Fleet Maintenance Management

Fleet maintenance expenditures are a significant portion of operating costs. To control them, it is important to use the option best suited for your fleet and realize what leverage exists in dealing with maintenance providers.

Over the years we have accumulated a vast amount of maintenance cost data that allows comparative analysis of maintenance costs. With thorough knowledge of how to add value to maintenance programs and understanding the cost drivers, we are well armed to leverage quick benefits to our clients by:

• Providing IT solutions based on your fleet maintenance requirements
• Assessing satisfactory staffing needs based on fleet size
• Understanding when to do in-house fleet maintenance
• Knowing what skill levels, training and certifications are required
• Helping you design the best fleet maintenance facility
• Optimizing shop resources and assets
• Avoiding over-maintaining equipment
• Comprising a good preventative fleet maintenance program
• Determining inventory requirements
• Evaluating cost avoidance initiatives for parts inventories
• Knowing when to outsource certain bills of work
• Recommending total outsource solutions when warranted
• Leveraging with maintenance providers
• Negotiating full service lease agreements
• Building a national fuel program
• Analyzing economic feasibility of equipment for capitalization

We identify which equipment and specifications provide good economic value to your organization. We have broad experience negotiating with original equipment manufacturers (OEM), dealers and component manufacturers across all fleet types including construction, semi, dry van, refrigerated, farm and automobile types.

Warranty recovery and out-of-warranty adjustments have considerable impact on overall operating costs too. TMG has considerable experience managing this key function and achieving the highest possible cost savings. We have a thorough knowledge of used equipment markets and assist with surplusing of used equipment. After determining that the fleet is operating at peak efficiency, we conduct a comprehensive comparative cost analysis with common carriers.

Lastly, benchmarking and measurement of key performance indicators are paramount to monitor savings. We can help you put mechanisms in place to ensure your savings are indeed going to the bottom line.

Common questions of fleet owners

• Should equipment be owned or leased?
• What should you negotiate for with full service lessors?
• Are vehicles engineered for your operating environment?
• Should equipment be financed or paid for in cash?
• How can equipment be purchased at the best price?
• Should I do mechanical work in-house?