Truck stock checklist for service technicians
Every return trip costs time and money. A tuned truck stock reduces them.
- Track parts used. Note what you run out of or buy on the road each week.
- Stock the top repeat parts. Carry what you use most, not everything you might use.
- Set minimum quantities. A simple par level for each item tells you when to restock.
- Keep a tidy layout. Same place every time speeds up jobs.
- Review monthly. Remove dead stock and add what has become common.
- Count regularly. Short counts catch shrink before it grows.
Common questions
How much stock is too much?
Cash tied up in rarely used parts hurts. Start small and adjust from your job history.
Does software help?
A job record that lists parts used makes the monthly review easier.
See also the contractor guides and free tools.
General information, not legal or financial advice. Verify with your attorney or accountant.
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