The world of vehicle maintenance and management is constantly changing and becoming exceedingly more complex. Consequently, your need for quality news, information and knowledge continues to grow.
Meanwhile, we are being subjected to the increased bombardment from information overload – the masses of continuously increasing information which needs to be digested and used to help with smarter decision making.
As our industry continues its metamorphosis, the mission of Fleet Maintenance – which is all maintenance, all management, all vehicle classes, all the time – remains unchanged: To provide pertinent information to enable our readers to:
- Keep vehicles operating with maximum uptime and maintain a safe, efficient and profitable fleet.
- Improve their personal performance.
We deliver this valuable information – through unequaled content – in the print and online editions of Fleet Maintenance and on its official website VehicleServicePros.com.
Revamps
To better supply the well-researched, well-thought out, robust and timely information and resources that are intended to help you in your duties and responsibilities, plus make this easier for you to find, we have revamped Fleet Maintenance and VehicleServicePros.com. Both are now aligned by subject matter.
Beginning with the January/February of Fleet Maintenance, its main curriculum will change to:
- Cover Story. A focus on industry best practices.
- In the Bay. It will center on diagnostic and repair information, maintenance and service, tools and equipment.
- On the Vehicle. It will be devoted to subjects concerning:
+ In Vehicle – Cab and body, electrical systems, HVAC.
+ Powertrain – Engine and drivetrain, emissions, fuels, oils, lubricants, filters.
+ Under Vehicle – Axles, chassis and frames, brakes, suspension and steering, tires and wheels.
+ Trailers & Towing - Axles, chassis and frames, brakes, suspension and steering, tires and wheels, doors and liftgates.
- Shop Operations. It will concentrate on topics related to telematics; employees and hiring, safety and health, training and resources; shop management. These changes took place on VehicleServicePros.com in late October.
Unaffected
Fleet Maintenance will continue with its columns, and we’ve brought back the Training column. Columns include:
- Management.
- Powertrains.
- Lubrication.
- Tires.
- Braking & Collision Avoidance.
- Reman/Repower/Rebuilt.
- Guest Editorial.
Also continuing are the Fleet Parts & Components – what’s new in products for more efficient fleet operation – and Tools & Equipment – a roundup of the latest tool and equipment offerings – departments.
Looks
We know the importance of providing readers with useful information and resources. We understand that this goes beyond just content and includes editorial design – layout and article flow; images, photos and illustrations; colors and fonts; and more.
All of this works to convey information. The better this is done, the more clearly and successfully information is communicated.
That is why we periodically redesign Fleet Maintenance. The latest design changes, made to further enhance readability, will also be introduced in the January/February issue.
Online
Meanwhile, VehicleServicePros.com recently went through a relaunch. It's new site design features a sleeker look, a new layout organized for a more user-friendly navigation and improved functionality. This enables visitors to the website to more easily and quickly find information.
In addition, the Online Product Guide has been considerably enhanced and expanded with the addition of the Parts, Tools & Equipment Source, Powered by Opticat – a leading developer of software programs for high-quality catalog data. The most comprehensive products guide in the automotive aftermarket, the Parts, Tools & Equipment Source has more than 1 million light and medium duty parts and tools. Heavy duty parts and tools will be added over time.
Only One All of us at Fleet Maintenance and VehicleServicePros.com are committed to serving as your ongoing resource for information and knowledge on the fleet maintenance industry.
As this industry continues to evolve, be assured that Fleet Maintenance and VehicleServicePros.com will continue to transform as well to make our journalism more valuable to you.
