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Direct labor can be summed up as time on task, or any time spent doing a specific task or repair. The work order is open, and as soon as the technician clocks in to perform preventive maintenance, for example, that counts as direct labor. The issue of monitoring and managing indirect labor costs is important because time is so important to fleet management.
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The City of Chicago is soliciting bids for scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) services for its non-emergency Class 1-3 vehicles in an effort to reduce PM costs and vehicle downtime. The contract will not affect the jobs of fleet technicians.
Read More →The Washington County, Minn., Public Works Department wants to shift its fleet from a “bust-n-fix” operation to a preventive maintenance (PM) operation in 2014.
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A new study conducted by automotive lift company Stertil-Koni found that the top areas cited as “very important” to fleet maintenance operations in the U.S. and Canada are safety, the top choice of 97% of respondents; controlling costs, at 91%; and minimizing downtime, at 88%.
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Idemitsu offers a new lineup of lubricants, Idemitsu 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, 5W-20 Premium Engine Oil and 5W-30 Premium Engine Oil. According to the company, each uses the same lubricant technology that is OE factory fill at Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Kia, Subaru, GM, and others.
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DENVER – One of the conference sessions, given by Craig M. Croner, administrative services manager for the City of Boise, Idaho, discussed the topic of how fleet managers can justify providing in-house preventive maintenance (PM) services to managers and other stakeholders in a government organization.
Read More →PHILADELPHIA – Pep Boys is a national service provider for most fleet leasing/management companies.
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The 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film (PPF) helps maintain and preserve a vehicle's exterior condition against the elements.
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The Lubegard Heavy Duty line, which includes protectants and a 2-in-1 coolant, is designed for servicing heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, particularly those that are past warranty.
Read More →BOYNTON BEACH, FL - Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated has been granted a new patent for "Lubricant Filtration System," which provides the capability of integrating the engine's oil filter with Puradyn's bypass micro-filtration product.
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