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Keeping your fleet clean and in good condition is crucial. But not all companies in the fleet washing industry are the same. Some companies only focus on building equipment, others might only manufacture chemicals, and many lack the desire or expertise to repair and maintain automated wash systems, even if it’s their own equipment. It sounds bleak and there are…

In the dynamic world of fleet washing and truck maintenance, efficiency reigns supreme. Yet, for many businesses, managing a large volume of cleaning products poses multiple challenges. This struggle is all too familiar to every business that washes fleets, where traditional methods often drain time, money, and energy.

If you own or operate specialized 2-step truck wash equipment, you know how important it is to keep your system running smoothly and efficiently. A malfunctioning system can cause delays, customer dissatisfaction, and loss of revenue. That's why you need to know how to troubleshoot your system and fix common problems before they become major issues. In this blog,…

Maintaining your automated wash system should be considered the same as protecting other parts of your operation. If you aren’t managing your organization’s schedule and workflow well, it will take a lot of time and effort to get everything back on track.

Maintaining your fleet is one of the most important aspects of many businesses, especially when you work in logistics and distribution. But it’s definitely no simple task. Arguably the biggest threat to maintaining the operation and the longevity of your fleet is corrosion. Corrosion slowly eats away the metal on your trucks and trailers, and often begins in…

October was Employee Ownership Month, and Hydro-Chem Systems is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP). We spent this month celebrating!

In today's competitive landscape, effective branding is critical for businesses to stand out and capture attention. For fleet operators, vinyl wraps are a powerful tool for visual communication - transforming your trucks and trailers into mobile billboards. These vibrant wraps not only enhance brand recognition but also serve as marketing tools, reaching a large…

Owning a pressure washing business can be a profitable venture. But if you are just getting started in the industry, how do you get your first truck-washing gig? Our account managers at Hydro-Chem Systems interact with mobile wash businesses of all experience levels on a regular basis, and this is a topic that continues to come up. We compiled a list of fleet washing…

When it comes to keeping your big trucks and fleets looking their best, dealing with spotting and streaking after a wash can be a real headache. These issues often get mistaken for soap-related problems, but in reality, they might have a different source. To tackle spotting and streaking effectively, let’s dig deeper into what can cause these problems and find the…

Almost every aggressive aluminum brightener contains acid, usually hydrofluoric acid (HF) and/or ammonium bifluoride (ABF). Both of these ingredients are very common in the fleet cleaning industry to brighten any non-polished aluminum, or as the 1st Step in a 2-Step fleet washing method. But how much do you know about these chemicals? Could they damage your fleet?…