During the winter, salt and brine get into the undercarriage of your fleet. Batteries take a beating. And fluids can be trickier to top off. As a result of these and other factors, winter fleet maintenance is crucial to extend the life of your fleet vehicles. Make your fleet last longer by following these winter-proof…
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Most people wish for a white Christmas, but linemen and other utility workers hope that the white Christmas is one without power outages and other work that must be done in the cold and during the holidays. However, in many cases, they are out trying to restore power or repair other utilities damaged by…
It’s that time of year again. If you haven’t done it already, get your trucks and plows ready for that first snow. For new plow owners, always be sure that the moldboard is lowered and is sitting on the ground when you are working on the plow. And, don’t forget, the truck needs preseason maintenance, too,…
You might think about keeping an emergency kit in your personal vehicle during the winter, but this is also important for your fleet trucks. Your fleet is more likely to be out in inclement weather fixing power lines, plowing or even rescuing people who slid off the road. Your fleet always has a chance to…
Has your business grown over the past year? Are you ready for winter? Add the truck equipment you need to your truck or your fleet’s trucks before you actually need it. With winter comes bad weather and less sunlight to work. Adding equipment to your truck makes it much easier to work in unsavory conditions.