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Why Preventive Maintenance Saves Money

Every kilometre a truck fails to cover (or cover) directly affects its revenue in the expanding logistics sector in India. As much as there are numerous transporters that prioritise on the fuel costs, route scheduling and the freight rates, there is a single aspect that silently dictates the overall profitability, which is preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance should not be compared to repair. Instead, it is a prudent, methodical and structured manner of ensuring the machines are maintained in optimum working capacities so that subsequently, the truck does not leave a huge hole in the pocket. It guarantees that the truck will be maintained in the best condition and be fruitful during its existence. Preventive maintenance is one of the measures to provide quality service to the clients in this competitive market of logistics.

That is why preventive maintenance is among the wisest long-term investments that a transporter/fleet owner may make.

Unexpected Breakdowns are reduced by preventive maintenance. 

A breakdown in the road is the nightmare of a driver and creates a delay in delivery. Most of the breakdowns are usually a mixture of factors, e.g. parts wear and tear, not following the warning signs on dashboard, it is too late to get a vehicle serviced, not taking the problem of overheating and lack of lubrication. Most of these risks are removed through preventive maintenance where issues are identified early enough. It also makes sure that the worn parts are replaced at the right time thereby minimising the delay of trips and making the truck reliable even during the peak seasons. The last, in the long term, the reduced number of breakdowns will result in more trips being delivered on time, increased customer confidence and a stable flow of income.

High Mileage and Fuel Economy. 

Frequent servicing will enable a truck to use less diesel fuel. With clean philtres, timely change of oil and proper lubrication of all components, the engine will be able to work with optimal efficiency. Quite on the contrary when no maintenance is done then the diesel mileage begins to decline because the engine is straining itself more, mechanical systems are not working well and combustion is not regular. Preventive maintenance assists the engine to operate smoothly, combustion to occur efficiently and reduced friction between parts having a consistent load bearing. As such, every litre of diesel has enhanced performance that reduces the cost per trip.

Avoiding minor issues to turn out as big repairs.

The little issues such as the oil leaking a bit, the noise of the belts, a small vibration and the amount of coolant in the heavy-duty vehicles could become heavy level of repairs in the near future. Major issues emerge due to the indicators of trouble being overlooked, excessive prostitution of the situation by long driving hours, or heat, dust and heavy loads that contribute to the wear and tear. Preventative cheques allow the mechanics to find out the issues earlier, make the minor repairs and hence prevent the situation to deteriorate, as well as postpone the expensive process of replacing the parts. This implies the cost of repair, which is significantly lower than the cost of repairing sudden uncontrolled breakdowns.

Gives Truck Life a Second and Third-Year Extensive Warranty.

A truck is claimed to be a long-term asset in the business and the asset will last long depending on the maintenance it will receive. Preventive maintenance can be performed on a regular basis strengthening all the significant systems - engine, brakes, suspension, tyres, gearbox and cooling system - making the vehicle more productive during many years more. It is simply a means of guarding the truck and the business that runs it.

Prevent On-Road Safety Hazards in Helps Drivers.

Brake failure, tyre bursts, overheating, steering failure are highly probable when dealing with the ill maintained trucks, in particular when they are going on long distance routes or on hilly roads. Preventive maintenance also plays a crucial role in ensuring high degree of safety since it ensures that brakes are in good condition, tyres give the required grip, engine temperature is regulated and lights and indicators are in proper working condition. It is widely known that safer trucks are less prone to accidents hence less money is lost and the business goes on.

Minimises Delays at Trips and Retains Customers. 

The transport operations today are highly time-sensitive and even slight delay affects the distributors, manufacturers, and end customers. Nevertheless, preventive maintenance means fewer road stops of the trucks, which leads to timely deliveries, a satisfied customer, and a business that is reputed to be reliable.  Transport companies that can deliver on a regular basis receive more loads and higher rates. The use of preventive maintenance is essential in ensuring the market is credible and consistent.

Assistance in the budget planning and preventing unexpected costs.

A maintenance incident is sudden and can destroy the budget of a transporter since it does not give any warning. Preventive maintenance on the other hand is always foreseeable, well-structured and at a more manageable financial scale. With a regular service schedule, the costs are controlled, the replacement of parts can be done in small portions, and the cost of an emergency can be decreased. In such a way, it is permitted to the fleet owners to possess more authority over their financial conditions and the possibility to plan the cash flow of the whole year with greater assurance.

Helps Drivers in their Performance Improvement.

The state of a truck will directly influence the comfort of the driver, their stress and performance. A maintained truck will be easy to steer, will have good braking, sound suspension and will drive well even when making a long haul. When a truck functions properly the drivers feel more confident, they feel less exhausted and can finish their trips faster and safer. This not only makes the overall productivity to be higher but also makes sure that the logistics firms offer dependable delivery.

How TruckMitr Helps Transporters with Preventive Maintenance

TruckMitr is aiding the trucking ecosystem in India by helping to streamline and make the operations more disciplined through the use of digital tools.

• Using TruckMitr, transporters receive:
• Better interaction between drivers and fleet owners.
• Safe driving by verified and trained drivers.
• Effective distribution of the trips in order to avoid overstraining of vehicles.
• Electronic record of service history.
• Better time management to prevent time crunch.

TruckMitr does not only assist the transporters to form the appropriate driving habits but also facilitates easier movement of goods by the transporters. This is achieved through coordination of the logistics hence less wear and tear, no breakdowns and improved life of the vehicles. 

Preventive maintenance cannot be viewed as a technical requirement only. It is actually a move that is tactical and has a direct effect on the bottom line. Timely serviced trucks travel more, consume less fuel, do not breakdowns and will be roadworthy in the next several years.

The fleets that follow the preventive maintenance are ahead of the game in a competitive logistics market. They are more fuel-efficient costing less in repairs and earn more per kilometre.

Preventive maintenance does not come as an extra cost to transporters and drivers.