There are a lot of things to consider when managing your fleet. Fleets have several expenses including oils, fluids, gasoline, and every other kind of vehicle maintenance imaginable.  

 

It can be easy to forget that cleaning is on the long list of things needed to keep your fleet sharp. The importance of a clean fleet can be underrated, but we’re going to review why it’s best to keep your fleet clean. 

 

Positivity 

 

Give your drivers a sense of pride – when their car, truck, or van is clean and maintained, they’ll feel better and more positive about their time on the road.  

 

When they feel better, your customers may ultimately have a more positive experience too. We fully believe it’s easier to do your best when you look and feel your best. 

 

Fuel Efficiency 

 

While this change can be minor – clean vehicles are more fuel-efficient and create less drag than dirty vehicles. Even if it’s a small amount – when fuel is one of your fleet’s biggest expenses, every little bit counts. 

 

Ongoing Maintenance 

 

Keeping your fleet clean also means saving time and expense over maintenance. If you need to source a leak, or if something isn’t running correctly – it’ll be easier to spot in a clean vehicle.  

 

Plus, if you have telematics as part of your fleet management program, we can easily see what vehicles need proactive repairs to keep your team working and your cars running.  

 

Reflects the Brand 

 

If your team shows up in a very dirty car/truck (or even a boat), it can give a poor impression to customers. Or think of when your team takes breaks and your fleet vehicles are parked for all to see… 

 

When your fleet is clean – it sends a positive message to the public. It shows that you put time and effort into your vehicles, but also into your drivers. A clean fleet shows you care.  

 

Tips to Keep Your Fleet Clean 

 

Now, we hope you want to keep your fleet clean, but maybe you don’t know where to start. Here are some helpful tips to get your fleet clean, and to set a routine with your team. 

 

Determine the Type of Cleaning Needed 

 

Depending on the length of your fleet’s trips, you might need to do a more in-depth cleaning. You could start with a basic, weekly exterior cleaning – that’ll take about 20 minutes per week.  

 

A full interior cleaning and detailing will take much longer, but chances are – this will not need to be done as often. Your team will know what type of cleaning is best depending on the type of vehicles in your fleet. When you work with our pros, we’ll handle it all for you seamlessly.  

 

Determine Your Schedule
 

Knowing when to clean is an important use of time for your fleet. Are you only driving during the day? Perhaps an evening clean would be best for your team. Are you a trucking company that works 24 hours a day? Add it to your company policy or fleet guidelines that the vehicles need to be cleaned weekly or after every completed job.  

 

Determine Where the Cleaning Takes Place 

 

You also need to decide where you will be cleaning your fleet. Will it be done by your drivers or will you contract it out?  

 

Your drivers work hard enough. There are services like ours that specialize in fleet vehicle cleaning and will have all the equipment needed. Again – clean fleets give your employees a sense of pride. Give your team the perk of cleaning service as a good starting point to their day. 

 

 

Keep It Clean with Butler Automotive Management
 

We believe that keeping your fleet clean is a small thing that can make a huge impact. It will only make your fleet better, it’ll give your employees a sense of pride, and you’ll look good doing it.  

 

Give BAM a call today for convenient fleet management service anywhere in Tampa Bay!