Vehicle maintenance can be postponed but consequences cannot
Poor vehicle maintenance of a commercial vehicle can lead to numerous negative consequences that affect safety, efficiency, and operational costs. The main consequences of poor maintenance of commercial vehicles are:
Safety Issues:
- Technical Failures: Poorly maintained vehicles are more prone to breakdowns on the road, which can create dangerous situations for the driver and other road users.
- Accidents: Faults in the braking system, steering mechanism, tires, or lighting can cause traffic accidents.
- Loss of Cargo: Failures can lead to cargo spillage or damage, which can pose a hazard on the road.
Economic Consequences:
- High Repair Costs: Neglecting regular maintenance can lead to larger and more expensive vehicle repairs in the future.
- Increased Fuel Consumption: Poorly maintained vehicles often consume more fuel due to inefficient engine operation and other systems.
- Loss of Income: Vehicles that are not operational negatively impact the business process and result in lost income due to uncompleted transports.
Legal and Regulatory Consequences:
- Fines and Penalties: Companies can receive high fines for not complying with legally prescribed maintenance standards for commercial vehicles.
- Loss of License: In extreme cases, a company may lose its license to operate transportation activities.
- Liability: In the event of accidents caused by poorly maintained vehicles, the company can be legally responsible for the damage caused.
Environmental Consequences:
- Higher Emissions: Poorly maintained vehicles produce more emissions, contributing to pollution.
- Environmental Footprint: Increased fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions negatively impact the environment.
Reduction of Company Reputation:
- Loss of Trust: Customers and business partners may lose trust in the company due to the failure to meet agreed obligations as a result of frequent breakdowns and accidents.
- Poor Image: Negative publicity due to accidents or environmental damage can harm the company’s reputation.
To avoid the aforementioned negative consequences, three essential preventive measures in vehicle maintenance must be taken:
- Regular Vehicle Maintenance: Adherence to the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and regular technical inspections.
- Driver Training: Providing adequately trained drivers to recognize and report issues.
- Use of Quality Parts: Investing in quality replacement parts and equipment.
Awareness of the importance of regular maintenance and timely action can significantly reduce the risk of most of the listed negative consequences. We can inform you daily about alarming conditions or deviations from normal operation of vital vehicle parts through the AI PRO application, which provides information on:
- Deviations from expected or rational driving,
- Battery power level drop,
- Increased fuel consumption beyond the normal standard,
- Amount of CO2 emissions produced or a complete calculation of emissions for your entire fleet, helping you prepare for reporting where this data is already required,
- Information at any moment about the exceeded driving time of the driver.
More information:
Jure: jure.urgl@sledenje.com, tel: 051 464 646,
Maja: maja.stopar@sledenje.com, tel: 051 444 498.
