Common Truck Maintenance Mistakes

When it comes to maintaining your truck fleet, mistakes are bound to occur. With so many vehicles to manage at a time, there are times when drivers and fleet managers alike are sure to make maintenance mistakes. While mistakes happen, they can cause serious problems for your fleet. This is why managers and drivers alike should be aware of the common maintenance mistakes made when dealing with a truck fleet.

1. When a warning light appears on the dash of your truck, a driver should immediately take note and work to have the problem resolved once they have reached their destination. Instead, many drivers tend to ignore the warning lights that appear on the dashboard. While there are occasions when the warning lights mean nothing and appear because of weather or a faulty sensor, neglecting a warning light could lead to serious damage to your truck.
2. Neglecting to have routine maintenance performed on your vehicle is a very common maintenance mistake. While allowing an oil change or two to fall by the wayside may not seem like a big deal, failing to have these regular maintenance jobs performed could lead to serious problems for drivers.
3. Failing to communicate with your mechanic is another maintenance mistake made by drivers and fleet managers. When talking with your mechanic, the driver or manager should be as specific as possible when describing a problem that is occurring. Never try to tell your mechanic what is wrong, that is for the mechanic to determine after observation and evaluation.

At Middleton & Meads, we are ready to help maintain and repair your truck fleet during the winter season. While many accidents can be prevented, we know that others are unavoidable. We also understand how the cold weather likes to cause issues for drives. We specialize in the following repair and maintenance services:

1. Frame Straightening
2. Panel and Component Replacement
3. Cab and Body Replacement
4. Complete Truck Collision Repairs
5. Dent/Scratch Truck Repairs
6. Window-shield Replacement

If you feel your business could benefit from Middleton & Meads’ Fleet Management service or if you have any questions, please contact Middleton & Meads by calling 410-752-5588 or click here today!

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