The Real Cost of an Unplanned Truck Breakdown (And How to Prevent It)

Mechanic performing preventive maintenance on truck to avoid breakdown

TL;DR — An unplanned truck breakdown costs €2,000–5,000 in direct costs (recovery, repair, expedited parts) plus €500–1,500/day in lost revenue. Preventive maintenance — scheduled service based on mileage, engine hours, and driver inspection reports — eliminates the majority of roadside failures. Here’s what that system looks like in practice. Fleet operators often treat vehicle maintenance […]