Maintenance Management Flashcards
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Which type of warranty coverage typically applies when a fleet manager uses an approved vendor network for repairs?
Answer: OEM extended warranty or fleet service agreement
Fleet service agreements with OEM-approved vendor networks often maintain or extend warranty coverage for fleet vehicles.
A predictive maintenance program uses telematics data to schedule oil changes. Which approach does this BEST represent?
Answer: Condition-based maintenance triggered by actual vehicle data
Condition-based maintenance uses real-time vehicle data to trigger service when actual conditions warrant it rather than fixed schedules.
When establishing a parts inventory for a fleet maintenance shop, the reorder point (ROP) is BEST determined by:
Answer: Lead time for delivery multiplied by average daily usage plus safety stock
The reorder point accounts for replenishment lead time and daily consumption to ensure stock doesn't run out before new parts arrive.
A fleet manager wants to reduce vehicle downtime caused by scheduled maintenance. Which strategy is MOST effective?
Answer: Scheduling maintenance during off-peak operational hours
Scheduling maintenance during non-operational hours, such as nights or weekends, minimizes impact on vehicle availability.
Under federal DOT regulations, which component requires a pre-trip inspection and has a specific out-of-service criterion based on brake adjustment?
Answer: Service brake pushrod stroke
Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations specify out-of-service criteria for brake pushrod stroke as part of required pre-trip commercial vehicle inspections.
What is the main advantage of using a maintenance management scorecard to evaluate fleet performance?
Answer: It provides a visual, multi-metric snapshot of maintenance program health
A scorecard aggregates KPIs such as PM compliance, downtime, and cost per mile into a dashboard that highlights program strengths and gaps.
When a fleet vehicle is involved in a collision, what is the FIRST step a fleet manager should take from a maintenance perspective?
Answer: Document the vehicle's condition and conduct a safety inspection before returning to service
Documenting damage and completing a safety inspection ensures hidden structural or mechanical damage is identified before the vehicle re-enters service.