How Google Glasses could benefit fleets
Google’s Project Glasses point the way to new trucking efficiencies, particularly in the area of maintenance.
Numbers, Numbers, Numbers
Maintenance managers are always challenged by the bean counters, and in some cases they need to be. There is no question that there’s value in measuring cash in and cash out and sticking to a business plan that manages income and expenses. We have vehicle maintenance reporting standards (VMRS) to guide us. Those standards work
Demand for used truck parts increases
With older vehicles in the fleet, looking for new parts and remanufactured parts for older vehicles right now can be a challenge.
CSA 2010 & outsourcing maintenance
With CSA 2010 hanging over everyone’s heads, outsourcing maintenance may help fleets be better prepared, notes C. Oren Summer, president & CEO of FleetNet America, Inc. He goes on to say, “The main concept is putting an emphasis on preventive maintenance inspections. This includes a variety of requirements in preparation for CSA 2010. Included in
How should I measure after-PM repairs?
Stuart recommends: Most of the successful cost-tracking systems use VMRS coding. I personally have been using VMRS for 35-plus years. I also have stepped out of the box by adding a Reason for Repair Code (14) to track the costs after the PM inspection. Also, I want to see average inspection times per employee (because
FleetNet America announces CSA solutions
FleetNet will now handle “simultaneous events,” which will allow customers to call the company to dispatch, follow-up and pay third party mechanical vendors to handle multiple on-site events with all the specific customer accountability controls, VMRS coding, payment processing and other FleetNet functionality. This results in a lower “per occurrence” fee.
Benchmarking: Blessing or bain?
If you plan on using a benchmark, make sure it’s a realistic goal and based on applicable data
What is the real importance of software program? Stuart says:
Software has a number of functions and lowering costs is a by-product of the system’s data. Here are most important functions: 1. The first and most important function is to track and schedule PM’s, preventive maintenance, which helps ensure that you are tracking and performing these important tasks of fleet maintenance. In addition, it ensures
Well, with a computer I can control my labor! Stuart Comments:
False, a computer never controlled any labor, only tracks the hours, if reported. And it can put pressure on labor, yes and sometimes needed, depending on how you manage your operation. How do you track you labor? A few questions to ask yourself about your operation: 1. Do you capture 100% of your labor hours?
Doing whatever it takes
Steph Sabo says being ‘Cutting Edge’ comes down to the basics