For a trucking company, delivery business or construction contractor, every truck that sits waiting at a shop is a truck that is not earning money. Taking units off the road, driving them to a shop and waiting for a bay adds up quickly across a fleet.
Mobile fleet maintenance flips that around. Instead of bringing your trucks to the mechanic, the mechanic comes to your yard. For fleets based in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Coquitlam, Abbotsford and Mission, it is one of the simplest ways to cut downtime and keep maintenance on schedule.
What Is Mobile Fleet Maintenance?
A mobile mechanic with a fully equipped service truck visits your yard or job site on a regular schedule and services your trucks and equipment where they are parked. Routine maintenance, inspections and many repairs are done on site, often between shifts or while trucks would otherwise sit idle.
Benefits of On-Site Fleet Maintenance
Less Downtime
No driving trucks across town, no waiting in a shop queue and no picking them up afterwards. Trucks are serviced in your yard and are ready for the next shift.
No Wasted Driver Hours
Drivers do not spend hours shuttling trucks to and from the shop, so they can stay on the road doing paid work.
Maintenance Actually Gets Done on Time
When service means losing a truck for a day, it is easy to push it back. When the mechanic comes to you on a set schedule, preventive maintenance stays on track, and that is what prevents breakdowns.
Problems Get Caught Early
A mechanic who regularly services your fleet gets to know your trucks and can spot worn brakes, leaking air lines, cracked hoses and developing engine problems before they turn into roadside breakdowns.
One Mechanic for Trucks and Equipment
Many fleets run a mix of trucks, trailers and off-road equipment. A mobile heavy duty mechanic can service all of them in one visit.
What Can Be Done On Site
- Oil and filter changes, greasing and fluid top-ups
- Fuel filter and air filter changes
- Brake inspections, adjustments and air brake repairs
- Trailer lights, wiring and trailer ABS repairs
- Belts, hoses and cooling system repairs
- Battery and charging system checks
- Pre-trip and pre-winter inspections
- Diagnostics for warning lights and fault codes
- Many diesel and emissions system repairs
Building a Simple Preventive Maintenance Plan
- List every unit with its make, model, year and current mileage or engine hours.
- Set service intervals for each unit based on the manufacturer’s schedule and how hard the truck works.
- Keep service records for each truck, including dates, mileage, work done and parts used. Good records help with inspections, warranty claims and resale.
- Group units so several trucks can be serviced in one visit.
- Ask drivers to report problems early, and fix small issues before they grow.
- Review the plan regularly and adjust intervals based on what you see.
Emergency Repairs When You Need Them
Even with good maintenance, breakdowns happen. Having a mobile mechanic who already knows your fleet makes emergency repairs faster, whether a truck is down in your yard or on the roadside. As one of our fleet customers in Mission put it, Sheldon has been a pleasure to deal with for their fleet’s needs, for both emergency repairs and regular maintenance.
Mobile Fleet Maintenance Across Metro Vancouver
Solid Heavy Truck & Equipment Repair provides scheduled on-site maintenance and repairs for truck fleets, trailers and heavy equipment across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Mission and all of Metro Vancouver, 7 days a week from 8 AM to 11 PM.
Want to set up maintenance for your fleet? Call (778) 955-3113 or request a free quote.
