A fleet manager’s guide to preventative maintenance for semi trucks

June 3, 2025

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Key Takeaways

A preventative maintenance program is critical to a fleet's operational efficiency. Whether you have one semi truck or thousands, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that you “systematically inspect, repair, and maintain all motor vehicles and intermodal equipment subject to its control.” Learn how to create a checklist to make sure maintenance gets done and is documented correctly.