Fleet and Asset Management: Preventive vs Corrective Maintenance

For efficient fleet control, software like Jestor, Fleetio, Samsara, and Odoo are essential — they shift the company's focus from "putting out fires" (corrective maintenance) to "planning stops" (preventive maintenance), reducing costs and downtime.

The problem of "fix it when it breaks"

Managing vehicles or machines in a spreadsheet is risky. You forget the oil change, bald tires go unnoticed, and suddenly the truck breaks down mid-delivery. This leads to:

  • Towing costs and emergency repairs (more expensive).
  • Dissatisfied customers due to delays.
  • Risk of accidents and fines.

How software helps

The system creates a Digital Record for each vehicle.

  • Alerts: "Vehicle X reached 10,000 miles. Schedule service."
  • History: "How many times did this car go to the shop this year? Is it worth selling?"
  • Costs: Automatic calculation of cost per mile/km.

Jestor for physical asset management

Jestor is flexible enough to manage any type of asset, be it a car fleet, industrial machines, or IT computers.

Highlights:

  • Inspection Form: The driver completes a daily checklist in the app before leaving (water level, tires, lights). If something is wrong, the manager gets an alert.
  • Fine Control: Integrate or log fines to automatically deduct from the driver's payroll, if per company policy.
  • Parts Inventory: Control stock of tires and filters on the same platform.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to remember service dates? InJestor, you create automations based on date or odometer (mileage) to send email/SMS notifications for maintenance.

What is the difference between Fleet Management and Tracking? Tracking tells you where the vehicle is (GPS). Fleet Management cares for the vehicle's health and costs (Maintenance, Fuel, Documents).

Does it work for heavy machinery? Yes. The principle is the same: control usage hours (hour meter) and plan maintenance to avoid construction site stoppages.

Conclusion

With Jestor, it is possible to automate workflows, connect departments, and create internal systems your way, all without code and with AI support.

Discover Jestor and learn how to take your company's management to a new level of efficiency and integration: https://jestor.com/

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