Posted on 8/28/2026
Fleet vehicles usually work harder than personal cars. They may spend hours in traffic, idle for long periods, carry tools or cargo, make repeated short trips, or cover far more miles in a month than the average commuter vehicle. Because of that, waiting for something to break before scheduling service can get expensive quickly. There is no single preventive maintenance interval that fits every fleet. A delivery van making dozens of stops each day needs a different schedule from a highway-driven sales vehicle. The strongest approach is to start with the manufacturer's service requirements, then shorten or adjust the intervals based on mileage, engine hours, operating conditions, and the type of work each vehicle performs. Start With Mileage, but Do Not Rely on Mileage Alone Mileage is still one of the easiest ways to organize fleet service. Oil changes, tire rotations, filters, and several other maintenance items are commonly tied to mileage intervals, which mak ... read more