Maintenance

Articles

Work Orders Are More Than Records. They're a Roadmap to Fleet Availability

What if your work orders could predict failures, uncover hidden costs, and boost fleet availability? Here's how leading fleets are using the data.

How Public Fleets Earn Public Trust and Operate Under Scrutiny

White cargo van driving on a paved road with trees and greenery in the background.

Drive More Profit with Greater Fleet Uptime

Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.

The Fleet Efficiency Gap: Where Budgets, Utilization & Risk Collide

News•by Mike Antich•August 2, 2013

Stanton Announces Retirement from City of San Antonio

Long-time fleet manager Bob Stanton announced his retirement from the City of San Antonio effective July. At the City of San Antonio, Stanton was the assistant director - building and equipment services – Fleet.

News•August 1, 2013

View Recordings of ASE Webinars about Testing

The two webinars discuss tests from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). One details how tests are developed and the other provides test-takers with tips on how to make the most of their time during an exam.

News•by Mike Antich•July 30, 2013

Mitchell to Retire from Arlington County, Virginia

Allen Mitchell, equipment bureau chief for Arlington County, Va., announced he will retire effective Nov. 1, 2013. His responsibilities at Arlington County include managing the County fleet of 1,500 assets.

News•July 29, 2013

Report Recommends Centralization of North Carolina Public Safety Fleet

The report focuses on Department of Public Safety law enforcement vehicles managed by three sections: 2,209 by State Highway Patrol, 178 by Alcohol Law Enforcement, and 11 by State Capitol Police.

Products•July 26, 2013

Pro Series Plus Timing Kits for Timing Belt and Water Pump Service

These kits come with either an OE-style plastic or a metal impeller. ContiTech also offers kit versions with new water pump housings.

Products•July 26, 2013

Prying and Smoothing Tools

Snap-on offers its three-piece Light Duty Prying/Smoothing tools set (PPN300), which is designed for spreading or smoothing epoxy, adhesives, and silicone uniformly.

News•July 26, 2013

Tampa Fleet Achieves 3rd Year of ASE Blue Seal Recognition

The City of Tampa, Fla., Fleet Maintenance Division has earned Blue Seal of Excellence recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Of the fleet's technical staff, 90% have obtained ASE certification.

News•July 24, 2013

DC Fire & EMS Hires Consultant to Perform Vehicle Fleet Audit

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) has selected BDA Global to perform an audit that will examine the department’s current fleet capacity and management practices.

News•July 22, 2013

3 Men Charged for Stealing Firearms from Sheriff’s Vehicles Parked at Fleet Compound

Sedgwick County (Kan.) has charged three men with theft of firearms and other items from Sheriff’s vehicles parked in the fleet maintenance compound, according to the Wichita Eagle.

Products•July 19, 2013

XtraSeal TPMS Tools Assortment

31 Inc. Offers its XtraSeal TPMS Tools Assortment (P/N 17-168, which is a compact, 14-piece TPMS tool kit designed to allow technicians to work on tire-pressure monitoring systems.

Prev Next