Truck repair and maintenance costs have increased by more than 60 percent since 2008. While new equipment offers a host of benefits such as fuel efficiency and improved safety technology, it is costlier than ever to maintain and repair due to ever-changing and more advanced features. As a result, technicians are needing to expand their knowledge and skills to service these complex machines. Technicians boasting such skills come at a price significantly higher than just a few years ago, causing a number of carriers to outsource the maintenance of their trucks instead of paying the price to attract and retain highly-skilled technicians. In this article, you will learn more about these technological advancements changing the game for trucking and how Ruan's fleet services team is keeping up.
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