How to increase the income of a transport company?
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1. How an In-House Workshop Can Generate Profit and Gain an Edge in the DPF Services Market
The DPF filter cleaning service market is clearly evolving. More and more transport companies are beginning to realize that their own technical facilities don't have to be just a cost center—they can actually generate additional, predictable revenue, driven by growing demand.
The increasing awareness of how the condition of a DPF filter affects fuel consumption and vehicle reliability means more companies are now opting for regular cleaning rather than waiting for breakdowns. This creates opportunities for those who can offer the service faster and more efficiently—especially locally.
2. DPF as a Profitable Service
A workshop servicing its own fleet can easily expand into DPF filter cleaning. Investing in the right equipment and implementing the procedure allows the facility to handle not only in-house vehicles, but also external clients—without needing to restructure workshop operations.
The business model is simple: the average market price for cleaning a truck DPF filter is around 900 PLN (net), while operational costs (labor, energy, cleaning agents) typically don’t exceed 50–100 PLN. Even with just a few jobs per week, this translates into a steady, reliable income—independent of fluctuations in the transport business.
3. Why Time is Becoming a Key Factor
Currently, DPF cleaning—including drying—takes 4 to 5 hours in many service centers. With increasing service demand and growing customer awareness, turnaround time is becoming a critical factor—both in terms of workshop efficiency and customer convenience.
Otomatic has responded to this challenge by developing a brand-new machine from the ground up for cleaning truck filters: the DPF Truck Matic, scheduled to launch in May/June 2025.
This new device reduces the cleaning and drying process to just 30–60 minutes, giving workshops the capacity to handle more jobs per day—and to truly compete with established service providers.
4. Speed Will Define the Market Leaders
As demand for DPF services grows, it's becoming clear that those who offer shorter turnaround times—without compromising on quality—will gain the upper hand. For customers, speed is a decisive factor in choosing a service provider. For workshops, it means higher throughput and a faster return on investment.
Companies that implement the new technology first will likely secure a strategic position in their local market and attract new clients before their competitors can catch up.
5. In-House Service Means Real Savings
Developing this kind of service also directly reduces fleet operating costs. A regularly cleaned DPF filter can cut fuel consumption—often by 2 to 3 liters per 100 km. For high-mileage vehicles, this can result in annual savings of 15,000 to 20,000 PLN per vehicle.
Importantly, these numbers are no longer theoretical. Companies that have implemented preventive DPF cleaning are already seeing measurable improvements in fuel performance and fewer breakdowns.
6. DPF Truck Matic – A Solution for Companies That Want More
The DPF Truck Matic was designed for companies that want to grow their workshop into an independent revenue stream, while also optimizing the maintenance costs of their own fleet.
With shorter service times, predictable margins, and growing demand, it’s more than just a piece of equipment—it’s a complete business model.
About the author
Christopher Smolec - CEO of OTOMATIC
Expert in business development and customer relationship building. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in promoting and updating machines and methods for cleaning diesel particulate filters, often known by the acronyms: DPF, FAP, GPF.
