Parts Shortages Trigger Spike in Vehicle Downtime

It’s been a perfect storm: pandemic-triggered supply chain issues causing shuttered factories and backed-up ports, plus transportation and staffing issues. This perfect storm’s wreckage: parts shortages are now fueled further by pent-up demand. This ongoing inventory shortage of a wide cross-section of automotive replacement parts is increasing fleet downtime and likewise increasing fleet maintenance expenses. Read this week's article to learn more.