MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S. in late August and early September, wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. Here’s the fleet impact from public agencies caught in the hurricanes’ paths.
Direct labor can be summed up as time on task, or any time spent doing a specific task or repair. The work order is open, and as soon as the technician clocks in to perform preventive maintenance, for example, that counts as direct labor. The issue of monitoring and managing indirect labor costs is important because time is so important to fleet management.
There are various levels of automation when it comes to fleet fuel management systems for government fleets, and there’s a system for any reasonable budget. When purchasing a fuel management system, consider the various roll-out methods that work with tight finances, as well as benefits and return on investment.
Volatility in gas prices has made creating fuel budgets a tough job. Fleets share their ideas and best practices.