How much time do you spend with your P&L? If you’re like most business owners, the answer is a lot. When reviewing these statements, we tend to start at the bottom and then work our way up looking for lines we can cut, based on poor performance at the bottom. When doing this, we often…
We all know that downtime is an enemy. It pays to stay ahead of the game. That’s why implementing a regular maintenance schedule is crucial to the success of your business. 1. FIX MINOR ISSUES BEFORE THEY BECOME MAJOR PROBLEMS Over time, minor issues can develop in your vehicles. Without a thorough inspection these minor…
If you manage a fleet, you’re already aware that prevention and maintenance is one of the best ways to ensure your vehicles stay in great shape. Your fleet’s health is the backbone of your business and the key to running a productive, efficient and profitable business. A poorly maintained fleet cannot keep pace with day-to-day…
“If you have a different mindset you will have a different outcome” ~ Jack Ma. When you manage a fleet, you’re always looking for ways to keep your costs low while ensuring your business is performing at its best. All too often when reviewing costs, there’s a forgotten cost that is either missed or you…
What’s the real cost of your fleet service? Not the hourly rate you’ve been quoted, but the real cost? This is a conversation we have a lot here at ARS. We know that cost is a big deal when choosing your service partner, but we also know that the real cost is about way more…
Your fleet trucks and vans can be one of the most cost-effective ways to advertise your business when they are branded and act as mobile billboards. But while they are in the shop being branded, they are out of service, and we know that fleet owners have no time for downtime. Yet the benefits of…
Trucks are built to last, but they need regular maintenance to keep them roadworthy all year round. The fall is the perfect time for fleet managers and truck owners to prepare their commercial vehicles for the upcoming winter. Here are our top tips to help your truck get through the fall and winter months unscathed:…
Running a commercial fleet can be stressful, especially when your trucks and trailers have a tendency to break down in the least convenient locations and at the worst possible times. Needing to take your truck to a workshop for repairs is time-consuming and expensive. Luckily, having a great mobile fleet service partner means that you…
Managing a commercial fleet is challenging. Keeping all your vehicles in top condition and out on the road where they’re making you money is your number one priority. As a commercial fleet manager, you know how important maintaining your commercial vehicles is for your business performance. Taking your vehicles to a workshop for repairs and maintenance…
Your fleet is the lifeblood of your business. You need those vehicles in good condition and on the road, day after day. And a great fleet service partner supports you to make that happen. So how do you decide on the right fleet service partner for your business? Here’s our guide on what to look…
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Originally appeared in Ratchet+Wrench Magazine. As the office manager of Arrow Automotive in Azusa, Calif., Brandy Montgomery works to develop fleet contracts for a wide range of clients, from city maintenance vehicles, to smaller, privately owned companies. All of these contracts and agreements are structured differently, and need to be specifically designed for their…