Context
A family-owned almond operation west of Galt was about to enter shake season with 14 vehicles of varying age and condition. The owner's usual mechanic was overloaded with end-of-summer work and couldn't get to the pre-harvest readiness check.
Approach
- 01Scheduled a nine-day window for full pre-harvest inspection.
- 02Prioritized findings into 'must fix before shake', 'fix during', and 'fix after season'.
- 03Coordinated repair work with two local shops the owner had used before.
Outcome
- All 14 vehicles cleared and field-ready by day nine.
- Five critical findings — three cooling, one brake, one electrical — all addressed pre-shake.
- Zero in-season breakdowns across the fleet.