Back to Basics Track

Sometimes fleet maintenance managers say they feel as if communicating to upper management is like trying to use a second language as a non-native speaker. One might have some of the words and phrases right, but the context of the message is simply not being accurately conveyed. Sound familiar? 

Fleet managers and executives are often very technically savvy but they may not be well versed in the language of business management. To make matters worse, it can be especially difficult to communicate complex technical subjects to a non-technical audience. 

Roadside repair and breakdown maintenance is a tough business, and the conditions technicians and towing personnel must work under just make it worse. However, the risks can be minimized effectively if proper safety and task procedures are followed. Does your operation’s training program cover this type of maintenance adequately? 

Diagnosing today’s electrical and electronic systems is one of the biggest challenges facing technicians. Those that are masters of this important technical skill are highly sought after and welcome additions to any fleet maintenance team. How do your technicians stack up? 

ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is a professional society of considerable size and scope. Its 15 standing Study Groups and supporting cast of hundreds of Task Forces and other various committees can appear overwhelming to both the uninitiated and experienced member alike. 

ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has developed what is widely considered the industry’s best collection of recommended practices on the subject of tire and wheel maintenance, specification and repair. Yet so often fleets struggle with the basics of tire maintenance management such as ensuring proper tire inflation for
the load being carried. Is your operation well-versed in proper tire and wheel practices? 

Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensors keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. Sensors can be some of the most vexing aspects of today’s modern aftertreatment systems on conventionally powered diesel vehicles. 

If NOx sensors are increasing both your maintenance costs and downtime, then perhaps you should consider attending this session, during which our panel of experts will walk attendees through complex sensor diagnostics using root cause methodology. 

Clean, dry air is essential for proper operation of pneumatic systems on commercial vehicles. Without it, increased downtime as well as shortened component and vehicle service life will inevitably result. 

Refrigerated trailers are critical to the maintenance of our modern lifestyle. Without proper refrigeration transport, it would be next to impossible to handle temperature-sensitive and perishable freight, compromising food, medical and other cold chain industries. ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has several recommended practices that pertain to the maintenance of refrigerated trailers including: