Fleet Washing in Fort Lauderdale & Surrounding Broward Neighborhoods
The problem we see
Fort Lauderdale runs the gamut — Las Olas storefronts, Rio Vista historic homes, Coral Ridge waterfront estates, and the high-traffic commercial strips along US-1 and 17th Street. We tailor every job to the surface and the setting, whether it's a heritage stucco facade or a chain restaurant drive-through.
How we approach it
Clean trucks are rolling billboards. Dirty ones cost you customers, hurt your brand, and frankly look unprofessional. We run on-site fleet washing programs for delivery trucks, box trucks, service vans, school bus fleets, refrigerated trucks, landscaping trucks and tractor-trailers — usually weekly or biweekly at your yard or terminal.
What to expect on the day
Two-step washing (acid pre-soak to break up road film, alkaline detergent to lift dirt, full rinse) is the industry standard for getting road grime off fleet vehicles without scrubbing. We also do single-step bay-style washing when that's more practical for the fleet size and vehicle type.
What sets us apart
We're set up for water capture and reclaim where required. Florida stormwater rules apply to fleet washing the same way they apply to gas stations — wash water with road grime, brake dust and oil cannot be allowed to flow to storm drains. Operators who use non-compliant contractors are the ones cited and fined.
Getting a quote
We bring everything to your yard — water if your spigot can't keep up, hot water rigs, reclaim equipment, the whole setup. Most fleets find on-site washing dramatically cheaper per truck than sending vehicles through a commercial wash bay (and faster, since the vehicles aren't out of service).
The bottom line
Most fleet programs run weekly or biweekly at your yard, scheduled overnight or early morning when the trucks are parked. Service log per truck for billing and DOT compliance documentation.
What's included
Every job comes with the same checklist. No surprises.
- Two-step wash (acid pre-soak + alkaline detergent + rinse) or single-step
- Wheels, tires and rims detailed
- Logo and graphic protection (no chemistry that damages wraps)
- Water capture and reclaim available where required
- Service log per truck (vehicle ID, date, time)
- Weekly, biweekly or monthly cadence
- Hot water for road film and brake dust
- Cold water for trailers and routine touch-up
- On-site at your yard or terminal
- Stormwater-compliant disposal
How it works
Setup
Equipment and water capture in place at your yard. Hot water rig, recovery system if required, drainage management. We bring everything.
Pre-soak
Acid application to break up road film and oxidation, then alkaline detergent to lift dirt and grime. Dwell time for chemistry to work.
Wash
Brush or pressure pass depending on vehicle type and program. Wheels, tires and undercarriage detailed. Logos and wraps protected.
Rinse + log
Full rinse, vehicle inspected, service logged for billing and DOT records. Captured water disposed properly.
Why this matters in South Florida
South Florida's climate is brutal on exteriors
South Florida dust, salt and brake film coats delivery vehicles fast — especially trucks running coastal routes through Hollywood, Hallandale, Sunny Isles and along A1A. Weekly washing keeps your brand looking professional and protects the paint from salt corrosion.
Why proper technique matters here
Most fleet operators in Broward find that on-site washing is significantly cheaper per truck than sending them through a commercial wash bay — and faster, since the vehicles never leave the yard. The math heavily favors on-site for fleets of five or more vehicles.
Coastal vs. inland realities
Brand and graphics protection matters. Vehicle wraps and logos are major investments and can be ruined by aggressive wash chemistry or improper technique. We use chemistry rated safe for vinyl wraps and have plenty of experience with wrapped delivery and service vehicles.
HOA, insurance, and resale pressure
DOT and corporate compliance often requires regular washing documentation. We maintain service logs per vehicle that satisfy most corporate fleet management systems and DOT inspection requirements.
Seasonal timing that pays off
School bus fleets are a specialized category — strict environmental requirements, no aggressive chemistry, schedule that works around morning and afternoon routes. Several school district and private school bus fleets are on our regular schedule.
More about this service
Coastal Fort Lauderdale gets the worst of the salt + humidity combo, and the older neighborhoods have a mix of original stucco, lime-based plasters and 1950s painted block that all need different chemistry. Inland west of I-95 is heavy tree cover, which means more roof algae and more gutter cleanings.
Signs it's time to call us
If any of these sound familiar, you're overdue.
What affects the price
Every property is different. These are the things we look at when we quote.
- Number of trucks per visit
- Truck size (van, box truck, tractor, trailer)
- Wash type (single or two-step)
- Frequency (weekly through monthly)
- Water reclaim required (varies by site)
- Hot water vs. cold water
- Documentation requirements (DOT, corporate)
- Distance to your yard
Related services
We service all of Broward County
We service every neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, including Las Olas, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Victoria Park. Same crew, same standards across the whole city.
Ready for a free, no-pressure quote?
Tell us what needs cleaning. We usually respond same day, often within an hour.