Track truck maintenance

Overdrive Staff
Jul 31, 2013
Updated Sep 6, 2013

Richard Williams“Keep a record of your truck maintenance. It is a good reference for tracking things like tire wear, parts that have been replaced, or proof of repairs to show prospective buyers should you sell your truck or trailer.”

Richard Williams | Owner-operator, Onespeed Transport

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