With snow building up, it takes more than just revving the engines before your vehicles get out on the road this winter. Before you let a vehicle off the lot, reduce your overall transportation costs with low-temp transportation industry best practices.
Winter’s predictable issues for fleet owners are preventable. Look out for lower MPG efficiency, tire pressures dropping, diesel fuel gelling, and water freezing in storage tanks. Preventive maintenance during the winter season helps you prevent costly repairs and extend the lifetime of vehicles in your fleet.
We’re here to show you how to use preventive maintenance this winter to avoid unnecessary downtime for your commercial trucks, tractors, and trailers.
Preparedness is key. To have the safest possible experience for the Driver and ensure your vehicle stays in good condition, follow these steps:
Get your vehicles moving so that they don’t sit idle too long in the cold temperatures. If you need help offsetting the costs of the season or finding a use for your tractors, trucks and trailers try listing them on COOP. We wish you well this winter, stay warm!
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