equipment

Acquisition planning is an essential part of fleet management, especially as carriers evaluate new model year offerings, changes in technology and sustainability goals. Selecting the right vehicles, determining capacity needs, and managing finances are all part of the process, but there are always multiple variables at play that can make it challenging to make a commitment. Rental trucks can be a useful tool to help ensure you’re not left unprepared or with underutilized assets.

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Temperatures are heating up across the country as summer approaches, and some components on Class 8 trucks need extra attention to prevent unscheduled downtime and maintenance expenses.

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Regular preventive maintenance drives uptime for Class 8 tractors, and filters play a crucial role in ensuring the engine and critical components operate at peak performance, reducing wear and tear on the engine and improving fuel efficiency.

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If you haven’t recently checked all the components of your truck’s brake system, now is the time to get it done to keep you and others safe on the road. Plus, you'll be ready for your next inspection.

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Parts shortages continue to affect all industries, including trucking. To try and minimize maintenance-related delays, Penske has added new suppliers and is refurbishing parts for repairs while also drawing on its preventive maintenance program to help prevent problems before they occur.

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Long backlogs and supply-chain constrained production have limited new Class 8 truck availability, extending equipment lifecycles throughout the industry. A strong maintenance program is always critical, but it is becoming even more important as trucks are remaining on the road longer.

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