Vehicle maintenance FAQ

摘要

WHEN IT COMES TO A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, THE SAME PHILOSOPHY that applies to a fleet's overall makeup is relevant here: there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution. However, there are some basic guidelines every beverage delivery fleet should be following, regardless of size, and the experts are here to answer some frequently asked questions related to those. If there's a bare minimum that fleets need to be performing, maintenance-wise, what is it? The short answer: there really isn't one. "You're either all-in, or if you're not, you'll soon be in trouble," says Ed Pritchard, senior vice president of fleet operations for Silver Eagle Distributors in Houston.If you want to know what every fleet operator should never avoid, it's preventative maintenance inspections (PMI), which are a must. In addition, making sure routine maintenance stays on-schedule should be a priority. Drivers always should be doing pre-trip, on-road and post-trip vehicle inspections every time they're taking the truck out for deliveries. Pritchard also advises keeping a close eye on tire inflation, tread depth and casing age. "All three [of those] can make your vulnerable if you don't stay on top of them," he says.