Today, the transportation industry has evolved significantly with technology. Twenty years ago, companies operated without GPS, and operators did not have mobile phones. Today, it would be unthinkable to manage a fleet in that way. However, this modernization has brought new challenges and the need for more stringent controls.
One of the most critical aspects in fleet operations is tire management. They represent the second largest operating cost, and their performance directly impacts fuel consumption, engine wear, brake efficiency, and road safety. Additionally, anomalies in their performance can be an indication of mechanical issues such as poor alignment, inadequate balancing, or brake failures.
To maintain effective tire control in a fleet, it is essential to implement data-driven management strategies. Here, we present the key controls you should establish, from the most basic to the most advanced.
1. Inventory and Traceability
The first step in properly managing tires is to have a detailed inventory. Tire identification through branding or tattoos helps reduce theft, as it creates a perception of control that deters criminals.
In Quinta, We use RFID technology as an additional identifier, which is impossible to clone. Our system allows for quick and accurate tire checks, ensuring that the digital inventory in our app provides full visibility and eliminates tire theft.
2. Proper Pressure: Key to Efficiency
Maintaining optimal tire pressure is the most important factor in extending their lifespan and improving fuel efficiency. Inadequate pressure creates greater rolling resistance, which increases diesel consumption and impacts the truck's mechanical performance.
In Quinta, We offer pressure and temperature sensors that provide real-time data to keep the tires at their optimal level. Even without these sensors, our quick checks using hardware and the app ensure that the units maintain the proper pressures with minimal investment of time and resources.
3. Semaforización y revisiones constantes
Regular inspections allow for anticipating problems and preventing breakdowns on the road. More than 50% of fleet incidents are related to tires in poor condition. Having a traffic light system makes decision-making easier, allowing for scheduling preventive maintenance instead of corrective maintenance.
Whit Quinta, This process is digitized and optimized. While a manual record can take up to 40 minutes to be transferred to a spreadsheet, our platform reduces this time to just 5 minutes, automatically processing the data and facilitating analysis on a centralized platform.
4. 4. Performance Analysis and Tire Selection
Choosing the right tire is crucial for the profitability of a fleet. With prices ranging from $2,500 MXN to $16,000 MXN, a poor choice can significantly increase the cost per kilometer. Companies that have optimized their tire selection have managed to reduce these costs by up to 60%.
In Quinta, We use artificial intelligence to recommend the ideal tire mix based on data collected daily from thousands of inspections. This allows our clients to make decisions based on real information and maximize operational efficiency.
Conclusion
If you want to improve tire management in your fleet without investing in expensive systems, start with the basics: inventory them, periodically check the pressures, and train operators in good maintenance practices. Conducting quarterly inspections will help you maintain overall control of the tire condition and reduce risks.
If you're looking to take efficiency to the next level and join the transporters who have saved millions of pesos thanks to optimized management with Quinta, contact us. We are ready to help you transform your operation with advanced technology and data analysis.
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