Benefits of a Preventive Maintenance and why you should start one


What is Preventive Maintenance (PM)?

Preventive maintenance is a routine checkup performed on fleet equipment to make sure it’s working properly.
In other words, it means taking care of small problems before they become big ones. PM programs are designed to meet your specific needs and may include:


  • Inspections and tests
  • Measurements and adjustments
  • Part replacement or full repairs
  • Cleaning
  • Oil changes


With a reliable PM program, potential problems are easily discovered, fixed and documented to prevent unexpected breakdowns.



Starting a fleet maintenance program

Every minute a fleet vehicle is inoperable on the side of the road is money off of your bottom line.
Fortunately, many roadside failures are preventable if you plan ahead and anticipate problems.
Reduce downtime by implementing a preventive maintenance (PM) program that will help you find and resolve issues before your fleet ever hits the road.

What's the benefits of a PM schedule

Benefits of preventive maintenance whether you’re maintaining a small or large fleet, it’s crucial to make sure the equipment is running safely and efficiently before it’s in transit. With planning and preparation, your equipment is less likely to fail during daily operations — which means greater savings in production time and money.


  • With a PM program, you’re able to:
  • Use more dependable equipment
  • Save time and money on maintenance costs
  • Reduce the chance of injury to the driver or other vehicles on the road
  • Offer more reliable transit times and service to customers

Scheduling routine maintenance can also allow your company to establish practices that help vehicles comply with safety and performance standards. While PM can never fully prevent equipment failure, it greatly reduces the chance and gives companies the ability to catch problems ahead of time.

By establishing and following a customized Fleet PM schedule, the necessary vehicle maintenance will be done at the right time. That will help keep vehicles safe and dependable, reducing vehicle operating costs and minimizing breakdowns, road calls and downtime.

And If you don’t have a preventive maintenance plan, it’s one of the best things you can do as an
owner-operator or fleet manager. At Ogden Truck Trailer & Auto Repair, we’re not only experts at creating such plans but our certified mechanics will make sure your trucks and trailers run efficiently on every trip you make. Call us today at 403-265-1569 or stop by at 3812 16 Street SE Calgary, AB T2G3R7.


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