Conger

MARCH 11, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the world of forklift brakes, from their fundamental mechanics to sophisticated maintenance strategies, equipping you with vital insights and knowledge. Key Takeaway: Forklift brake components are crucial for safety and require regular brake maintenance to maintain peak performance and avoid accidents.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2018

on the average, the line must be shut down for maintenance for 20 hours during a month. First is around the word “maintenance” vs. the word “repair.” ” If the line requires 20 hours of maintenance to run reliably and avoid repairs, then this time must be planned into the expected monthly production.

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NGT News

MAY 8, 2023

a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, says Amerit Fleet Solutions will begin providing on-site preventative maintenance support for Blink’s fleet customers. Blink Charging Co.,

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These pilots, in a limited number of retail locations, are the next step in advancing Valvoline’s strategy to extend its preventive auto maintenance service model to EV owners, OEMs and fleets. The post Valvoline Pilots Electric Vehicle Maintenance Services appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JANUARY 12, 2023

s new EVgo ReNew is an enhanced and comprehensive maintenance program designed to ensure stations across EVgo’s charging network meet its quality and technology standards. The post EVGO Launches Maintenance Program for EV Charging Network Stations appeared first on NGT News.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Since 2012, American Transportation Research Institute reports that maintenance and repair costs represent between 8% to 10% of a fleet’s average marginal cost. Find out what fleets can do to manage those costs.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As a fleet manager, implementing a preventive maintenance solution can be one of the most effective ways to improve productivity, efficiency and safety.

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DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Predictive maintenance takes hold in today's increasingly connected distribution center, where sensors, software, and the Internet converge to improve system visibility and reduce downtime.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Adhering to schedules and leveraging technology to enhance communication can help fleets overcome maintenance and repair concerns.

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NGT News

MARCH 4, 2022

AMPLY Power has launched ELEVATE, a service offering that goes beyond standard warranties and maintenance programs offered by EVSE providers by including a 99.9% The post AMPLY Power Releases New Maintenance Charging Program for EV Fleets appeared first on NGT News. uptime guarantee service-level agreement for charging infrastructure.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As trucks become more sophisticated, make sure your maintenance operations are equally sophisticated. Here are four benefits of digitizing your maintenance management system.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Each one helps the other bolster a maintenance program that delivers more. Here are four elements that fleets can focus on to ensure their vehicles will operate more efficiently and be on the road longer.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 28, 2022

With a systematic approach to maintenance, fleets can benefit from fewer roadside breakdowns and CSA violations.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Given proper attention, your fleet’s maintenance program can help you maximize asset life. However, before you even get to the maintenance stage you need to understand the equipment selection process. The post Commentary: Maintenance helps maximize asset life first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Preventive maintenance inspections—or PMIs—can help fleet managers determine the best time to replace a component to keep their trucks on the road. Supply chain problems are causing fleets to drive older trucks longer.

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A partnership between Fleet Complete and Pitstop results in a successful AI-powered platform for predictive engine, brakes and tire maintenance.

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A partnership between Fleet Complete and Pitstop results in a successful AI-powered platform for predictive engine, brakes and tire maintenance.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 20, 2019

Technicians are turning to new tools and technologies to overcome these challenges and reaping dividends through predictive maintenance and less vehicle downtime.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2021

What is maintenance dredging, and how can this process work to improve transportation and shipping? While the aims can include objectives such as finding valuable minerals, the primary goal of maintenance dredging is to make the waterway more suitable for human use by adding depth to it. Maintenance Dredging Must-Haves.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 6, 2019

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a series looking at maintenance decisions. Greg Hart is owner of Hart & Hart Consulting and interim vice president of maintenance at Smith Transport, a Roaring Spring, PA-based t Read part one here.

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

This is your ultimate guide to maintenance issues. Keeping Up on Preventative Maintenance 6. Maintaining Safety Standards Frequently Asked Maintenance Questions 1. Finding Workers The labor shortage is one of the key maintenance problems. You’re not only going to learn about the 11 most common ones. Let's dive in!

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When lockdown triggered a huge surge in ecommerce orders, Pets at Home recognised the importance of upgrading the maintenance and support of its automated warehouse systems by outsourcing to Invar Integration. planned maintenance vs completed maintenance 97%. scanner read rates 98%. We have the retail Christmas peak,” he says.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Marino Group’s Marine Repair Services – Container Maintenance Corporation (MRS-CMC), a leading provider of intermodal services, has opened a new depot facility at Port Houston. The post Port Houston opens new container maintenance depot appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The post Actionable data the key to maintenance excellence first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal. The nearly 23,000 miles averaged between breakdowns during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic set a record for the truckload segment – a figure that has trended upward since the end of 2017. .

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It seems shippers think they are getting more financial responsibility for admin and maintenance now that most class I rails have adopted PSR practices. Is PSR just another shorthand for cost cutting? Firms are usually trying to save money. And … Continue reading →

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Penske Truck Leasing announced today it has introduced a new truck maintenance on-site guide, Shipper’s Guide to Outsourcing On-Site Fleet Maintenance , which is now available at no cost. With third-party on-site maintenance, you can reap the benefits of a cost-efficient, in-house maintenance program while turning the risks (e.g.,

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NGT News

JUNE 6, 2022

The post Xcel Energy Increases Maintenance Fleet with Electric Terex-Navistar Bucket Trucks appeared first on NGT News. The truck’s technology is being delivered by Terex Utilities and Navistar, manufacturer of International trucks. The truck features two electric sources: one for the drivetrain and one for the lift mechanism.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 19, 2018

If you want to know about maintenance, ask a tow truck fleet — they’re the guys who need to get out reliably to clear away and recover others that have broken down.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

yourKONECRANES asset maintenance planner does not only provide customers with maintenance forecast, but guides them to the correct maintenance actions, and further helps planning and carrying out actions in a timely and effective way.

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NGT News

JULY 24, 2023

The order was executed through National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) and will include various battery configurations and Phoenix’s inverter […] The post Phoenix Electric Trucks Being Added to Airport Maintenance Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

To highlight the ease of propane autogas vehicle maintenance, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has released a new online resource for fleet owners interested in lowering their maintenance costs and downtime.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Spending on scheduled maintenance can help reduce fleets’ total cost of ownership—and it also assists with driver satisfaction, reassuring them that their trucks are well-maintained and setting them up for success.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The aid of technology has changed supply chains in countless ways, with one of the most prominent drivers of change in recent years being predictive maintenance. This is where predictive maintenance comes in. What is Predictive Maintenance? In turn, machine learning is the final component of predictive maintenance.

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United World Transporation

MAY 21, 2020

It is well known that for commercial refrigerated transport companies, including owner-operators, truck maintenance can be at times taxing. Thus, it’s critical to have an efficient or effective maintenance plan in place, to avoid unnecessary downturn or faults. 3 Simple Maintenance Tips. Create a Maintenance Schedule.

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NGT News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Voltera, a company that develops and operates electric vehicle charging facilities as a full-service turnkey solution for clients, is partnering with Amerit Fleet Solutions, an EV fleet maintenance company. The post Voltera, Amerit Focus on EV Fleet Maintenance Under New Partnership appeared first on NGT News.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 7, 2019

Editor’s note: This is the third part of a series looking at maintenance decisions. Read part one and part two here. Travis Wynes, director of fleet services at Fleet Advantage, an asset management and business intelligence firm, said it is importa

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