Commercial Truck Service FAQ

Owning a commercial truck means being responsible for its general upkeep and condition. A well-maintained truck is one that is less likely to let you down or endanger your drivers (or you, if you’re an independent contractor). While there are many maintenance tasks you can perform yourself in your garage, you’ll still want to seek out professional truck service on a regular basis for a number of reasons, not least of which is that an experienced mechanic is more likely to spot small issues that could become big problems later on if left unaddressed.

Here are some frequently-asked questions about seeking out commercial truck service so that you can schedule your appointments in a timely fashion.

How Often Is Truck Service Required?

Of course, you don’t want to end up maintaining your truck so often that you lose money. Your time is valuable and maintenance can be costly, so you’ll want to stick to a schedule that ensures your commercial truck is kept in good shape without spending too much time at the service bay.

Typically, you’ll need to schedule commercial truck service twice a year: at six months and at twelve months. This timeline can vary depending on how often the truck is used; typically, the six-month service would happen after approximately 10,000 miles of driving, while the twelve-month service would happen after 20,000 miles. Trucks that are driven more frequently will thus require more frequent service to ensure proper functioning.

What Types of Services May Be Performed?

There are a few different types of service your truck may require: the interim service or “A Service” and the full service or “B Service.” The interim/A service is more basic in nature, with the mechanic giving the vehicle an overall check-up that includes tire checks, brake inspections and oil changes. The full/B service will be a little more intensive, including such things as drivetrain inspections, fuel-filter changes and brake-pad replacements.

Your truck may, of course, require some interstitial repairs here and there outside of these service checkpoints, so make sure you don’t put those off!

Find Your Local Commercial Truck Service Department

Finally, when you’re looking for professional commercial truck service in SoCal, you’ll want to get in touch with the Draco Isuzu Truck Center service department. We can make an appointment for you and your vehicle in our books so that you have our full attention and expertise to address any issues you’re having with your truck. We can also assist you with more routine maintenance tasks. 

Looking to buy instead? Visit our dealership in San Diego, CA, to check out our fine selection of new and used commercial trucks for sale. Talk to our staff if you’d like assistance with financing and trade-in options as well. Draco Isuzu Truck Center proudly serves all of our Southern California customers throughout San Diego County.