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You don't need expensive GPS telematics to keep your vehicles maintained. Here's how small fleets track maintenance using simple, manual methods.

A practical guide for small business owners to track maintenance, prevent failures, and extend equipment life.

Keep your excavators and loaders running with proper maintenance documentation. Includes what to record and best practices.

Set up effective preventive maintenance schedules without complex enterprise CMMS. Simple approaches for small businesses.

Comparing Excel spreadsheets vs dedicated software for equipment maintenance logging. When to switch from spreadsheets.

The 5 reasons Excel spreadsheets eventually fail for equipment maintenance tracking. Common problems and solutions.

Should you use a free maintenance log template or dedicated software? Compare the pros and cons.

Signs your maintenance spreadsheet isn't cutting it anymore. Common pain points and when to upgrade.

Sample PM schedules for excavators, loaders, and heavy construction equipment. Hour-based service intervals.

Sample maintenance schedules for small fleet vehicles. Mileage-based service intervals for trucks and vans.

A straightforward maintenance checklist for forklifts. Daily inspections plus scheduled service intervals.

Essential guide to plant equipment maintenance for small manufacturers. Simple approaches without enterprise CMMS.

Guide to maintaining audit-ready maintenance records. What to track, how long to keep records, and best practices.

A practical guide on what maintenance records small businesses should keep for vehicles and equipment.

Documented maintenance history can add 10-20% to equipment resale value. Here's why buyers pay more for records.

Discover the best free asset tracking software options for managing vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

Everything you need to know about asset tracking and maintenance scheduling for vehicles and machinery.