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Give your truck some Trucking Loving Care (TLC)
When you first buy your truck that is fresh out the box with gleaming steal you take measure to make it stay in mint condition. However, once it has spent a few years hard at work these maintenance measures slips away. Give your truck some TLC, which will see you reaping the rewards in terms of your ROI. Choose to invest in new parts that will see it running at its prime without compromising your business. You will also reap the benefits when it comes to reselling it due to the constant upkeeping of it. Bring your truck into the 21st century with technology There have been a range of upgrades to safety technology that trucks can invest in. Although you might not see immediate returns on your investment, it is a worthwhile investment that can save you millions from accidents and employee injuries. A recent report by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development showed that 216 people died from 197 fatal crashes that involved heavy trucks and buses on Australian roads. An accident caused by your truck fleet can result in an extensive amount of money being lost in terms of repairs to damages and pay outs.
Adding a new edition to the family can be costly
Buying a new truck that you think can increase productivity in your business can be costly. In Australia the average fleet size ranges from 75 to 100 vehicles. It’s advisable that instead of you using this money to buy a new truck its best to invest in good quality parts that can increase the longevity of your fleet. The one question that can save you from buying another edition to your fleet is to ask yourself if you really need it. Take time to go through your fleet and see how many trucks you have that are doing the same job. If you hardly make use of some, know when it is time to let go. That way you can generate more income.
Invest in equipment that will take care of your truck
Taking out a loan to buy equipment that will protect or better aid your commercial truck is a must. Insuring your vehicles will not only increase the lifespan of your truck, but it will also make it a perfect when the time for reselling it comes. Premature wear and tear can be costly to any businesses ROI, as it becomes an unexpected cost.
Handle with care
Commercial trucks are soft giants in the sense that if you do not handle them with care they break down quickly. The way a truck is handled on a road accounts for whether you will lose or gain money. Taking extra precaution with your truck that is travelling in hazardous conditions such as bad weather, slippery roads, and potholes can prevent premature wear and tear. The general rule of thumb is that if you take care of your commercial truck fleet, it will take care of you.
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