Why Your Fleet’s Lift Gates Need Preventative Maintenance and Inspections

As a fleet manager or business owner/operator, our customers are always concerned with fleet productivity and safety, which ultimately improves the company’s bottom line. By using trucks equipped with a lift gate, it can assist with both of those concerns. Lift gates can be used on light, medium, heavy-duty trucks or trailers, allowing them to load and unload at a dock or ground level for locations that do not have docks or forklifts. The use of lift gates improves productivity by reducing the risk of product damage from dropping or mishandling heavy cargo. Employees are at less risk for workplace injuries when loading/unloading when proper lift gate usage is performed. Lift gates can provide a safer work environment for the operators when unloading and loading material.

When preventative maintenance is performed at regular intervals, it maximizes the reliability and increases the lifespan of the lift gate. When preventative maintenance is not prioritized, the lift gate only receives attention once a component has failed, leaving the lift gate inoperable. In many cases, this is preventable with regular service intervals.

As a fleet manager or business owner/operator, it is important to educate your employees with the lift gate equipment and ensure they are familiar with proper operation and care. The operator of the liftgate should include the liftgate in their daily pre-trip inspection. Any equipment that is not operating properly, should be reported to management and if needed, diagnosed by a technician to avoid further damage and repairs.

At Triangle Fleet Services, we offer one of the most comprehensive lift gate preventative maintenance services in Raleigh, NC. Our multi-point lift gate service includes inspection of all electrical components, fluids, hoses, valves, pump and motor assembly. We check for oil leaks and lubricate all appropriate pivot points, rails and pins. Check proper lowering and raising speed, operation and alignment. Identify any missing hardware, cracked welds, check cables and chains for twisting and/or wear and inspect slide pads. This service can be performed in shop or mobile, at your location or breakdown.

To learn more about our lift gate preventative maintenance service or to schedule an appointment, please call Triangle Fleet Services at 919-659-5497 or email our service department at service@trianglefleetservices.com.

Triangle Fleet Services is a locally owned commercial fleet maintenance and repair company. We specialize in providing mobile service to commercial fleets in the Raleigh/Durham area. We are equipped to handle minor to major truck repairs. We also provide overflow service and emergency breakdown service.