New AI repair agents handle shop calls, estimate reviews, status checks, and invoice validation so business owners can spend less time coordinating vehicle repairs.
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The best ways to inspect trucks in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
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In this supply constrained environment, it’s time for fleets to rethink parts ordering and stocking, get drivers more involved in the maintenance mission, and let go of vendor relationships that are no longer useful.
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What is the top maintenance-related factor to worry about when resale is on your mind? What should you avoid spending money on? What matters the most?
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Many factors continue to exert upward pressure on fleet maintenance costs (with longer service lives as the primary driver).
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The automaker's new program will use a camera-based, high-speed system from UVeye to check tires, a vehicle underbody, and exteriors.
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Whether your fleet consists of light-duty pickup trucks, medium-duty workhorses, or a mix of everything in between, ensuring trucks are properly maintained keeps costs low and drivers safe.
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Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.
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Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.
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Vehicle maintenance expenses declined in CY-2020 primarily due the COVID lockdowns, but are trending upward in 2021. The forecast for CY-2022 is for maintenance costs to further increase due to higher labor rates and tire expenses.
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Cities across the country have reported triple, even quadruple the number of converter thefts in 2020 compared to 2019. Fortunately, there are a variety of measures you can do to prevent this from happening to your fleet.
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