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Your aluminum trailer looked amazing when it rolled off the lot — bright, shiny, and professional. Now, just two years later, it's dulled. Are you sure you used the best aluminum cleaner for the job? Maybe you have already tried everything. Some fancy compound. A “miracle aluminum cleaner” that promised to transform your fleet overnight. But you always seem to end up…

Fleet managers who ask the right questions before buying washing equipment or truck wash chemicals save thousands of dollars in maintenance costs. The difference between a strategic purchase and a potentially expensive mistake? Ask your fleet wash vendor these 11 questions. Some fleet managers don’t realize that not all equipment and chemicals are the same. You need…

If you run a trucking company, you're likely spending thousands of dollars every month on truck washing. It’s one of the tasks that impacts your fleet no matter the size; the largest fleet in the nation and the sole owner-operator all need to keep their trucks clean. It’s common for manual washing to take about 45 minutes per truck. It’s a tough job, and not many…

The pressure washing industry helps clean vehicle fleets, houses, restaurants, industrial spaces, commercial properties, construction equipment, farm implements, greasy/oily surfaces, public areas, and so many more.

Disease outbreaks are devastating farms and livestock across the country. Over the past few years, bird flu has infected more than 1000 herds across 17 states, resulting in more than 168 million birds culled to try to combat the spread. And even crops lost to pathogens end up totaling roughly 21 billion dollars in lost revenue per year.

Looking to get your fleet cleaner in less time? Hydro-Chem Systems is excited to announce additions to our soap lineup for 2025 to help you do just that. As we mark nearly 55 years in the fleet washing industry, we're excited to launch six new soaps and a more concentrated format to solve your toughest cleaning challenges.

Have you ever finished your seasonal spray on the farm, only to later discover that your next clean is taking way longer and leaving residue behind? It’s not just you. Farm equipment and trucks that regularly drive in farming and rural areas don’t often think about the residue lurking in the air and on the roads.

If your current cleaning crew decides to use the same chemicals on your truck fleet that they’d use on their minivan, you might want to question it. Washing a truck fleet is typically NOT the same as washing a car fleet for many reasons. But if you’re trying to save money on truck soap, you might be doing so at the expense of quality, and it could cost you more in…

Ever wonder why some trucks still look dirty after a wash? Or why do some fleets seem to shine for weeks while others dull after a day?

The spread of H5N1 Bird Flu or HPAI and its ability to infect livestock and other mammals, including humans means that clean trucks aren't just about looking good and avoiding salt damage. Clean trucks mean reducing the risk of spreading the disease, with the extra benefit of potentially increasing safety for your team.