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Maintenance Programs All carriers will need to repair commercial vehicles regularly, but the best way to ensure safety is to start a preventive maintenance program. At a minimum, maintenance programs should provide employees with the tools and structure necessary to complete these basic objectives: Conduct regular pre-trip inspections to identify vehicle and problems
Keep vehicles in good working condition by performing maintenance
Address issues found during maintenance checks in a timely fashion
Clean the interior and exterior of vehicles on a regular basis
Utilize third-party mechanics to perform specialized services and to supplement maintenance
Conduct post-trip inspections and create reports in accordance with FMCSA regulations
Schedule preventive maintenance to maximize fleet availability during service peaks
Analyze repair and tow data to identify trouble-prone components
Analyze fleet fuel usage and repair data
Manage staff time, service vendors, and parts and supplies costs
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