James Cade Jan 29, 20213 minTHE CHAOS OF THE 'MESSY MIDDLE'In a recent article for Trimble, I looked back on my experiences in the transportation industry and summarized some of the major changes...
James Cade Jan 28, 20213 minShops and Schools Working Together - WrenchWayI recently had a conversation with a leader of a large company as to how Asset and Maintenance Insights (AMI), LLC could assist in...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minThe Maturation of Fleet MaintenanceUpon my semi-retirement from Ruan Transportation, Trimble asked me to write an article reflecting on my many years in the transportation...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minMcDonalds and Outsourcing MaintenanceFleets outsourcing their maintenance is like going to McDonalds; it is convenient, it satisfies your immediate need, but it is not good...
James Cade Jan 20, 20212 minTrailer Underride Guard IssuesIn a recent FleetOwner article, Kevin Jones outlined the pending inspection changes regarding rear underride guards on trailers. On...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minReview of ATRI Operational Costs of Trucking - 2020I recently reviewed data from the 2020 ATRI report and was surprised to see that fleet “repair and maintenance costs (R&M)” in 2019 had...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minTechnician Crisis!In most surveys, the driver shortage is stated as being the number one issue facing the trucking industry. Although it is an important...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minReducing Emergency Roadside EventsAccording to data from the Q3 FleetNet and ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC), fleets spend a staggering $4.5B annually on...
James Cade Jan 20, 20213 minTire Management - The BasicsTires are always in the top ten categories of maintenance expenses for fleets, but where it falls in the ranking depends on the quality...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minFocusing on Shop SafetyPromoting safety in fleet operations makes good business sense, in so many ways. Most fleets focus on vehicle safety but often overlook...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minManaging Technician ProductivitySuccessful fleets, no matter their size, understand the value of managing technician productivity. Just like anything, measuring and...
James Cade Jan 20, 20211 minThe Basics of Fleet WarrantyA fleet warranty program must accomplish three things; collect monies to offset repair costs for unexpected failures, hold OEMs...