How to Reduce Fleet Maintenance Costs & Downtime | Expert Advice from Jim Konen | Ask an Expert

Описание: Want to lower your fleet maintenance costs and keep your vehicles on the road longer?

In this Ask an Expert episode, Larry Wyatt interviews Jim Konen—National Sales Manager (East Region) at National Fleet Services and former Director of Maintenance & Engineering at UPS. With 34+ years of experience, Jim shares proven strategies to improve uptime, reduce repair expenses, and build a smarter, more efficient fleet.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to spec vehicles based on duty cycles
✅ The role of Quality Inspection Processes (QIP) in reducing breakdowns
✅ How to track component life and failure trends
✅ The value of telematics and service data in maintenance planning
✅ Why collaboration with your Fleet Services team is critical

Whether you're managing a nationwide fleet or a local operation, these insights will help you optimize performance and cut unnecessary costs.

🔧 Don’t miss these expert tips on preventive maintenance, upfit validation, and data-driven fleet strategy.

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