There’s a lot of uptime in the trucking industry, it’s the unscheduled downtime we need to start finding solutions for. Building relationships with dealers and service providers is a good place to start. If you can put a face to and build a relationship with a person who you may need to call is a good start to getting things done quicker. Being out there, meeting face to face, getting to know these people is very important to getting things done in this industry. A simple handshake speaks volumes. Preventative maintenance is also a good idea to reduce unscheduled downtime. Trucks stay out on the road longer when they are taken care of and proactively being aware of what issues your truck has is how you keep on top of things. Click the link below to read about more ways to reduce unscheduled downtime.