Winter Tips
The winter season requires some extra preparations, and it’s useful to be reminded it once in awhile.
- Don’t forget to plug in block heater at diesel truck every night. Do it at normal operating temperature.
- Don’t let vehicle sit more than a day, to avoid cold soaks.
- Consider fuel additives if you are driving north.
- I’ve already mentioned importance of properly inflated tires. You can underline that in winter conditions.
Final words
It couldn’t be argue that today trucks have more equipment for tracking the vehicle components and fluids. Still, a good old scheduled maintenance is something a trucker should never avoid.
There is simply too much at stake in trucking business, that depends on trucks utility.
You can use their Freight Metrics Maintenance Cost Calculator to get the idea of your maintenance costs.
Besides all the costs you will have should you choose to cut corners with your vehicle maintenance, there is much important safety issue.
You should really be aware of that next time you set up a maintenance plan, and remember a proactive manager is a good manager.
