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Frequently Asked Questions About Fleet Management
What is Fleet Management?
Fleet Management is managing the cost of owning a lift truck and driving that
cost to the lowest possible amount. Under a Fleet Management agreement, Black
Equipment Co., Inc. will work with you to effectively utilize your fleet,
control and reduce avoidable damage costs, reduce administrative costs and
decrease unscheduled downtime.
I am looking for a preventative maintenance program -- do you offer one?
Yes. Preventative maintenance is part of any Fleet Management program. If you
are looking only for a preventative maintenance program, such a program can
also be provided by Black Equipment Co., Inc.
I have a lot of different makes/models of equipment -- can Black Equipment Co.,
Inc. still give me a fleet maintenance program?
Absolutely, Black Equipment technicians are experts in servicing all types and
makes of lift trucks. They are factory-trained technicians. Black Equipment
Co., Inc. offers over 80,000 different parts for non-Yale lift trucks and other
equipment under Yale's Premier Parts program. OEM parts for makes other than
Yale can be purchased by Black Equipment Co., Inc. technicians for use when
making repairs on your equipment.
I have a lot of equipment other than lift trucks, such as tuggers, personnel
carriers, hi-lo's, sweepers, etc... Can this equipment be covered under Fleet
Management?
Definitely, Black Equipment Co., Inc. technicians also have experience working
on this type of equipment. Many of our existing customers utilize these types
of equipment and we cover them in our programs.
I only have a few pieces of equipment -- I don't have a "fleet". Will fleet
management really do anything for me?
Yes. Whether you own 1 truck or 1,000, Fleet Management is a tool to drive
lowest total ownership cost.
Our operation works 24 x 7 -- can you provide maintenance coverage?
Yes. Black Equipment Co., Inc. would work with you on determining whether
coverage needs to be technicians on-site 24 x 7 or just during a particular
shift with an emergency contact number for the remaining shift(s). Black
Equipment Co., Inc. currently has customers where technicians have normal
working hours during a 2nd or 3rd shift, as well as 1st shift.
I need reports that show avoidable damage, and hours used, for informed decision
making on my fleet -- can you provide such information if managing my fleet?
No problem. Black Equipment Co., Inc. has a business system which provides
reports that show avoidable damage summary totals as well as any detail
information you might need to make an informed decision (i.e. hours used). This
data can be for the life of the equipment to date or a specified period of
time. All such costs need to be measured so they can be controlled and reduced.
We offer many different customizable reports.
Do I have to buy equipment from Black Equipment Co., Inc.?
No you do not. Under a Fleet Management agreement we will work to put the
correct equipment in the correct application whether it be equipment we offer
or not. Non-Black Equipment Co., Inc. equipment can still be covered under
Fleet Management.
I don't lease equipment -- I buy it outright. Will this still work under a Fleet
Management program?
Yes. No matter how you purchase your equipment (i.e. lease, cash, finance),
Black Equipment Co., Inc. can provide you with a Fleet Management program. One
of our goals is to satisfy your needs regarding cash management, working
capital objectives, tax considerations, etc.
I have a parts inventory -- what do I do with it under a Fleet Management
program?
There are a few options. Black Equipment Co., Inc. can do an inventory of your
parts and based on the age, condition, and quality make an offer to purchase
them and eliminate inventory carrying costs. Another option is that the
inventory remains owned by your company and is used by Black Equipment Co.,
Inc. technicians when servicing the equipment as needed at no parts cost to
you.
For more information, contact us @ sales@blackequipment.com
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