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See Why Your Garbage Trucks Matter So Much
Do you ever wonder what would happen if your garbage trucks stopped? The trash would pile up, the city would smell, and people would get upset. Garbage trucks need to work every day. If a truck breaks down, it costs lots of money. You want each residential waste collection truck to last for years and years.
Bei CLW-GRUPPE, we make strong, smart trucks. We also help you keep your trucks safe and working. I will show you easy steps for fleet maintenance best practices. These steps will help you save money and keep your customers happy.
What Makes Garbage Trucks Work So Hard?
Garbage trucks do much more than drive straight lines. They stop and go, pick up heavy bins, and run in dirt or rain. Their hydraulischen Systeme, compactorsund brake system work very hard. Short trips, harsh roads, and big loads make these refuse vehicles get tired fast. If you want to keep them working longer, you must help them.
Use These Steps to Maintain Your Trucks
Here is what you need to do:
- Always Check Your Trucks
- Look at the oil, Wassertank, Getriebeund coolant.
- Listen for strange sounds in the Hydrauliksystem.
- Make sure the breaks, Reifenund lights Arbeiten.
- Make a Plan: Preventative maintenance schedule for garbage trucks
- Make a plan to check and fix trucks before something breaks.
- Follow your manufacturer service manual and look at your telematics data.
- Use a calendar so you do not forget important jobs.
- Teach Your Team: Technician training for garbage trucks
- Train your drivers to spot small problems.
- Verwenden Sie einen daily vehicle inspection report (DVIR) before and after every route.
- Hold classes for mechanics to learn about new trucks and parts.
What Is A Good Maintenance List?
Here are things you must do for every truck:
| Job | How Often |
|---|---|
| Check oil and fluids | Every day |
| Change air and oil filters | At the right time |
| Grease moving parts | Every week |
| Inspect breaks and lights | Every trip |
| Check tires and TPMS | Every trip |
| Look over hydraulic hoses | Every week |
| Clean the body and compactor | Every week |
| Inspect suspension and chassis | Every month |
Tip: If you see leaks or hear odd noises, fix them fast.
Here Is Why Checking Matters: Fast Facts
- Preventative Maintenance (PM) ROI: For every $1 spent, you may save $3 to $5 on repairs.
- Downtime Cost: If a truck cannot run, you lose $500–$1500 every single day.
- Garbage Truck Lifespan: If you do all the right checks, your truck may last 12-15 years.
- Trouble Areas: Hydraulics, compactor body, Bremsenund electrical systems break down fastest.
| Metrik | Value/Fact | Warum es wichtig ist |
|---|---|---|
| PM Return on Investment | $1 saves $3–$5 | Saves money |
| Cost per Day of Downtime | $500–$1500 | Lost work and unhappy customers |
| Truck Service Life | 12–15 years (with PM) | Wait longer before buying a new truck |
| Failure Points | Hydraulics, Compactor, Brakes, Electric | Spend more time fixing these parts |
| PM vs. Reactive Repair | Reactive costs 2–3x more | Planned checks are always cheaper |
Find What Fits Best For Your Company
Every fleet and city is a little different. The best plans use fleet maintenance software (CMMS). Bei CLW-GRUPPE, we help you set up programs and show you the right parts inventory management fleet tools. We supply OEM-Teile, easy Nachverkaufsunterstützung, and always help your staff learn new skills.
Key Tips to Keep Your Truck Running Longer
- Verwenden Sie fleet managers to look at Datenanalyse.
- Watch your mean time between failures (MTBF).
- Change PM schedules if you see the same part breaking more than once.
- Check for rust, damaged decals, and leaking fluids.
- Verwenden Sie quality parts for every repair.
Seasonal maintenance tips: Cold, heat, and salt can hurt your trucks. Always wash trucks and check for Innerhalb verwenden wir Stahl, der after snow.
See How Technology Makes You Win
Fleet maintenance software (CMMS) und Telematik make it easy to track every truck.
- Get alerts when something is wrong.
- Keep records for each work order und repair.
- Use GPS tracking to plan better routes and save fuel.
If you want to see these tools in action, come to see our Spezialfahrzeuge Fabrik or read about our Hecklademüllwagen hier!
Planning Ahead Means Happier Drivers and Lower Costs
Operators who do good DVIRs and get proper technician training will spot problems before they turn big. When all drivers and mechanics work as a team, fleet operational efficiency goes up. If you do it right, your trucks never miss a pick-up.
What Makes CLW GROUP a Great Choice?
I know you want trucks that last. At CLW-GRUPPE:
- Wir machen individuell angepasster Produktion for any garbage or refuse vehicle need.
- Wir bieten Fahrzeugauslieferung and full after-sales and technical consulting services.
- Our trucks are made to handle harsh operating conditions and keep downtime low.
- 17. Wir verwenden starke Aufbau, das Beste hydraulischen Systeme, and great body and paint für lange Lebensdauer.
- Wenn Sie einen Seitenschwenklader, front loader, oder split body, we build it for you.
- Get fast help with warranty management and parts.
See all our tough trucks and quality service on our Schüttelwagen-Seite, or learn about our Materialtransportkräne for more options.
Simple Steps for a Cleaner and Safer City
You want a city without trash piles. You want trucks that do not break down. Use this easy plan:
- Führen Sie eine preventative maintenance program.
- Train drivers and mechanics.
- Use the best tools and systems.
- Keep checking, keep fixing.
- Trust a great company to help when you need it.
Let CLW GROUP Help You Today
Call us to learn about our waste collection truck service or read about our food truck Abfallentsorgung Lkw hier. We make your job easy. Our trucks work hard so you do not have to worry.
Referenzen:
- Fleet maintenance reports and operator manuals
- Garbage truck manufacturer data (CLW GROUP)
- Industry articles on refuse vehicle longevity and cost savings
Use these tips and keep your fleet working longer. With CLW GROUP, you get more than a truck. You get a partner who cares.
