Fleet Preventive Maintenance in Charlotte
Truck Pit Stop runs preventive maintenance (PM) programs for fleets at our Matthews, NC shop near Charlotte. We schedule PM visits around each truck's mileage or hours and the manufacturer's service intervals, inspect and service the truck and trailer, and tell you what needs attention before it turns into a breakdown.
Scheduled Around Your Fleet
We plan each truck's PM by mileage or engine hours and the engine and component makers' recommendations, so trucks come in on schedule instead of on a tow truck.
Inspection and Service in One Visit
Oil and filters, fuel filters, chassis lube, brakes and air system, tires and wheels, lights, belts, hoses and fluid leaks are checked in the same visit.
Repairs Found Early
When a PM turns up worn brakes, a leaking air line or a tire wearing unevenly, we explain it and quote the repair so you can approve it while the truck is already here.
Records You Can Use
We document what was inspected, serviced and repaired, which helps you keep the maintenance records federal rules require.
What a Fleet PM Program at Truck Pit Stop Covers
Motor carriers are required to systematically inspect, repair and maintain the vehicles they operate and to keep records of that work (49 CFR 396.3). A PM program turns that requirement into a schedule: each truck comes in at set intervals, gets the same inspection and service, and leaves with a record of what was done.
What a PM visit includes
Engine oil and filter, fuel filters and air filter checks; chassis lubrication; brake and air system inspection, including brake adjustment and air leaks; tires, wheels and wheel ends; lights and electrical; steering and suspension; belts, hoses and coolant; fluid leaks; and the service items the engine and transmission makers call for at that interval. Trailers can be inspected in the same visit.How we schedule it
The right interval depends on the truck, the engine, mileage or hours and how the truck is used. We set the schedule with you and plan visits so trucks spend as little time out of service as possible. Most PM work is finished the same day.PM and the annual DOT inspection
PM is maintenance. The annual periodic inspection is a separate federal requirement, but the two can be done in the same visit to save a trip. See our DOT inspection page. For what to bring and what a PM covers, read our semi truck PM service checklist.When a PM finds a repair
We explain what we found and quote it before any repair begins, then handle it here: brakes, tires, DPF and aftertreatment, engine or alignment work.Read reviews from drivers we have worked with or meet our technicians.
How to Get Started With Us
1
Call or Request an Appointment
Tell us what’s happening with your truck or trailer. Call our shop or submit the appointment form with a brief description of the problem.
2
Bring Your Truck to Our Shop
Visit Truck Pit Stop in Matthews at your scheduled time. Our team will inspect the vehicle and diagnose the cause of the problem.
3
Review the Diagnosis and Estimate
We’ll explain what we found, what repairs are recommended, the estimated cost, and the expected completion time.
4
Approve the Repair and Get Back on the Road
Once you approve the work, our technicians will complete the repair and keep you informed until your truck is ready.
Transparent Shop Pricing
| What to expect | Typical timing or rate | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard in-shop labor | $100 per billed labor hour | Diagnostics, parts, shop supplies, taxes, mobile or after-hours work, and specialty repairs are quoted separately. |
| Typical repair turnaround | Same day for most repairs | If a job needs parts ordered in, or your truck arrives near closing, we finish it first thing the next business morning. If a part will take longer, we'll tell you upfront. |
| Estimate and approval | Before repairs begin | The team explains the diagnosis, recommended repair, estimate, and expected completion time before work is approved. |
Standard In-Shop Labor Rate
Our standard shop labor rate is $100 per billed labor hour. Diagnostics, parts, shop supplies, taxes, mobile or after-hours service, and specialty work are quoted separately. We provide an estimate and obtain your approval before repairs begin.
$100/hr
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Questions Fleets Ask About Preventive Maintenance
Do you offer PM programs for fleets?
Yes. We run preventive maintenance programs for fleets at our Matthews, NC shop near Charlotte, and we also handle PM for owner-operators.
How often should a semi truck get PM service?
It depends on the engine, the truck, mileage or hours and how the truck is used. We set intervals with you based on the engine and component makers' recommendations.
Can you do the annual DOT inspection during a PM visit?
Yes. PM and the annual DOT inspection are separate, but we can do both in the same visit so the truck only comes in once.
How long does a PM take?
Most PM work is finished the same day. If the PM turns up a repair that needs parts ordered in, we finish it first thing the next business morning and tell you upfront if a part will take longer.
Do you work on all makes in a mixed fleet?
Yes. We work on Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, Volvo and Western Star trucks, plus trailers.