The Vehicle Maintenance Report Standards (VMRS) was established by the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations (ATA) back in 1970. It created a standardized method for recording truck service information, and it comes in three flavors:
- Three-digit codes provide a high level view into an issue, such as which system is affected.
- Six-digit codes include the major components within the system.
- Nine-digit codes identify specific parts and their location on a vehicle.
If you’re just getting started, stick with three digits. It’s best to start small and once shop managers and technicians have a solid grasp on three digit entry, then move up to six and then nine. To learn more about VMRS and why you should be using it, watch the video above.
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