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As the trucking industry continues to rebound from the
pandemic-induced recession, fleet maintenance and repair
costs are expected to continue to escalate in 2022.
The American Trucking Associations' Technology &
Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. reported a 3.7%
increase in maintenance costs in the fourth quarter – a 10%
increase from the previous year.
The rise in maintenance costs is being driven by several
factors, including replacement part costs, labor rates, and the
need for more preventative maintenance.
To offset rising costs, fleets are implementing a number of
strategies,
including
outsourcing maintenance,
using
telematics to improve preventive maintenance programs, and
investing in new technologies.
How Fleet Inventory Management Can
Help
As maintenance and repair costs increase, it's more important
than ever for fleets to have a handle on their inventory.
Fleet inventory management systems help businesses keep
track of their parts and inventory and manage and control
costs. Likewise, it reduces the amount of time vehicles spend
in the shop by keeping track of preventive maintenance
schedules and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Ultimately, an effective fleet inventory management software
can help fleets save money by reducing the need for emergent
repairs and better managing the maintenance and repair
process.
If you're looking to implement a fleet inventory management
system, consider one that offers the following features:
Real-time tracking of inventory levels
Integration with major accounting software packages
Ability to generate reports on demand
Support for multiple languages
Flexible pricing models
There are many options on the market, so it’s best to research
to find the inventory management software that’s right for your
business.
For
instance, Chevin
Fleet's
automotive
inventory
management software enables fleet managers to track and
manage their spare parts, tools, an