{"id":5366,"date":"2020-02-20T02:48:43","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T02:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/?p=5366"},"modified":"2020-05-08T18:31:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T18:31:42","slug":"fleet-maintenance-everything-you-need-to-know-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/2020\/02\/20\/fleet-maintenance-everything-you-need-to-know-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Fleet Maintenance- Everything you need to know &#038; do!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5403 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Happy-Manager-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-5366\" data-postid=\"5366\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-5366 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_68xh935 tb_first tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_zmw4936 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_k0kn543   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Fleet Maintenance is integral to having an effective and efficient fleet operation\u2026..but the real question is why?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">What exactly is Fleet Maintenance? Well\u2026 it&#8217;s Preventative Maintenance\u2026 Boom\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5370 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5370\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Fleet maintenance refers to the steps taken to ensure your vehicles are fit for use and operating in a good condition. As your fleet vehicles are one of your fleet\u2019s top investments, it\u2019s important that each vehicle is safe, reliable and can stay on the road for the optimum amount of time. Put simply, vehicle maintenance is integral to managing a productive business, and without such an approach, you put your business- and all associated assets- at risk. I know this can seem daunting but we got you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">For those of you reading that currently do not have a plan and are considering implementing one OR you are looking for guidance, here are the things you need to consider\u2026.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qef1702   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> The Importance Of Effective Fleet Maintenance Scheduling<\/b><\/p><p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Regular Vehicle Inspections Help Prevent Unscheduled Downtime<\/b><\/p><p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript>\u00a0Preventative Maintenance &amp; Repair Service Providers<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_r44i382   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Reports indicate that the average cost of operating a truck has increased by 6% since 2017 to $1.69 per mile, but having an effective<a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/maintenance-programs\/\"> fleet maintenance program<\/a> can help offset some of these costs. You know the saying&#8230;bigger bang for your buck&#8230;Boom <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Although the benefits of fleet maintenance are numerous, effectiveness requires careful planning and implementation of programs and practices. I created a short yet effective road map for you. This will help turn your head down on the desk stress to dancing down the hallways because you got this!<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Here are 3 SIMPLE BUT MAJOR things to consider:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kpod942   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> \u00a0Importance Of Effective Fleet Maintenance Scheduling<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1r32534   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular maintenance is essential to maintain a fully operational fleet. A good place to start with maintenance planning is with the service schedule provided by the vehicle&#8217;s manufacturer. It\u2019s also important to keep in mind the operational needs of your fleet. Routine maintenance based on mileage or other measures, such as engine hours or fuel use, can help improve overall vehicle efficiency and reduce costs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular maintenance can also help detect small problems before they become much bigger, more costly concerns. Adhering to maintenance schedules means that vehicles remain in a prime working condition over longer periods of time. This is especially true if you ever want\/need to resell the vehicle. The more you maintain, the more you receive back from your <a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/advisory-services\/\">investment<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gd77655   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Regular Vehicle Inspections Help Prevent Unscheduled Downtime<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gcan953   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During yard checks, at fuel islands or in specially designated lanes, inspections are the quickest way to find potential vehicle problems within your fleet. It\u2019s important that drivers play their part in recognizing and reporting problems to your fleet maintenance service provider. Waiting for a problem to arise is never a good solution. Preventing the problem is the key ingredient to managing a good fleet hence why preventative maintenance should be incorporated into a daily routine that involves your drivers. This also holds your drivers accountable and allowing them to be a part of the solution.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training your drivers on how to correctly conduct pre and post-trip inspections not only satisfies regulatory requirements, but also eliminates more costly problems. A system then needs to be in place to communicate these concerns to your technicians you work with. Many providers offer a service called <a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/maintenance-programs\/\">\u201cRoll-Out\u201d services<\/a> which puts an outsourced technician at your yard in the morning before your drivers and their vehicles leave. This service is highly recommended for companies with fleet vehicles of 10 or more.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ilbc323 image-top   auto_fullwidth tf_mw hover-wow wow\" data-tf-animation_hover=\"rubberBand\" data-tf-animation=\"rollIn\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/maintenance-programs\/\">\n\t\t   \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1918\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-5381 lazyload\" title=\"Fleet of white 18-wheeler semi-trucks overhead view drone photography\" alt=\"Fleet of white 18-wheeler semi-trucks overhead view drone photography\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-1024x767.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-2048x1534.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1918;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1918\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-5381\" title=\"Fleet of white 18-wheeler semi-trucks overhead view drone photography\" alt=\"Fleet of white 18-wheeler semi-trucks overhead view drone photography\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-1024x767.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/roll-Out-service-2048x1534.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript>\t    <\/a>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_yg32233   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-978\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Preventative Maintenance &amp; Repair Service Providers<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_26za685   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/estimator\/\">Outsourcing your fleet maintenance is highly recommended<\/a>. With outsourcing these needs, this takes the pressure off of your organization and allows you to focus on your own retention. Technicians who are appropriately trained to effectively and efficiently perform preventative maintenance tasks and make the necessary repairs for your organization are the way to go. Allow them to work for you, not the other way around. They already understand the importance of preventative maintenance procedures and will guide your best practices.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\">Outsourced providers<\/a> already have training programs that are readily available from vehicle and equipment suppliers that cover basic procedures as well as new technologies, vehicles and other assets in your operation. In all cases, they can yield significant long-term benefits and the best part of it&#8230;you don\u2019t spend a dime for this. This is all provided by the qualified service providers that you outsource. Again, they are working for you, not the other way around\u2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/services\">Fleet Maintenance Service providers<\/a> that have readily available training opportunities for their technicians often proves a competitive advantage when it comes to attracting the most skilled workforce within the industry which is definitely a good thing for your company.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line, these three major considerations for Fleet Managers are crucial to operating a successful fleet. Most Fleet Managers do use these best practices, but often times, they are seldom followed-through on. We know that time is money so in order to be successful, you have to practice strategic preventative maintenance no matter how minor the problem may seem. It goes without saying that although it appears to be minor, that minor problem can lead to something major which will cause unwanted downtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to sum this up, say it with me\u2026.Prevention is the cure\u2026 Boom<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wtcp975   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check us out on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CPTRUCKCENTER\/\"> <b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CPFleet1\"> <b>Twitter<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cp-fleet-services\/\"> <b>Linkedin<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpfleet1\/\"> <b>Instagram<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to stay up to date on industry trends and news!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1021 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 70px) 100vw, 70px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 70px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 70\/70;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 70px) 100vw, 70px\" \/><\/noscript>Written By:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paul-norton-85058560\/\"> <b>Paul Norton<\/b><\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 21px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 21\/21;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"21\" height=\"21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 21px) 100vw, 21px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owner\/President,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/\"> <b>C&amp;P Fleet Services<\/b><\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fleet Maintenance is integral to having an effective and efficient fleet operation\u2026..but the real question is why?What exactly is Fleet Maintenance? 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