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Replacement Cycles

New Vehicle Shortages Puts Emphasis On Increased Fleet SMR Schedules

The ongoing semiconductor shortages, with the resultant delays on new vehicles, is impacting fleet replacement cycles. As a result, many fleets are now facing lifecycle extensions as shortage of replacement vehicles becomes a pressing issue, which in turn places a premium on Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) schedules.

Shortcycling Re-emerges to Leverage the Strong Used-Vehicle Market

Today’s used-vehicle market is the best it’s been in the history of fleet management and my anecdotal forecast is for it to remain strong through the balance of 2021 and into calendar-year 2022. As a result of these favorable market conditions, some fleets have begun shortcycling some of fleet vehicles.

Extended Cycling Doesn’t Achieve the Intended Goal

Extending replacement parameters is often counterproductive to the intended goal. Longer service lives increases unscheduled maintenance with longer downtime and increases the number of units operating outside of warranty.

Best-in-Class Truck Replacement Strategies

A one-size-fits-all for approach getting replacement cycles right? That doesn’t exist. The good news? Fleets have options to customize the best strategy for their unique operation.

How 4 Fleets Handle Parts-Buying, Maintenance

Four fleet executives shared their thoughts on managing the parts and service their trucks need, from vehicle lifecycle to PM strategies, during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.

What's Impacting Truck Replacement?

Big Data, tax law changes, new vehicle options, fuel prices, and more, are impacting fleets decisions about when to replace their trucks.

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