Stay ahead of the curve with the latest transportation and logistics trends from the experts at Jarrett

 

There are a lot of things in life that can be do-it-yourself projects – but semi-truck repair isn’t one of them. We’re not talking about the repairs that need to be addressed on a freight run like tightening a hose clamp or adding engine coolant – we mean the routine truck maintenance that keeps your rig moving and the equipment failures that can put you temporarily out of commission.

 

April showers bring May flowers...and also unsafe road conditions. While you may think that you are in the clear now that winter is over, you don’t want to let your guard down just yet as the upcoming warmer months have their own set of weather conditions to prepare for. Wet, slick roads and thunderstorms are not uncommon, and quickly changing weather is the norm. To help give you the on-the-road confidence you’ll need, our expert team at Jarrett Fleet Services has put together a list of things to think about before you hit the road. 

 

Are you in the automotive industry working as a technician, mechanic or a similar position? Are you looking for your next career move to an organization that supports a safe work environment, competitive atmosphere, and an awesome benefits package? Look no further, because Jarrett Fleet Services is hiring! We are currently hiring for Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Technician, and Service Truck Technician.

 

The hard truth of owning a fleet… your once-polished, immaculate vehicles will at some point start showing their age. Dents, scrapes, and chipped-paint will happen. Whether bodywork repairs are needed due to natural causes or collision damage, Jarrett Fleet Services is here to give your fleet the TLC it needs, especially when it’s from the latter.

 

Your truck and trailer have many enemies that you encounter every single day you are on the road: Road dirt, grime, bird droppings, dead insects, and salt contribute to premature wear on your truck’s mechanical components and destroy the exterior finish.

 

It’s the season that most fleet drivers dread...the cold, winter months that feel like they last an eternity. Not only is the bitter cold difficult to navigate in, but it can create treacherous and dangerous driving conditions. Luckily, with the right amount of preparation, knowledge, and sense, fleet drivers can work safely and productively even when the outside conditions are less than ideal. Here are six tips, tricks, and best practices to ensure that you and your fleet are adequately prepared. 

Your fleet is one of the most important parts of your business and is probably your largest asset. Keeping your fleet functional and safe means keeping your business running, and that means that fleet maintenance is an investment, not a cost.

 

Any time a truck is on the road, it can be inspected for DOT compliance. These inspections are important because they protect commercial drivers as well as everyone on the road. Since an inspection can happen anywhere, it is important that your equipment stay in road-safe condition.

As an owner of trucks, trailers, vans, or other large transport vehicles, it is your utmost priority to ensure that the cargo makes it from point A to point B in the safest, most efficient manner possible. Of course, in an ideal world, that would mean no traffic jams, no inclement weather, and no roadside breakdowns. However, all three are innate characteristics of the job, and while we can’t control traffic patterns or rough weather, there are some things in our power to help control roadside breakdowns and avoid them altogether. Here are 7 tips and tricks to avoid breakdowns and what you should do when it happens.

At Jarrett Fleet Services, we love the sounds and smells of powerful diesel engines, and just thinking about them makes us smile.