Staying safe in the shop
With the right policies, procedures, and training in place, fleets can lessen the inherent risks of operating a maintenance facility — without having to compromise efficiency. One of a fleet’s…
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10 steps to assess the parts storeroom
Follow this checklist to evaluate how well a fleet parts room is working. Storerooms and storage of spare parts are frequently an afterthought in the design of a repair facility.…
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What’s the difference between a technician and a mechanic?
As vehicle technology has evolved, so has the role – and title – of those who service commercial trucking equipment. The role of an individual who services and maintains commercial…
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Can your CMMS do that?
Unknown or underused functionality of fleet maintenance management software. As cost analysis for fleet operation expenses continues to drive maintenance shop efficiencies, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) providers are continually…
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A guide to world-class maintenance
Consider your company’s best practices for managing the assets and people in your organization Some of the most critical concepts in our lives are concepts that call on us to…
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Gremlins and ghosts: How to combat electrical issues on modern trucks
New technology on trucks is creating new challenges for proper electrical system maintenance. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve. During World War II, U.S. aircrews coined the term…
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How do you know when to replace a vehicle?
Calculating the cost per mile for the total vehicle lifecycle can help determine optimal vehicle replacement intervals. At some point during the life of a truck, the cost to keep…
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Be aware of maintenance scheduling challenges in the shop
An evaluation of scheduling challenges can help pinpoint and improve vehicle service. If we were maintenance and service oracles, we would never start a job we couldn’t finish. But in…
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How fleets can benefit from having a SAMP
A strategic asset management plan is an enterprise-level policy that dictates how the organization treats its assets. There is a group of decisions that shop managers make that should be…
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The hardest defects to see
Finding and fixing hidden flaws in a fleet’s maintenance system can help streamline vehicle service. When considering defects in commercial vehicle maintenance, we can start by thinking about the top…
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