What is vehicle downtime?

June 3, 2025

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Key Takeaways

In the fleet industry, vehicle downtime, especially unplanned downtime, oftens translates into a loss of income because the vehicle is not productive. While some reasons for downtime can’t be controlled, fleet managers can take steps to minimize unplanned downtime. Learn more about what causes downtime and how to prevent it.