June 2020 - 18

IN THE BAY

		»Penske started utilizing
a voice-directed preventive
maintenance process in
2017, which vocally guides
a technician through
the inspection process.
The process is designed
to improve inspection
accuracy and consistency
while eliminating
paperwork. Since it is
handsfree, it also improves
technician safety.
Photo courtesy of Penske

Secrets of fleets with

STELL A R SA F ET Y
RATI NGS
[ SAFETY & HEALTH ]
Establishing a true safety culture requires
accountability, empowerment, and
airtight communication - as well as
a clear understanding of the common
causes of roadside inspection violations.
By Gregg Wartgow

18 Fleet Maintenance | June 2020

A

n initiative to update the way fleets are scored on highway safety
was expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Given the sudden
turn of events with COVID-19, it appears as though that effort is
stalled. Regardless, it's always a good time for fleets to take a look
at their safety protocols and determine if they are doing everything
necessary to avoid safety inspection violations.
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) is the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration's (FMCSA) program that holds fleets and
drivers accountable for safety. A fleet's safety information comprises a combination of roadside inspection data, accident history,



June 2020

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of June 2020

Uptime
Editor's Note
Evaluating On-Tire Balancing Options
Secrets of Fleets with Stellar Safety Ratings
Considerations for Purchasing New or Used Trucks
Look on the Bright Side
Engine Oils and Optimized DPF Performance
Diagnostics
Management
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Guest Editorial
June 2020 - 1
June 2020 - 2
June 2020 - 3
June 2020 - 4
June 2020 - 5
June 2020 - 6
June 2020 - 7
June 2020 - Uptime
June 2020 - 9
June 2020 - Editor's Note
June 2020 - 11
June 2020 - Evaluating On-Tire Balancing Options
June 2020 - 13
June 2020 - 14
June 2020 - 15
June 2020 - 16
June 2020 - 17
June 2020 - Secrets of Fleets with Stellar Safety Ratings
June 2020 - 19
June 2020 - 20
June 2020 - 21
June 2020 - 22
June 2020 - 23
June 2020 - 24
June 2020 - 25
June 2020 - Considerations for Purchasing New or Used Trucks
June 2020 - 27
June 2020 - 28
June 2020 - 29
June 2020 - Look on the Bright Side
June 2020 - 31
June 2020 - Engine Oils and Optimized DPF Performance
June 2020 - 33
June 2020 - Diagnostics
June 2020 - 35
June 2020 - Management
June 2020 - Fleet Parts & Components
June 2020 - 38
June 2020 - 39
June 2020 - Tools & Equipment
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June 2020 - 42
June 2020 - 43
June 2020 - 44
June 2020 - 45
June 2020 - Guest Editorial
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