Your equipment has a job to do. So do the crews, contractors and communities counting on it. Good fleet maintenance keeps that equipment ready, and it takes more than reacting when something breaks.
Whether you're cleaning sewer lines, collecting refuse, clearing vegetation or drilling foundations, a ready fleet depends on consistent maintenance, dependable parts and service professionals who know your equipment. Owen Companies brings those together through online parts ordering, expert equipment service and mobile support, so maintenance doesn't become another obstacle on the schedule.
Why Does Downtime Cost More Than the Repair Bill?
When equipment goes down, the repair is often only part of the cost. Crews can be left waiting, other equipment may sit unused, and a temporary replacement adds expense. The work still has to get done, and one unavailable unit can disrupt a much larger operation.
Preventive maintenance lets you decide when equipment comes out of service instead of letting a breakdown decide for you. Planned inspections and service appointments help you spot developing problems, line up replacement parts and work around production schedules. They can't prevent every failure, but they reduce the risk and impact of unexpected downtime.
The goal isn't just spending less on repairs. It's keeping more of your working hours productive.
How Does Fleet Maintenance Differ by Industry?
Every fleet has different demands. The components that need attention on a street sweeper aren't the same as those on a stump grinder or a foundation drill rig. Effective fleet maintenance starts with understanding the equipment and the work it does.
Environmental Equipment: Sewer Cleaners, Sweepers and Hydro Excavators
For municipalities and environmental contractors, Vactor sewer cleaners, Elgin street sweepers and TRUVAC hydro excavators handle demanding, everyday work where downtime quickly disrupts schedules. Owen Companies provides environmental service that includes sewer truck and sweeper maintenance, hydraulic troubleshooting, and service for pumps, blowers, debris systems and other critical components.
Routine care also shows up in day-to-day performance. On an Elgin street sweeper, regularly inspecting broom condition, keeping settings correct and keeping sweeping components clean can help reduce unnecessary wear and extend equipment life.
Forestry and Vegetation Management: Maintain Your Cutting Edge
Vegetation management fleets rely on a wide range of equipment, from Bandit wood chippers and stump grinders to RC Mowers remote-operated mowers and CMC aerial lifts. Owen Companies brings these together for crews working on tree care, clearing and vegetation projects.
Wear components deserve attention before production suffers. Bandit notes that dull chipper knives can reduce cutting performance and put extra strain on the equipment. Our vegetation management service team handles routine inspections, hydraulic diagnostics, engine and electrical repairs, and blade, cutter and wear-part replacement.
Refuse Collection: Keep Your Fleet on Route
In refuse collection, one unavailable truck can quickly become a route problem. Through the experience of J&R and Reliance, Owen Companies supports refuse fleets running Labrie, Wittke and Leach equipment, including side, front and rear loaders.
Refuse service covers preventive maintenance, inspections, and hydraulic, electrical and mechanical repairs. To get more from existing equipment, support also includes refurbishment and refuse body remounting.
Foundation Drilling and Utility Work: Protect Production
Owen Companies' drilling lineup includes HPM foundation drill rigs and Elliott digger derricks. Keeping these specialized assets ready calls for maintenance that goes beyond the basics.
Our foundation drilling service team provides rig diagnostics, hydraulic service, rotary head and gearbox repair, tooling inspections, wear-part replacement, and Kelly bar repair and refurbishment. Factory-trained technicians and traveling service personnel give contractors access to specialized expertise, including on-site support.
Where Can You Order Fleet Maintenance Parts Online?
You can order parts online from the Owen Companies parts store, which brings thousands of parts together in one place. Your next maintenance job shouldn't start with a last-minute scramble for parts.
- Browse by category:engine and drivetrain, hydraulics and hoses, electrical, plus supplies for sweeping, sewer equipment, cutting and grinding, drilling and refuse.
- Search your way:by keyword, part number, brand or category.
- Get help when you need it:our parts team can help you identify the correct replacement.
Make parts planning part of your maintenance routine, not something that starts after equipment stops. Stock up ahead of scheduled service and replenish the items your fleet uses most in the online parts store.
What Equipment Service Does Owen Companies Offer?
Owen Companies service teams handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to troubleshooting and major component repairs. Environmental equipment technicians work on pumps, blowers, debris systems and sweeper components. Foundation drilling specialists handle rig hydraulics, rotary systems, tooling and Kelly bars. That equipment-specific knowledge matters when choosing the right approach to a repair.
Bring our team in before an overdue service or developing issue becomes urgent. Talk through your equipment, operating demands and upcoming workload so maintenance becomes part of the plan.
Can a Technician Come to Your Equipment?
Yes. Owen Companies offers mobile service that brings technicians and tools to equipment in the field, because getting equipment to a shop isn't always the most practical first step.
In-shop and mobile support are available across our environmental, vegetation management and refuse service operations, and traveling technicians support foundation drilling customers. Contact your local teamto confirm mobile service availability for your equipment and location.
How Do You Build a Fleet Maintenance Plan?
Start before an unexpected shutdown forces the issue.
- Review each unit's manufacturer-recommended maintenance requirements.
- Identify upcoming service needs across the fleet.
- Take stock of the parts you use most often.
- Put a plan in place with the team that services your equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does preventive fleet maintenance matter?
It lets you schedule when equipment comes out of service instead of waiting for a breakdown. Planned inspections help catch developing problems, line up parts and work around production schedules, reducing the risk and impact of unexpected downtime.
What equipment does Owen Companies service?
Our service teams support environmental equipment such as sewer cleaners, street sweepers and hydro excavators; vegetation management equipment such as chippers, stump grinders, mowers and aerial lifts; refuse trucks including side, front and rear loaders; and foundation drill rigs and digger derricks.
Can I order equipment parts online?
Yes. The Owen Companies online parts store offers thousands of parts. You can search by keyword or part number, browse by brand and category, and order online. Our parts team can help identify the correct replacement.
Does Owen Companies offer mobile service?
Yes. Mobile and in-shop support are available across our environmental, vegetation management and refuse service operations, and traveling technicians support foundation drilling customers. Contact your local team to confirm availability for your location.
Ready to put fleet maintenance on the schedule?
Shop parts onlineor contact your local Owen Companies teamto schedule service and discuss mobile support.
Questions? Call 800.992.3656