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Articlesby Denise RondiniJune 28, 2021

8 Ways To Better Manage Parts Inventory

Proper truck parts inventory management is more important than ever. Check out these eight simple ways that will help fleets manage inventories more effectively.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2021

Mitchell 1 Adds VMRS Codes to Truck Repair Software

Mapping labor jobs in TruckSeries software to Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards now gives fleets visibility into repairs and overall vehicle costs.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJune 10, 2021

Actual Cost Data Helps Fleets Benchmark Repair Performance

Benchmarking allows an organization to measure repair performance and compare it to that of other, similar businesses – and to discover areas where they can make improvements. But getting good benchmarking data can be a challenge.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2021

TMC, Decisiv Launch Parts, Labor Cost Benchmarking Study

The report will be based on the TMC’s vehicle maintenance reporting standards, and will track parts and labor expenditures and trends throughout North America.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 18, 2019

Cracking the VMRS Code

How a set of codes developed nearly 50 years ago will change the way you spec and maintain trucks.

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NewsMarch 18, 2019

Truck Repair Costs Rise, Says Benchmarking Study

The average cost of mechanical repairs in the trucking industry increased for the second straight quarter – but one fleet improved its time between breakdowns to a new record, according to the latest benchmarking report from the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 4, 2018

Rush Service Connect Now Allows Maintenance Tracking, Analysis

Mega truck dealer group Rush Enterprises is doubling down on fleet uptime with its RushCare Service Connect communications platform, taking it beyond a tool for real-time communication between the dealers and fleet customers into a maintenance tracking and management system.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJune 15, 2017

Reports: The Final Piece of the Outsourcing Equation

One concern fleets have when considering outsourcing their maintenance and repair is that they will lose control over that portion of their operation. Paying attention to reporting can help address that fear.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 13, 2017

Commentary: The Best Maintenance Tools May Not Be in the Shop at All

Editor in chief Deborah Lockridge explains that the most powerful tools you may not be fully taking advantage of in the shop involve information.

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NewsDecember 20, 2016

TRP Parts Catalog Offers VMRS Navigation

TRP has introduced its new all-makes parts catalog on TRPParts.com, offering customers a more efficient experience by using the industry-standard Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards to search for parts.

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