How Often Should You Wash Your Fleet?
Short answer: most fleets should wash every one to two weeks, and more often in winter. Here's a breakdown by truck type, industry and season.
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Recommended wash frequency by fleet type
| Fleet type | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Delivery vans and box trucks | Weekly |
| Long-haul tractors | Weekly or every reset |
| 53-foot trailers | Every 2 to 4 weeks |
| Reefers, interior | After food loads or weekly |
| Dump trucks and construction | Weekly, more in muddy season |
| Garbage and waste trucks | Weekly, more in summer |
| Cement mixers | Daily or weekly |
| Service and trades fleets | Every 1 to 2 weeks |
Wash more in winter
Road salt causes corrosion fast. In winter, wash at least every one to two weeks, and after major storms. See winter truck washing.
Wash more when the truck is your brand
Trucks that are in front of customers all day, like delivery vans, food trucks and service fleets, benefit from weekly washes.
Why regular is cheaper
Dirt that's washed off weekly comes off fast. Dirt left for months bakes on and takes much longer. Regular schedules also get lower per-unit pricing. See truck wash cost.
Set it and forget it
A fleet washing program puts your trucks on a schedule so nobody has to remember.
Get a truck wash quote
Call or text with how many trucks and trailers you have, what kind, where they park and how often you want them washed. Photos help. We usually get back to you with a price within 24 hours.
Questions
How often should a semi truck be washed?
Weekly, or at every reset, and more often in winter.
How often should trailers be washed?
Every two to four weeks for the exterior, with interior washouts as needed.
Does washing trucks prevent rust?
Regular washing removes road salt and grime that cause rust, which slows corrosion a lot, especially in winter.
How often to wash a fleet near you
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