Erica Schulz

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  • Going to paint school

    By Erica Schulz - Monday May 6, 2013
    I had the opportunity to sit in on a Sherwin Williams Automotive Refinishing training course. Sherwin Williams specializes in manufacturing and distributing a complete line of advanced technology paint and coating systems for automotive and fleet refinishing industries. Students participate in a three-day course, filled with classroom and hands-on experience, to learn the properties, applications and best practices of how to use Sherwin Williams' Genesis line of paints for fleet applications. "We offer training to teach the customer how to properly use our fleet finishes, proper spray gun technique, proper cleaning, proper use for our products and proper paint mixing," Sherwin-Williams training specialist Robert Smith explained to...
  • Getting the most from your fleet's performance

    By John Walters - Thursday February 28, 2013
    If you manage a fleet of trucks, you know how important everyday performance is to your bottom line. How you treat your vehicles has a direct impact on how efficiently they function, how often they require repairs and, ultimately, how long they last. Be sure that you are taking all the correct operational measures and necessary maintenance steps to get the most from your fleet. Find out if the fuel, lubricant and additive solutions that you use are best suited for the demands of your business. These aspects of fleet management may be the key to making the following operational improvements: Better Fuel Efficiency Poorly chosen or poorly maintained engine oil may be costing you a fortune in fuel. Inferior or infrequently changed...
  • Fuel handling: A safer business is a better business

    By John Walters - Thursday February 28, 2013
    Safety is paramount to the health of your business. This is especially true when it comes to fuel handling. Compliance with all regulatory standards and safety protocols in the transportation, delivery and storage of fuel is critical to the wellbeing of your personnel and the success of your company. When you go to extra lengths to ensure the safety of your employees, your clients and your community, you aren’t just fueling your fleet. You’re fueling the future of your business. Whether your fuel handling is conducted onsite by your employees or offsite by a third-party provider, your compliance with the proper safety protocols contributes positively to the following business objectives. Earnings The Occupational Safety & Health...
  • Does your operation need GPS fleet tracking software?

    By Erica Bell, on behalf of business.com - Thursday November 8, 2012
    For companies that are expanding or looking for a way to keep better track of their vehicles on a day-to-day basis, GPS fleet tracking software can help. But, before you decide to make the investment, it is wise to look at the pros and cons that come from such software, as well as what to look for in a software solution. Reasons for considering a GPS software solution for tracking company vehicles will vary, as will the potential benefits, but the overall benefit is saving time and money. Some businesses have found they can receive discounted insurance rates when using GPS software. Compare commercial vehicle insurance plans to see whether or not you can get a discount by using fleet tracking software. Tracking fleet vehicles with GPS...
  • What will change?

    - Tuesday July 31, 2012
    Today (July 31, 2012) it was announced that the Massachusetts state legislature has passed a Right to Repair bill. If the governor signs it as expected, the new law will require car companies to “immediately make available to the independent vehicle repair industry the same tools, software and repair information that they make available to the franchised dealers.” By model year 2018, they will also be required to “maintain all of their software and service information in an electronic database that is available to consumers and independent service facilities on a subscription basis.” Except for the reference to consumer access, and assuming “software” means control unit update software, this mimics a voluntary agreement...
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