Vehicle maintenance pro : the A to Z guide to managing your vehicle maintenance.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

J.J. Keller & Associates.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motor vehicle fleets--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Motor vehicle fleets.

Motor vehicles--Maintenance and repair--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Motor vehicles.

Motor vehicle fleets--Safety measures--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1238 p.)

Place of Publication:

Neenah, Wisconsin : J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book offers practical advice on selecting best vehicles for the job, tracking costs and repairs, developing maintenance standard, and organizing the shop for maximum efficiency. Explains how to conduct a hazardous waste audit, determine the number of mechanics needed, and evaluate the company's maintenance policies and procedures. Includes equipment specifications (Part 571) for new vehicles. Includes applicable DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations, plus samples and diagrams.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Introduction; Credits; Table of Contents; Shop Operations; Determining Maintenance Schedules; Introduction - Why a maintenance manual; Fleet maintenance organization; Why have PM and schedules; Determining PM intervals; Determining PM checklists; Documenting preventive maintenance; Example of a PM schedule; Driver's role in PM; Case study; Sample maintenance and inspection forms; Parts Management; Sourcing Parts; Tracking parts; Warranty program; Stocking parts: The inventory; Recordkeeping; Maintenance and repair recordkeeping; Analyzing Data

The Computer and the ShopSummary; Operational Planning; The operational plan - What is it?; Why do operational planning at the department level?; The six elements of operational planning; Maintenance specific operational planning; On-road repair plan; Summary; Vehicle Systems and Specifications; Requirements and Accessories; The purchasing process; Equipment specification; Equipment Specification Guide; Available accessory equipment; Improving Fuel Efficiency; Driver habits and performance; Implementing a fuel bonus; Equipment specifications; Inspection and Maintenance; Summary

Emission SystemsEmission standards; Diesel particulate filters; Exhaust gas recirculation; Selective catalytic reduction; Clean fuels; CARB; Idle reduction laws; Tire Management; Introduction; Purchasing considerations; Maintenance; Extending tire life; Recordkeeping; Failure analysis; Summary; Electronic Systems; Electronic components; Electronic safety systems; System interoperability; Personnel; Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Technicians; The maintenance manager/supervisor; The technician; Specialized training and certification; Building the team; Performance Evaluation; The basics

Evaluation should reflect actual performanceEstablish goals for performance; Delivering negative feedback; Ensure consistency; Performance evaluation criteria; Training for performance evaluations; How to conduct a performance evaluation; Performance evaluations for technicians; Time control; Quality control; Rework tracking; Improving technician productivity after the evaluation; Compliance Management; DOT; Part 393 - Parts and Accessories; Speed limiting; Part 396 - Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Appendix G and the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria

Part 391- Qualification of driversPart 395 - Hours of Service; Additional rules that apply to technicians who operate CDL vehicles on the roadway; Compliance reviews; OSHA; Overview; Rights and responsibilities under OSHA; OSHA and the General Duty Clause; Hazard Communications Standard; Typical OSHA compliance issues; Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER); Surviving an OSHA inspection; Organize for safety; OSHA Training; EPA; An Overview of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Specific EPA programs and requirements; Self Audits

DOT Self Audit - Calculating factor rating for the Vehicle Factor portion of a Compliance Review

Notes:

"This publication updates in March/September"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 14, 2015).

ISBN:

1-281-96705-X

9786611967055

1-60287-545-6