While operating under the same basic mechanics as any other heavy diesel vehicle, buses require their own special care given they’re responsible for ferrying hundreds of people to and fro on a daily basis. Whether you’re operating a public or private fleet, Ohio Diesel is fully equipped and qualified to work on every aspect of your bus fleet to ensure they both operate efficiently and remain passenger-safe.
The Importance of Keeping Your Bus Maintained
While it may seem obvious that keeping up good maintenance practices for your bus fleet is a no-brainer, buses have their own special circumstances to consider. First and foremost is the vehicle’s role as a form of public transportation; they’re responsible for ferrying hundreds of people daily rain or shine, no matter the weather. As such, the two primary important points of keeping up good maintenance are preventing breakdowns and maintaining safety.
You, your drivers, and the general public all rely on buses for different reasons, so preventing sudden and unexpected breakdowns is paramount. Not only can these impact you financially, but unreliability can also impact safety and reputation in equal measure. Of particular importance to keep an eye on are sensitive and easily breakable or commonly stressed components like belts or bus axles and suspension. Keeping on top of regular oil and fluid changes is equally important to ensure there’s as little chance of overheating and lubrication failure as possible.
Tying into preventing breakdowns, keeping up with and improving the bus’s safety standards are also vital. Ensuring that every inch of the vehicle is operating at peak performance, and performing preventive maintenance to catch any issues before they occur and potentially place passengers at risk, is key to maintaining proper safety. It should also be noted that maintenance and inspection should also be performed after the bus in question has been in an accident; this is important as anything not immediately visible but that might cause future problems can be immediately caught and remedied.
About Our Bus Repair Services
If you operate a fleet of buses in the public or private sector and you’re in northern Ohio, there’s no one better than Ohio Diesel when it comes to servicing buses. Using their wealth of experience with diesel vehicles and the latest tools and technology available, the team at Ohio Diesel is capable of tackling whatever your buses can throw at them. We’ll inspect the vehicle from top to bottom, making sure everything is operating at peak performance and repairing any problem spots. Our team can also inspect any areas of the vehicle you have concerns about.
Contact Us for Professional Bus Repair Service
To find out more about our bus maintenance and inspection services, or to schedule an appointment for your fleet, call Ohio Diesel today!
