If your business depends on trucks — whether you’re a plumber, landscaper, electrician, or construction crew — you know that a truck sitting in the shop is a day of lost revenue. The best way to avoid surprise breakdowns is through consistent, professional maintenance. At West Power Services, we help small business fleets stay on the road and running smoothly with preventative service plans designed to fit your schedule and budget. And when a repair is needed, you’ll already have the right team on your side.
What You’ll Learn in This Article:
- Why light and medium-duty work trucks need preventative maintenance
- The real costs of unexpected breakdowns
- How routine service reduces downtime and extends truck life
- Why working with one reliable shop builds long-term value
- How West Power Services supports local trades like yours
When a Work Truck Is Down, Work Stops
Most local service businesses rely on their trucks daily for customer jobs, deliveries, and hauling equipment. When a truck breaks down unexpectedly, it can delay jobs, create customer frustration, and throw off your entire schedule.
The financial impact hits immediately and compounds quickly. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), repair and maintenance costs rose by 3.1% to $0.202 per mile in 2024, with emergency repairs typically costing 2-3 times more than scheduled maintenance. For small businesses operating on tight margins, these unexpected expenses can be devastating.
Even simple issues — dead batteries, brake wear, fluid leaks — can sideline your team for hours or days. Consider this scenario: your electrical service truck breaks down on the way to a commercial job. Not only do you lose that day’s revenue (potentially $500-$1,500 depending on your trade), but you also risk losing the customer relationship and facing potential liability for project delays.
Preventative maintenance is the key to keeping trucks running and your crew on the job site where they belong.
Routine Service Now Means Fewer Problems Later
Regular maintenance like oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations, and fluid inspections helps catch problems early. The math is simple: a scheduled $300 maintenance visit could prevent a $3,000 breakdown weeks later.
The industry’s average cost of operating a truck in 2024 was $2.260 per mile, according to ATRI’s comprehensive operational costs analysis. However, when you factor out fuel costs, marginal costs rose 3.6 percent to $1.779 per mile – the highest costs ever recorded by ATRI for non-fuel operating expenses.
Preventative service extends vehicle life, improves fuel economy, and ensures your trucks are safe for your team. For trades businesses, this translates to reduced emergency costs, improved fuel efficiency, extended asset life, and safety compliance that protects both your workers and your business liability.
We help you build a simple, consistent plan based on mileage or time — and we keep track of it for you through our comprehensive fleet maintenance services.
A Local Partner You Can Count On
West Power Services isn’t a giant dealership, and we’re not a one-man shop — we’re the reliable in-between. Founded in 2012, we’ve grown from one mechanic in a service truck to become the largest independent commercial truck repair business in the Nashville area, with multiple shops staffed by a friendly, professional team with over 200 years of combined diesel mechanic experience.
Meet the Leadership Behind the Relationship
Our leadership team sets the tone for how we do business:
Jeff Skinner, owner and mechanical engineer, brings decades of experience in operations, leadership, and continuous improvement. He purchased West Power Services with the goal of turning it into a professionally run, people-first shop.
Mike Mullane, manager of our Goodlettsville location, leads a shop that handles everything from light-duty pickups to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. His leadership ensures service is fast, fair, and done right.
Jason Powell, manager of our Nashville location, has grown his shop fourfold in six years by focusing on quality, alignment expertise, and building long-term client relationships.
We get to know you, your business, and your trucks. When you need help fast, you’re not starting from scratch — we already know what you need. This eliminates the time waste and communication problems that plague trades businesses when dealing with unfamiliar shops.
We help you say goodbye to unexpected downtime, poor customer service, and unreliable mechanics. You can drive with confidence when you partner with West Power Services. Our locations in Nashville and Goodlettsville serve all of Middle Tennessee, and our mobile service capability means we can come to your job site when you can’t afford the downtime. We bring the shop to you — anytime, anywhere.
Built for Trades Like Yours
Whether you manage a few vans or a fleet of pickups and dump trucks, we’ve got the tools and technology to support your operation. We serve all types of commercial vehicles:
Light Duty — Perfect for landscaping companies, mobile service operations, and small delivery fleets. We provide expert diagnostics and maintenance to keep your light commercial vehicles reliable and road-ready.
Medium Duty — The backbone of many local businesses, from utility service trucks to delivery fleets. We understand the critical role these vehicles play in your daily operations and provide fast turnaround times to get your trucks back on the road safely and efficiently.
Heavy Duty — For construction crews with larger equipment needs. From heavy-duty box trucks to specialized work vehicles, our expert technicians provide comprehensive diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
We use the Fullbay system to keep track of service intervals and history — so you don’t have to worry about missing critical maintenance windows. The NAFA Fleet Management Association, which represents professionals managing more than 3.5 million vehicles including more than 1.1 million trucks, emphasizes the importance of systematic maintenance programs for fleet reliability and cost control.
Ask about after-hours and weekend service options if your trucks can’t be down during the workweek. We’re already trusted by local construction crews, landscapers, electricians, and service professionals across Middle Tennessee.
Your Business Depends on Reliable Transportation
Smart trades business owners understand that preventative maintenance isn’t an expense — it’s an investment in business continuity. Every dollar spent on scheduled maintenance saves you multiple dollars in emergency repairs and lost productivity.
Your trucks are more than transportation — they’re the backbone of your business. At West Power Services, we help local trades keep their fleets reliable, safe, and ready to work with preventative maintenance plans tailored to your needs and schedule.
Let’s build a service relationship that works for your business. From routine maintenance that prevents costly breakdowns to emergency repairs when the unexpected happens, West Power Services delivers the professional fleet support that Middle Tennessee’s trades businesses depend on.
Contact us today: Visit our Nashville or Goodlettsville locations, call for mobile service at your job site, or schedule maintenance that fits your operational needs at www.westpowerservices.com
Don’t wait for a breakdown to force your hand. Partner with West Power Services and discover how the right maintenance strategy can protect your business success.