1333. #TFCP - Killing Downtime: The Real Cost of Letting Trucks Sit Still!

In today's episode, Kyle and Kevin from Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care share how their people-first, mobile fleet maintenance model is reshaping the trucking industry! We dive into how their on-site repair approach reduces downtime and total cost of ownership, why customized preventative maintenance schedules beat traditional mileage-based PMs, and how investing in top-tier technicians and best-in-class tooling helps them achieve near-zero turnover. We also talk about the growing demand for mobile maintenance, the impact of the technician shortage, and why their customer-centric, no-VC, slow-and-steady growth strategy is winning trust with fleets!   About Kyle and Kevin Coltrain Kyle Coltrain is the Executive Officer of Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care, leading the company's vision to establish Coltrain Onsite as the nation's most trusted mobile fleet maintenance provider by prioritizing quality, safety, and the exceptional performance of their skilled mechanics. With extensive experience driving growth and transformation in the fleet maintenance and repair industry, Kyle has held senior leadership roles at Epika Fleet Solutions, Cox Automotive, and Dickinson Fleet Services. He holds an MBA from Indiana University and a BBA from the University of Central Florida. Kevin Coltrain is Co-Founder and Executive Officer of Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care, leading the company's mission to empower mobile technicians and elevate fleet care. With extensive experience in operational leadership and strategic growth, Kevin has built and lead high-performance teams of more than 250 employees. A cum laude graduate of the University of Miami's Herbert School of Business, Kevin combines academic rigor with real-world expertise. His values-driven leadership earned him the national Patriot Award for his support of military service members.   Connect with Kyle and Kevin Website: https://coltrainonsite.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecoltrain/ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevincoltraincaneforhire/   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https://tinyurl.com/36xmxcmr   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/