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Thermo King fleet programs

One fixed cost for maintenance and repairs.

Thermo King's fleet programs are set up through its dealers. Near TKSE, that's TKSE.

Every program, one shop to call.

Thermo King of the Southeast (TKSE) offers all four of Thermo King's fleet programs: Guaranteed Maintenance, the Extended Warranty, Centralized Billing and Fleet Lifecycle Management. Your shop sets them up.

  • Guaranteed Maintenance

    It's a fixed-cost maintenance agreement covering both planned and unscheduled maintenance, as well as breakdown repairs.

    Increase uptime
    Reduces unplanned downtime and boosts equipment reliability.
    Improve workforce efficiency
    Frees you from repetitive invoices and payments, allowing you to focus on your core business.
    Simplify budgeting
    Avoid seasonal expense spikes and streamline your financial planning with a single, all-inclusive program.
    Records
    You receive a detailed service schedule and records to help stay on top of your fleet.
  • Extended Warranty

    Go above and beyond standard protection. Choose the comprehensive full unit or targeted major component coverage, or combine both.

    Cost savings
    Shield your budget from steep repair costs for covered components.
    Transferable coverage
    Coverage transfers when you sell the APU or reefer unit.
    Genuine parts
    Keep your units running with authentic Thermo King parts.
    Financing option
    Include the extended warranty cost in your Thermo King unit purchase.
  • Centralized Billing

    It consolidates all Thermo King invoices into a single monthly statement.

    Instant credit
    No waiting around for credit approvals.
    National pricing
    Consistent Thermo King genuine parts pricing throughout the dealer network.
    Control
    You authorize repairs and control the expense.
    Reports
    Quarterly and semi-annual reports show top parts, top job codes, and top dealers providing service.
  • Fleet Lifecycle Management

    It's a comprehensive service package that brings maintenance, diagnostics, and telematics together to help keep your fleet moving.

    Telematics
    AI-driven insights and smart monitoring tools for your refrigerated cargo.
    Service options
    Flexible reefer service options make it easier to manage budgets, control costs, and boost profitability across your fleet.

Guaranteed Maintenance by the numbers.

  • Up to 18%Cost savings when customers utilize proactive vs reactive fleet maintenance
  • As much as 39%Fewer over the road repairs for service contract customers, and therefore more uptime
  • 82%In one specific case, a customer's reduction in unscheduled events

What the Extended Warranty covers.

Full unit and major component coverage, by unit.

ComponentPrecedent S-600, S-700 and C-600Precedent S-750i3rd Generation TriPac diesel APUT-90 diesel truck series
Full unitMajor componentFull unitMajor componentFull unitMajor componentFull unitMajor component
3-Way ValveNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
After Treatment Device (ATD)Not coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Basic ComponentsNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Battery Charger OptionNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
BeltsNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
ClutchNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Compressor & Internal Parts
Compressor AccessoriesNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
ConnectedSuite™ Thermo King BlueBox
Electric Motors / GeneratorNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Emission Control ComponentsNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Engine & Internal Parts
Engine AccessoriesNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Fanshaft AssemblyNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Fuel Fired HeaterNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Heat Exchanger Coils (condenser, evaporator, radiator or precooler)
Idler AssemblyNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Idler PulleyNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
InverterNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered
Microprocessor Controllers & HMI
Smart Power System OptionNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot coveredNot covered

These coverage options are available for Thermo King truck, trailer and APU units. Hour limitations do not apply for APU units. Ask your shop about additional warranties. Terms and conditions may apply.

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Extended Lifecycle Program.

The Extended Lifecycle Program provides certified refurbished TRU units, whether customers already own a Thermo King unit or want to buy an OEM refurbished Thermo King unit. Owner/operators and fleet managers can choose from multiple service packages, each of which varies in service parts review, component protection, and warranty length.

Your shop sets it up.

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Blue Track by Thermo King.

Blue Track is Thermo King's certification for dealer service locations. The Blue Track service model “defines service excellence through triage and express services, dwell-time monitoring, real-time updates to customers and extended dealership hours.”

All seven TKSE shops run Blue Track.

Questions

About Thermo King's fleet programs. Anything else, call your shop.

How do I sign up?

Call your shop. It sets up each program for your fleet.

What does Guaranteed Maintenance cover?

Planned and unscheduled maintenance, plus breakdown repairs, at a fixed cost for the length of the agreement. You also get a detailed service schedule and records.

Which units can get the Extended Warranty?

The coverage chart lists Precedent S-600, S-700 and C-600 units, the Precedent S-750i, the 3rd Generation TriPac diesel APU and the T-90 diesel truck series. Additional warranties are available; ask your shop for details.

Can I combine programs?

Yes. Enhance your Thermo King extended warranty plan with a Guaranteed Maintenance Program. Full unit and major component coverage can be combined too.

How does Centralized Billing work?

Customers have work performed at an authorized Thermo King dealer, and the dealer invoices the customer's account. At the end of the month, Thermo King consolidates the invoices into one monthly statement and sends it to the customer for payment.

Does the Extended Warranty transfer if I sell the unit?

Yes. The coverage transfers when you sell the APU or reefer unit. Terms and conditions may apply.

Will someone go through our unit reports with us?

Yes. Your shop can go through your units' reports with you.

Talk to TKSE about fleet programs.

Your shop sets up Thermo King's programs for your fleet.

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