Few experienced fleet managers would argue with the idea that a good preventive maintenance (PM) program, properly performed and done in a timely manner, will save money. In fact, some of the best equipment managers say that the most important activities in their shops are those done during a PM. A fleet with an effective PM program (including oil analysis) will have its trucks spend less time in the shop, will experience few to no breakdowns on the road, and trucks will likely provide either a longer service life or greater disposal value compared to a shop that views preventive maintenance as a burdensome requirement.
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