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Safelite AutoGlass has conducted a poll where it asked drivers about basic preventive maintenance. Safelite found that 65% of respondents replace windshield wipers once per year, and 23% replace them every two to three years.
Read More →DETROIT – General Motors Fleet and Commercial Sales announced its GM Business Choice program now includes a two-year, 30,000-mile Business Maintenance Plan in addition to a cash allowance for vehicle accessories or upfits.
Read More →ITASCA, IL - EMKAY selected Auto Integrate’s industry leading electronic authorization platform to streamline their customer’s maintenance transactions through the EMKAY Maintenance Control Programs.
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A used company vehicle in poor condition, because of driver abuse or neglect will result in lost resale value. Fleets that have clearly articulated policies about vehicle upkeep and misuse receive a better quality product to remarket.
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If you’re looking to lower your fleet’s maintenance expense and spend less time in the shop, then record it, track it and give your drivers buy-in on the maintenance process.
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CLEVELAND, OH - Fleet Response announced the promotions of two individuals, Jeffrey Fender, who is now the vice president of sales and marketing, and Jeffrey Bonchek, now the vice president, sales, western region, for the company.
Read More →Although everyone seems to be “going green,” it’s not always easy to find a home for electric vehicles. Here are some ideas for utilizing these alternative-fuel models in fleet.
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At Scotts Lawn Service, reducing preventive maintenance is the current priority according to the company’s new Fleet Manager Scott Mayo.
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There has been an ongoing trend toward flat maintenance costs for the past three years. A number of fleets replaced vehicles early to take advantage of the strong resale market in the 2010 calendar-year, which helped keep a lid on preventive maintenance costs for CY-2011, as the average age of fleet vehicles in operation decreased with an increased number of older units taken out of service.
Read More →The price of parts is expected to rise as raw materials and manufacturing costs increase. There will continue to be ongoing upward pressure on replacement tire prices, particularly for commercial trucks. Oil drain intervals will continue to be extended, especially as OEMs migrate to the GF-5 motor oil standard, which provides better wear protection. However, two-thirds of all fleet maintenance expenses continue to be PM-related, which requires relentless monitoring of driver PM compliance.
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