What Is a Fleet Vehicle?

A fleet vehicle is one that is owned by a company or government organization, such as a taxicab, police cars, or trucks, that is used to transport goods. Fleet managers use fleet management software to keep track of company cars, typically via GPS, as well as communicate with them and time their arrivals and departures from the company premises. The government and private mail companies rely on a vast network of fleet vehicles to deliver mail and packages every day. Any repairs for your fleet vehicle will be billed to your fleet account, and we at Patriot Veteran Auto in Ashville can easily sort through the logistics of that for you.

Look no further than Patriot Veteran Auto in Ashville to fulfill all your fleet service needs. Proudly serving residents of Ashville, South Bloomfield, Circleville, Grove City, and Lancaster since 2021, we have been executing both preventative upkeep and substantial repairs for all sizes of fleets. Our technicians and owner Joey Kostenbader have decades of combined experience and can take care of your vehicles, any model and any make, whether it is for your Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, or something else. We are dedicated to providing a top-notch customer experience and will make sure any issues with your fleet are fixed as soon as possible.

-Engine repair: Your fleet vehicle's engine may not be working properly because of overheating, a lack of compression, and/or a bad fuel mix.

-Brake repair: Particularly for heavier fleet vehicles, more strain is put on the brakes causing them to experience fluid leaks or, in extreme cases, brake failure.

-Wheel alignment: If you hear a squealing or growling noise coming from your vehicle's wheels and/or if your steering wheel feels loose while driving, it is probably time for a wheel alignment.

The United States federal regulations define light-duty trucks as trucks and vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight up to 8,500 pounds and payload capacities up to 4,000 pounds. These vehicles can include: vans, pickup trucks, minivans, and sport utility vehicles (SUV). The government set this vehicle classification for regulation of fuel economy. These vehicles are typically used for utility rather than personal use, so these vehicles have lower fuel economy standards. 

Medium duty trucks have a weight range from 19,501 to 33,000 pounds. Class 4-6 trucks are considered medium duty trucks. Some examples of medium duty trucks you might see on the road include small pickup and delivery trucks and light garbage trucks. Ford F-450, F-550 and F-560 as well as RAM 4500 and 5500 are popular models for medium duty trucks.

Driving down the roads of Ashville, South Bloomfield, Circleville, Grove City, and Lancaster, you have likely seen many heavy-duty trucks driving alongside you. Any vehicle that weighs more than 26,001 pounds is considered a heavy-duty truck. Some examples of heavy-duty trucks include mobile cranes, city transit buses, tractors designed to pull trailers, refuse trucks, cement mixers, and dry vans. Heavy-duty trucks are generally divided into three categories:

Class 7: 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (e.g., garbage collection vehicles, livestock transports)

Class 8: 33,001 pounds or heavier (e.g., 18-wheelers, sleeper cabs, dump trucks, tractor trailers)

Class 9: Vehicles that weigh more than 60,000 pounds (super heavy/special duty truck) 

Businesses that use fleet vehicles are often those who provide a specific service that involve driving to the customer's home, or to deliver goods to customers. For passenger car fleets, these businesses include pharmaceutical companies, utility companies, biotechnology companies, insurance companies, fruit delivery companies, aircraft and defense companies, and energy companies.