Fleet Maintenance

Fleet Maintenance

Table of Contents

Abstract…………………………………………………………………………….3

Review of Literature………………………………………………………………..4

Fleet Maintenance………………………………………………………………….4

Nitrogen Tire Inflation…………………………………………………………….5

Technology and Tires……………………………………………………………...7

Data………………………………………………………………………………10

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..11

Reference…………………………………………………………………………12

Abstract

Fleet maintenance cost is the leading problem for a fleet manager. Maintenance costs occur from fuel, tires, accidents and misuse of the vehicle. One of the highest expenses in managing a fleet are costs associated with tires. Fleet Managers are responsible for having a preventive maintenance schedule established which includes tires, however, tires are still the hardest maintenance issue to control. Tires are sometimes overlooked even by professionals. Research suggests Nitrogen tire inflation and advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System are programs which could reduce the maintenance costs associated with tires.

Review of Literature

Fleet Maintenance

Fleet Maintenance is the responsibility of not only the Fleet Manager but the also the vehicle operator. Fleet Managers are responsible for establishing a preventive maintenance schedule for the entire fleet. Preventive Maintenance includes tires, oil changes and all other repairs that may be needed for the vehicle. Proper tire care is the key to getting the optimum life out of the tire. Tires are not universal and cannot be placed on just any vehicle. “Maximizing tire value begins with proper tire selection. There also needs to be an understanding that tires are designed for specific categories of operation” (Kolman, August 2009). Some organizations use the old “thumping” method to check tire pressure. “The problem with thumping a tire with a “Tire Billy” is that the average person can only tell if a tire is completely flat”...