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WHY OUTSOURCE YOUR FLEET MAINTENANCE?
Fiscal Savings
Outsourcing vehicle preventative maintenance can make fiscal sense. Wages,
health benefits, garage upkeep, safety compliance are all costs that can be
shifted to a monthly fee to a contract maintenance company. Today’s business
environment requires companies to be more resourceful in their operations.
Outsourcing part or all of the PMI can help lower the total cost of ownership
of the vehicle fleet.
Specialized Service
Outsource maintenance companies often have mechanics highly trained in certain
maintenance and repair tasks. It is not usually feasible to have in-house
mechanics trained to specialize in any one area. The more specialized the task;
the more likely it is to be outsourced.
A supplement to in-house services
Outsourcing fleet maintenance is a convenient supplement to in-house services.
Balancing day-to-day vehicle repair needs with overtime and vendor service for
peak activity times is a means of cost control.
Simplified Budgeting
Fixing monthly preventative maintenance costs can turn fluctuating costs into
known and constant costs. Thus allowing fleet owners to stabilize their
operating budget and control their business planning.
Stable Expense
Unusual expense peaks are smoothed out by fixed costs of a contract preventative
maintenance agreement. Unexpected expenses like accidents or driver issues are
usually the only disparities. Trucks are of little benefit if their
preventative maintenance costs can not be controlled; outsourcing these tasks
to professionals helps fleets focus on their core business – hauling freight.
Key Questions
An Outsource Maintenance Company must be your partner in your business. Some key
points to consider when selecting the right outsource maintenance vendor:
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Capabilities
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Referrals
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Cost of work
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Offer customized plans
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Data reporting capability
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Warranty tracking and recovery capabilities
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Availability
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Experience and integrity
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Level of service you expect
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Professional maintenance management
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