Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Service

Service and maintain commercial vehicle and equipment fleets

Startup Cost
$200,000-$1,000,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
15-30 months
Profit Potential
$42,000-$250,000/month

Overview

Fleet service providers generate $500,000-$3,000,000 annually with 30-55% margins.

In 2025, businesses outsource fleet maintenance.

Revenue from fleet maintenance contracts ($300-$1,500 per vehicle monthly), mobile fleet service, parts and fluids (25-45% margins), DOT inspections and compliance ($100-$200), fleet management services, and preventive maintenance.

Services include commercial truck and van service, fleet preventive maintenance programs, mobile on-site fleet service, DOT inspections and compliance, diesel and gasoline engine repair, and fleet management consulting.

Successful providers offer dedicated fleet service, provide mobile service to customer locations, handle DOT compliance, reduce fleet downtime, use fleet management software, and serve multiple fleet accounts.

Fleet operators and businesses as clients.

Marketing through fleet managers, delivery companies, service contractors, municipalities, and direct fleet sales.

Required Skills

  • Automotive/Truck Repair
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • Fleet Management
  • DOT Compliance
  • Mobile Service
  • Account Management

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Recurring fleet maintenance contracts
  • Businesses need reliable fleet uptime
  • Multiple vehicles per fleet account
  • Mobile service convenience valued
  • DOT compliance required creates demand

Cons

  • Need multiple service bays or mobile units
  • Large parts inventory for fleet vehicles
  • DOT and safety compliance critical
  • Competition from dealerships
  • Managing multiple fleet accounts complex

How to Get Started

  1. Build fleet service and DOT expertise
  2. Invest in service bays or mobile service units
  3. Get DOT inspection certifications
  4. Market to fleet managers and businesses
  5. Sell fleet preventive maintenance contracts
  6. Provide scheduled service and DOT compliance
  7. Build multi-fleet customer base

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