Tracking maintenance shouldn’t be a headache. Ditch the scattered spreadsheets for a single comprehensive maintenance log that helps you stay ahead of repairs and keep your vehicles on the road
Tracking maintenance shouldn’t be a headache. Ditch the scattered spreadsheets for a single comprehensive maintenance log that helps you stay ahead of repairs and keep your vehicles on the road
Regular maintenance tracking helps you manage the daily operational costs of your vehicles while preventing expensive breakdowns and unexpected downtime. Beyond keeping your fleet running smoothly, a structured maintenance approach protects your drivers by minimizing the risk of vehicle failures during operation.
The best way to track every aspect of your fleet maintenance is with AUTOsist's fleet maintenance software. If you're still exploring possibilities, and using paper work order logs, this Excel Spreadsheet template is a great place to start.
This comprehensive Excel template streamlines vehicle data entry, service tracking and important calculations like operating costs per mile — everything organized in a single document. Built as an accessible, easy-to-navigate Excel workbook, you'll be recording maintenance within minutes.
This comprehensive Excel template streamlines vehicle data entry, service tracking and important calculations like operating costs per mile — everything organized in a single document. Built as an accessible, easy-to-navigate Excel workbook, you'll be recording maintenance within minutes.
Want to see it in action? We've got you covered with a step-by-step guide.
Want to see it in action? We've got you covered with a step-by-step guide.
Using this free fleet maintenance log, you can record and monitor data including:
Calculate your total cost of ownership for each vehicle and analyze spending patterns to determine the optimal time to replace aging assets rather than continue repairs.
Document complete service history for every vehicle including repair details, maintenance tasks, parts costs, labor expenses and total expenditures for each service event.Keep a historical record of what work has been performed on an asset and how much it costs.
Establish optimal service frequencies for each vehicle based on time or mileage thresholds to proactively schedule maintenance before problems occur.
Maintain comprehensive vehicle profiles including make, model, VIN, year, license plate and specifications to quickly reference manufacturer recommendations for service.
Track your complete fleet inventory with organized folders and custom fields: Folder organization for vehicle grouping
Vehicle status tracking (Active, Important, Out of Reach)
Complete vehicle identification (ID, nickname, type)
Year, make, model, trim specifications
License plate and VIN recording
Current odometer readings
Unlimited custom fields for your specific tracking needs
Monitor vehicle usage: Start and end odometer readings
Automatic distance calculations
Trip purpose documentation
Custom tracking fields
Monitor fuel consumption and efficiency: Fill-up date and location logging
Gallons purchased and cost tracking
Automatic MPG calculations
Trip distance recording
Fuel type and brand documentation
Notes for partial or missed fill-ups
Document vehicle condition checks: Inspection type and title
Date/time and odometer logging
Inspector identification
Issue documentation and counting
Status tracking
Quick observations and reminders: Timestamped notes
Vehicle-specific annotations
Custom categorization options
Never miss scheduled maintenance: Date-based reminder setup
Odometer-based alerts
Recurring interval configuration (time or mileage)
Priority assignment (High, Medium, Low, None)
Status monitoring (Due, Completed)
Reminder notes and details
Manage repairs and maintenance tasks: Unique work order numbering
Issue and due date tracking
Start and completion timestamps
Time-to-complete tracking
Priority classification
Status updates (Open, In Progress, Completed, Due)
Comprehensive task details
Maintain comprehensive service records: Service date and description tracking
Odometer reading at time of service
Shop/vendor documentation
Itemized cost breakdown (parts, labor, tax, miscellaneous)
Automatic total cost calculations
Work order reference linking
Detailed service notes
Digital document storage: Important document archiving
Date and description tracking
Quick reference for registrations, insurance, permits
Custom fields for document categorization
Ready to move beyond manual spreadsheets? Drowning in paperwork? Can't find that service record? Consider upgrading to fleet management software like AUTOsist. AUTOsist automates the entire maintenance workflow — from automated service alerts to comprehensive analytics — ensuring nothing gets overlooked. And with mobile access, your entire team can view service schedules, complete inspections, update odometer readings and more — from any location, on any device.
"This platform cuts my daily administrative work by over an hour each evening when I'm updating our records. Using the system as designed has transformed our fleet operations!"
"This platform cuts my daily administrative work by over an hour each evening when I'm updating our records. Using the system as designed has transformed our fleet operations!"
Tommy Pennington
CIO/CTO, MDR Construction
"The AUTOsist interface is incredibly intuitive; even though I don't consider myself particularly tech-savvy, the onboarding support gave me everything I needed to confidently use the platform and train my entire team."
"The AUTOsist interface is incredibly intuitive; even though I don't consider myself particularly tech-savvy, the onboarding support gave me everything I needed to confidently use the platform and train my entire team."
Paul Loudat
Safety Specialist, Kings Oil Tools
"We needed a solution that consolidated all our fleet information in one place for better decision-making and strategic planning. This platform delivered exactly that."
"We needed a solution that consolidated all our fleet information in one place for better decision-making and strategic planning. This platform delivered exactly that."
Joanna G.
Office Admin, Universal CommOne