Kenneth E. McKibben, former head of maintenance for Penske Truck Leasing, has launched a new transportation consultant company, Single Source Transportation Solutions.
The new company, headquartered in Reading, Pa., will provide consultant services to the transportation industry, including evaluating fleet operations and recommending specific strategies regarding performance, safety and fleet expansion/contraction.

"Our mission is to be an essential link between fleets and manufacturers," said McKibben. "We're a group of affiliated consultants, under one roof, providing support for manufacturers and fleets including technical training, vehicle specifications, performance measurement and maintenance policies and procedures.

"We can provide expert guidance in areas of truck maintenance, component evaluation, failure analysis and fuel consumption," he added.

According to McKibben, Single Source is already discussing contracts with several fleet operators and manufacturers. "We're here to provide solid guidance to fleets and evaluate products to ensure they meet high standards, thereby improving life cycles and driving more profitability for fleet operators," he said.

While at Penske, McKibben was responsible for the maintenance strategies and actions for over 200,000 vehicles and relationships with over 200 manufacturers.

More info: www.kmsinglesource.com