Preventive Maintenance: The Key to Reducing Breakdowns and Saving Thousands in Fleet Operations
When a machine goes down, the real cost isn’t just the repair. It’s the idle crew, the missed deadlines, the penalties, and the sudden disruption of an entire operation. In industries like civil construction, agriculture, transport, and mining, every hour of downtime can cost thousands. The truth? Most failures aren’t random. They’re caused by wear, heat, contamination, or stress that could have been detected weeks-or months-earlier. That’s why top-performing fleet operators treat preventive maintenance as a core business investment, not a chore. At Diesel Parts & Service (DPS), with more than 50 years behind us supplying engines, components, generators and Diesel pump sets across Australia, we’ve seen exactly how disciplined maintenance keeps machines earning instead of sitting dead on a worksite. Below, we break down why preventive maintenance is the most reliable way to reduce breakdowns and protect your bottom line. What Preventive Maintenance Really Means for Fleets Pr...