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Maintenance & Uptime

Keep vehicles ready for work with practical maintenance and repair guidance. Explore preventive maintenance, service options, tires, parts, and roadside support to help reduce downtime and keep jobs on schedule.

Articles•by Mike Antich•October 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

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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Articles•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2021

Top 7 Fleet Maintenance Trends in CY-2021 & 2022

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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Articles•March 14, 2021

Catalytic Converter Theft Crisis: 6 Preventive Measures You Can Take

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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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•March 10, 2021

How to Reduce Driver Impact on Truck Fleet Maintenance Costs

Truck fleet drivers have a significant impact on a fleet’s maintenance costs. Ensure drivers are involved in truck maintenance and spell out fleet policies.

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News•by Staff•February 23, 2021

GM Introduces ACDelco National Fleet Parts Program

General Motors introduced the new ACDelco National Fleet Parts Program, designed to give qualified fleet owners access to resources and tools to simplify their service workflow.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•February 3, 2021

How to Create & Update Maintenance Management Programs

A maintenance management program is way more than just a checklist of maintenance that has been or needs to be performed on a truck. Check off these eight tips to create a successful program today.

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News•by Staff•June 3, 2020

LeasePlan Offers Contact-Free Maintenance Solution for Clients

LeasePlan USA launched a partnership with mobile maintenance and repair services provider YourMechanic to establish contact-free vehicle maintenance services for its clients’ cars and light-duty vehicles.

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Articles•April 21, 2020

Understanding Your Obligations Regarding Repair of Driver Assistance Systems

As new, expensive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology becomes standard in light-duty vehicles, fleets risk liability exposure and a potential increase in collisions if the technology is not properly repaired.

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News•by Mike Antich•January 7, 2020

Vehicle Complexity Increasing Fleet Repair Costs

New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.

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Sponsored•October 4, 2019

Celebrating Women in Fleet

We’d like to introduce you to some of the most influential women in the fleet industry. These women are trailblazers in an industry that is often thought of as being male dominated. Here we break those stereotypes down.

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