Downtime is the hidden cost of old trucks.
In this article
Repair costs
Yearly trend.
Downtime
Lost jobs.
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Mileage
Thresholds.
Resale
Timing.
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Customer perception.
A closer look
A truck in the shop means a technician without work and customers rescheduled. Comparing repair costs plus lost revenue with replacement cost often shows the truck should go sooner.
Where to start
List each truck's repair costs and downtime days for the last year.
An example
A company realized one van caused weeks of downtime. Replacing it paid back quickly through billable days.
Common mistakes
Waiting for breakdowns, ignoring downtime and no replacement plan.
What to track
Track repair cost per truck and downtime days.
Questions to ask
Which trucks break down most? What does downtime cost? When will we replace each?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you know it is time to replace a service truck?
When repair costs and downtime keep rising, reliability drops and resale value is falling, a planned replacement is often cheaper.