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[Video] How to Prevent Costly Semi-Truck Breakdowns

May 2nd, 2022

Jason Theis

Jason Theis

Jason started with ATS in October 2010 as the prep shop foreman running the unmanned trucks department. He eventually moved into the service shop foreman position and then the trailer shop service leader role. He is currently the shop manager at ATS, a position he has held for just over four years.

 

With the current parts and labor shortages, it’s more important than ever that you’re maintaining your truck and scheduling shop appointments well in advance. In this video, I’ll talk about the three key ways you can prevent costly breakdowns: Schedule preventative maintenance, winterize your truck and perform your pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily. 

I’ll talk specifically about the regular maintenance you should have performed on your truck, how you can prepare your truck for any weather you may encounter and the importance of a daily pre- and post-trip inspections. 

The longer you let a maintenance issue linger, the more damage it may do. Getting issues fixed immediately can save you from more damage in the long run and it can help you stay within your warranty requirements. 

If you’re looking for more ways to save money out on the road, check out this article about maximizing your income.