Get Warner Fleet Services Truck/Tractor PM Inspection Sheet 2013-2024

Preventive maintenance (PM) is the key to any successful maintenance program for commercial motor vehicles. Through preventive maintenance, vehicles are inspected, repaired, and maintained in such a way that defects are prevented from surfacing in the first place, before a violation or accident can occur.

In general, a semi truck should have basic service every 15,000 miles. Basic service should include checking all lights, checking brake functionality, and refilling any fluids (coolant, antifreeze, transmission fluid, etc). Every 30,000 miles, each semi truck should undergo a thorough inspection and service.

Example tasks may include cleaning, lubrication, replacing or repairing parts, or even partial or complete overhauls. More obvious examples of preventive maintenance include ensuring production line equipment is working efficiently or heating, ventilation or air conditioning elements are inspected, cleaned and updated.

And that's a situation any trucker wants to avoid, whether they operate just one tractor-trailer or a fleet of them. “It is all about the cost of scheduled maintenance versus unscheduled maintenance,” he explained. “A good PM will take 2½ to 3½ hours to complete, especially with the emission control systems involved.

Preventive maintenance (PM) is the key to any successful maintenance program for commercial motor vehicles. Through preventive maintenance, vehicles are inspected, repaired, and maintained in such a way that defects are prevented from surfacing in the first place, before a violation or accident can occur.

It's pretty quick, maybe five minutes at the most. Generally the high speed diesel dispensers at truck stops put out a total of 50–60 gallons per minute, and trucks usually have total fuel capacity of between 100–200 gallons depending on their intended use.

In general, a semi truck should have basic service every 15,000 miles. Basic service should include checking all lights, checking brake functionality, and refilling any fluids (coolant, antifreeze, transmission fluid, etc). Every 30,000 miles, each semi truck should undergo a thorough inspection and service.

Truck Stopping Distance vs. A normal passenger vehicle driving at 65 miles per hour will need about 300 feet to stop. A fully loaded commercial truck driving at 65 miles per hour will need about 600 feet to stop.

Example tasks may include cleaning, lubrication, replacing or repairing parts, or even partial or complete overhauls. More obvious examples of preventive maintenance include ensuring production line equipment is working efficiently or heating, ventilation or air conditioning elements are inspected, cleaned and updated.

On average, semi trucks in the United States are around 72 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, and 13.5 feet tall. They can have a gross weight of up to 80,000 pounds.

And that's a situation any trucker wants to avoid, whether they operate just one tractor-trailer or a fleet of them. “It is all about the cost of scheduled maintenance versus unscheduled maintenance,” he explained. “A good PM will take 2½ to 3½ hours to complete, especially with the emission control systems involved.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) SCHEDULE FOR STATE FLEET VEHICLES.

It's pretty quick, maybe five minutes at the most. Generally the high speed diesel dispensers at truck stops put out a total of 50–60 gallons per minute, and trucks usually have total fuel capacity of between 100–200 gallons depending on their intended use.

And that's a situation any trucker wants to avoid, whether they operate just one tractor-trailer or a fleet of them. “It is all about the cost of scheduled maintenance versus unscheduled maintenance,” he explained. “A good PM will take 2½ to 3½ hours to complete, especially with the emission control systems involved.

Truck Stopping Distance vs. A normal passenger vehicle driving at 65 miles per hour will need about 300 feet to stop. A fully loaded commercial truck driving at 65 miles per hour will need about 600 feet to stop.

PM schedules PM A service is also known as a “maintenance check-out” or “safety inspection” and generally consists of a safety check and lubrication as well as checks of key components such as brakes, lights, tire condition and inflation, and fluids. It also includes checking and adjusting high-wear components.

On average, semi trucks in the United States are around 72 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, and 13.5 feet tall. They can have a gross weight of up to 80,000 pounds.

Most carriers and manufacturers recommend scheduling dry preventive maintenance – or “PM A” – every 10,000 to 25,000 miles. Dry preventive maintenance services typically include: Inspection of major components. Fluid refill (coolant, brake fluid, windshield fluid, etc.).

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) SCHEDULE FOR STATE FLEET VEHICLES.

And that's a situation any trucker wants to avoid, whether they operate just one tractor-trailer or a fleet of them. “It is all about the cost of scheduled maintenance versus unscheduled maintenance,” he explained. “A good PM will take 2½ to 3½ hours to complete, especially with the emission control systems involved.

PM schedules PM A service is also known as a “maintenance check-out” or “safety inspection” and generally consists of a safety check and lubrication as well as checks of key components such as brakes, lights, tire condition and inflation, and fluids. It also includes checking and adjusting high-wear components.

Most carriers and manufacturers recommend scheduling dry preventive maintenance – or “PM A” – every 10,000 to 25,000 miles. Dry preventive maintenance services typically include: Inspection of major components. Fluid refill (coolant, brake fluid, windshield fluid, etc.).