june2023 - 9
Preventive maintenance is routine and a
little boring by nature, but a bit of extra
attention to scheduling and execution
brings some exciting benefits-and profits.
By Mindy Long
[ PLANNING ]
D
espite all the changes and challenges to the
commercial vehicle industry, there's still one thing
that never changes for shops: preventive maintenance.
And most importantly, technicians have to
do it the right way at the right time. Oil changes,
filter cleanings and replacements, tire checks, the
list-and the intervals-go on and on.
PMs are the most fundamental part of vehicle
maintenance, yet some need reminding of their
importance, according to Kevin Clark, head of
shop operations for Cox Automotive Mobility
Fleet Services.
" A lot of folks forget that it isn't just checking a
box to say it is DOT legal and they changed the
oil, " Clark said. " The goal is to identify wear items
and safety items on the vehicle that won't make it
to the next PM; it's to prevent component failures
from leaving a driver or load down on the road-or
putting them in a safety situation. "
Dan Carrano, VP of fleet maintenance for A. Duie
Pyle, agreed, adding the PM inspection process is
all about catching that one part approaching their
end of life " before it fails on the road. "
" You want the truck to go from PM to PM with
as few failures as possible, " Carrano continued.
Yes, PMs are a bit mundane, and not at all
glamorous. After all, who notices when a successful
PM is completed? Fleet owners and drivers
will notice, however, if the shop missed something
that led to a suspension failure or an engine
issue. Everyone else who must now spring into
action will notice, too.
Scheduling PMs and monitoring that they were
done can be a complicated process for maintenance
management, especially when dealing
with parts and labor shortages. But you can either
make excuses or make changes. The maintenance
leaders who spoke with Fleet Maintenance on the
subject all think change is the better and far more
cost-efficient option. And to help all fleets get on
the same PM page, they have provided several
ways to simplify and optimize this monotonous-yet-critical
process.
Coordinating service
The most efficient way to perform PMs is to schedule
as many at the same time as possible. That's
easier said than done, though. Many moving parts
have to come together to ensure equipment is seen
at the appropriate intervals and the right technicians
and parts are available.
" The objective is to try and schedule PMs when
the driver is off and not going to be driving the
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of june2023
Hitched Up: Navigating the messy middle
Shop Operations: The hidden value of optimized PM scheduling
In the Bay: Crackproof glass repair gameplan
Equipment: Charging ahead? CEV Progress Report
Trailer: Tractor-trailer air lines: Contamination keep away
Safety: The astronomical importance of shop ergonomics
Management: Why employee feedback is a gift
Guest Editorial: How IoT reshapes maintenance
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Product Spotlight: Battery testing equipment
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june2023 - Hitched Up: Navigating the messy middle
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june2023 - Shop Operations: The hidden value of optimized PM scheduling
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june2023 - In the Bay: Crackproof glass repair gameplan
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june2023 - Equipment: Charging ahead? CEV Progress Report
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june2023 - Trailer: Tractor-trailer air lines: Contamination keep away
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june2023 - Safety: The astronomical importance of shop ergonomics
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june2023 - Management: Why employee feedback is a gift
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june2023 - Guest Editorial: How IoT reshapes maintenance
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june2023 - Fleet Parts & Components
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