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What are the CSA 2010 fears regarding vehicle maintenance, or lack thereof?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart says: Now everyone is scrambling about CSA 2010.What are we going to do? Got to have a meeting! Conference calls? In addition, if you look at t...
Why should you keep a VCR book in the truck?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart Comments: Ever look in a truck to try to find the copy of the vehicle condition report (VCR) to sign? At one dollar per minute, you could be ...
What should be done with VCRs?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart suggests: Review all vehicle condition reports (VCR) daily, checking for defects. The VCR should accompany the repair order, or if the shop is ...
What is the proper vehicle condition report (VCR) process?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart suggests: Ensure that your process is working. You’ll need a VCR at the end of each tour of duty (according to FMCSA 396.11-396.13, whic...
Computer software, what should I consider? Stuart says:
By Darry Stuart
April 28, 2010
When choosing to use computer software, the end result is a cost-per-mile, cost-per-case, cost-per-hour or cost-per-something else number. Computer so...
Well, with a computer I can control my labor! Stuart Comments:
By Darry Stuart
April 28, 2010
False, a computer never controlled any labor, only tracks the hours, if reported. And it can put pressure on labor, yes and sometimes needed, depend...
What is the real importance of software program? Stuart says:
By Darry Stuart
April 28, 2010
Software has a number of functions and lowering costs is a by-product of the system’s data. Here are most important functions:
1. The first ...
I need a computer system to lower my costs. Stuart Comments:
April 28, 2010
This is not true. A lot of shop managers, shop foreman’s or garage managers want to rely on a computer system to lower their costs. A computer ...
I have looked at the numbers and I can’t see where my costs are too high!
By Darry Stuart
March 3, 2010
Stuarts says:
That is correct when, the numbers get to a reasonable level you can’t see how to drive cost lower. You may be taken to task and ...
Benchmarking. I was told I need to do it, what is it?
By Darry Stuart
March 3, 2010
Stuart Explains:
Benchmarking can also be defined as “a standard or point of reference in measuring or judging quality, value, etc.”...
I need a budget
By Darry Stuart
March 3, 2010
Stuart Comments:
Budgeting is normally based on the previous years’ operating costs with either a slight increase or decrease based...
So, the percentage of repair dollars are up. Find me some more juice! Squeeze that orange some more.
By Darry Stuart
March 3, 2010
Stuart sites a case:
Recently, there was a situation where one fleet, which is managed by a very competent VP of maintenance, converted the ai...
What does PM, preventive maintenance rmeally Mean?
By Darry Stuart
March 3, 2010
Stuart Comments:
PM what does PM really mean? In some case it means lights out, afternoon or even after dark. In some cases its preventive maintena...
Measuring after PM repairs.
By Darry Stuart
December 10, 2009
Stuart recommends looking at:
Most of the successful cost-tracking systems use VMRS coding. I personally have been using VMRS for 35-plus years....
Low power: change the air filter or doesn’t the restriction gauge work?
By Darry Stuart
December 10, 2009
Stuart laughs at:
For some reason, the industry is paranoid about air restriction gauges. We just like to look at air filters and change them; w...
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