Influence of the load factor on vehicles repair costs

One of the significant items of variable costs in road transport are repair costs. As the age of the vehicles increases, repair costs increase. However, the impact of the load on repair costs has been poorly studied, so the task of studying such an impact is relevant. During the operation of trucks during the transportation of goods, contact parts are damaged, especially suspension parts, body connecting elements, rotating transmission parts, etc. These parts are repaired as needed. The main share of the costs associated with the repair of freight transport falls on their maintenance and repair. As a rule, the main reason for the need for repair is the extreme wear and failure of parts and assemblies of vehicles. In the theoretical study, the influence of the load factor on the repair costs of truck transport is considered. The study is based on the hypothesis of a power-law effect of the load on wear, which has been confirmed in related industries. The result of the study revealed the dependence of the influence of the load factor on repair costs. A graph of the dependence of repair costs on the load factor is constructed, which allows you to more accurately predict cost variables and make informed decisions on the use of rolling truck.