Commercial trucks are an important part of our economy and an important part of your day-to-day business operations. According to the American Trucking Associations, it's estimated that trucks move about 72% of the nation's freight. If you run a truck, truck maintenance and commercial truck repair will be an important part of your overall success. Let's look at the benefits of regular commercial truck repair and maintenance.

1. Increased Productivity

One of the most important benefits you'll experience by staying on top of commercial truck repair and maintenance is increased productivity. When maintenance is ignored or problems are left unrepaired, you run the risk of sudden, unexpected breakdowns. When this happens, you lose money. This will slow down your delivery times or pick-up times as well. When customers or other businesses start to feel like they cannot depend on your services for timely work, it could start to hurt your overall reputation as a company as well.

2. Fewer Safety Issues

Running commercial trucks that are not maintained properly or that are in need of repair puts your drivers and others on the road at risk. Running commercial trucks entails a lot of responsibility concerning safety. Your driver's well-being is your responsibility. When you're not maintaining your trucks properly your drivers could get injured. If drivers are injured on the job, this is a huge liability for you as the owner of the company. If other drivers get hurt as a result of your commercial trucks, and it's discovered that those trucks were in need of repair or maintenance, you could also be held liable for the injuries of anyone involved. This could be a huge financial blow to your company.

3. A Reputation of Excellence

If your company falls under OSHA regulations, you will also have an obligation to stay in compliance. If you fail to stay in compliance, you could face fines and penalties. You do not want to develop a reputation in your community for running an unsafe workplace because you fail to take care of commercial truck maintenance. When you conduct business in a community for a while, you start to develop a reputation. The way you run your company in compliance with local ordinances and national guidelines will determine what type of reputation you have.

If you're looking for reliable repair and maintenance, call Armory Shell Towing & Auto Body today. We look forward to helping your trucks stay in pristine condition!