“Preventative maintenance” refers to a planned and proactive approach for maintaining equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure it functions reliably. Rather than waiting for parts to fail and addressing issues reactively, preventative maintenance involves a structured routine of inspections, adjustments, and replacements to catch problems early or even prevent them from occurring at all. Key Components of Preventative Maintenance include: Regular Inspections, Fluid Checks and Changes, Tire Maintenance, Brake System Service, & Electrical System Checks. By adopting a proactive approach to preventative maintenance, waste management fleets can ensure their trucks continue to perform reliably while minimizing the risk of costly breakdowns and unexpected downtime. In an industry where timely waste collection and disposal are paramount, the investment in preventative maintenance pays off in smoother operations, cost savings, and increased service life for these essential vehicles.