How to Manage Maintenance of Your Commercial Vehicles


Commercial Vehicles owing to their large size have complex maintenance programs. However, to ensure that your vehicle complies with the law, remains roadworthy, reliable and safe, owners need to put in place a preventive maintenance program, which involves regular safety inspections and maintenance of vehicles.
Often commercial vehicle drivers don’t have sufficient knowledge about the maintenance of these vehicles. It therefore becomes important for vehicle owners to manage the maintenance of their vehicles and educate drivers to follow the maintenance program as per the vehicle’s manual.
Below are the list of guidelines which will help you better manage the maintenance of your commercial vehicles:
1.       Adapt a maintenance schedule based on the driving conditions

If your vehicle is driving through dusty and muddy areas, it can higher chances of wear and tear. Regularly inspect your vehicle visually and get a checked by a trained mechanic if you see any defect.

2.       Ensure that your drivers report problems

Train your drivers to report immediately in case they notice any abnormal sounds, irregular lights, or any other problem which might damage the vehicle in future.

3.       Utilize Technology

Employ digital programs to monitor mileage and costs, develop maintenance programs and store records, and also create customized maintenance schedules. It will help you increase management efficiency.

4.        Assign Duties and Responsibilities

Give certain people of your staff the duty to ensure that your vehicle remains roadworthy. Provide them with regular training and assure that they are aware of their responsibilities and carry them out timely.

5.       Check Beforehand

Make sure your driver thoroughly checks the vehicle every time before it goes on the road. Fix all defects beforehand to keep your vehicle up and running.

6.       Keep an Overall Manager

Hire a manager who can take the overall responsibility of keeping your vehicle roadworthy.


7.       Visual Inspections

Ask your drivers to carry out daily visual inspections to identify any defect in the vehicle.

8.       Monitor

Continuously monitor all defects, repairs, and maintenance programs of your vehicle.

9.       Have Knowledge and Expertise

Ensure you have access to all the facilities for regular maintenance and repairs of your vehicle.

 
10.   Get your Vehicle checked by an Expert

Don’t forget to get your vehicle inspected by a trained professional on a regular basis to avoid any long term damage.

11.   Keep an Overall Check

Regularly inspect your tires and replace them if they are in an inappropriate condition. Check other parts of your vehicle like battery, brakes, oil, etc. consistently to ensure the longevity of your vehicle.

There are so many commercial vehicles in India which undergo accidents just because of the lack of proper maintenance management. Keeping these guidelines in mind will help you better manage the maintenance of your commercial vehicles. Your vehicle will comply with all legal obligations and remain roadworthy. Above all, it will ensure that both your vehicle and its driver are safe. Happy Driving!

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