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Mid-State Industrial Services Fleet Management
 

What is the definition of Fleet Management?

It is the long term reduction of a customer's total material handling costs resulting in increased material handling efficiency via a planned replacement program which optimizes the economic life of the equipment.

Consider this fact: "An independent survey of 500 companies revealed that only 6% of the respondents knew the maintenance cost-per-hour of each lift truck in their fleet. Only 25% of those surveyed reported having an information system that even tracked the labor and parts by lift truck."

What are some of Mid-State Industrial Services fleet management benefits?

Your company will enjoy the most "productive" segment of a lift truck's life cycle at the "least" cost during its period of use.
Ergonomics will make operators more productive
Downtime will be drastically reduced
Enhance company profits by reducing excessive or unnecessary maintenance costs on material handling equipment...

The 80/20 Rule
 

The 80/20 Rule Still Applies
On average, over the life of a forklift, only 20% of its cost is ownership. Approximately 80% of total forklift costs are operating costs.

Lets Explore Some Ways to Reduce Your Costs...


Consider These Questions
 
How many forklifts should you have?
How old is your fleet?
How are you collecting forklift maintenance data?
How can you reduce fuel costs?
What are your projected operating costs?
What options would reduce your costs?
Accumulators?
Customized Tires?
Side shifters?
Back up alarms?
Maintenance-free batteries?

Parts Cost
Manage Your Parts Costs
 
Fleet Modernization- Older trucks need more parts which can be hard to get and more expensive.
Standardize the Fleet
Inventory Consignment-pay only as you use them!
Use a single source for your parts purchases
Repair kits - Use complete packages and do the job right the first time!
Use Remanufactured parts when possible- they cost less then new parts

Train Your Operators
Focus On Your Operators
 
Train your operators - It's the law and trained operators are more effective, safer, and reduce operating costs! Pay attention to ergonomic issues such as seats, lights, cabs, levers and other issues that directly impact operator effectiveness. Control operator access assigns operators to specific units;use electronic security key systems. Use abuse reduction options such as impact detectors and battery discharge indicators with lift interrupts.



Mid-State Industrial Services Fleet Management
 
When should a lift truck be replaced?
How much does it cost to operate a lift truck?
What are the criteria and resulting benefits of a planned replacement program?

The above information is provided to give you an overview of the process and some questions that need to be considered. If you are interested in the next step, please Contact Us for a summary of qualifiers and recommendations you can expect from the Mid-State Industrial Services Fleet Management Team. One of our representatives will then contact you within 24 hours to discuss your specific needs. Thanks for your interest in our Fleet Management Program!

  
New Forklifts - Over 130 Models   +  More Skilled Technicians   +   More Parts   +   More Rentals  =   Fewer Headaches!!!
 

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