Presented By Robert LawsonPresented By

Robert Lawson

Assistant Director Equipment ServicesFort Worth, Texas

Assistant Director Equipment ServicesFort Worth, Texas

City of Fort Worth Equipment Services Department

1. Fleet Size 3554 Active Units

2. Three Repair ShopsAll ASE Blue Seal Certified

3. Approved Positions 108

4. Technicians 84

5. ASE Certified Tech. 53

6. ASE Master Tech. 26

7. EVT Certified Tech. 9

8. EVT Master Tech. 6

9. Annual Budget $26,853,900

Preventative maintenance?

• Preventative Maintenance– Schedules based on Usage– Fixed Check list– To Do list of items to replace

• Positives– Something is being done– Written processes and procedures

• Negatives– All equipment is not under the same operations– All operators are not the same– All parts are not manufactured to the same specifications– Over maintenance to prevent failures ($25 million/ year)

Predictive Maintenance

• Historical Data• Real-time Technology• On Board Computers• Telematics• On board Spectrographs• Forecasting replacement before failure• Accurate on time Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

• Negatives– Requires more administrative manpower

– Still evolving creating another set of issues

• Positives– Constant Monitoring of operation of equipment

– Monitoring can be done off site

– Improves accuracy of diagnostics

– Close to Real time information

– Predict repairs before failures

– Improves maintenance data

Fluid Sampling and Testing

• Old Technology• Sample as part of a normal B service• Send to outside lab for testing• Results in two days• Unit is back in field before receiving recommendation• On Site Fluid Sample Testing

On Board Computers

• How Many on modern automobile?• How Many on modern heavy trucks?• Electronic Control Modules

– Engine

– Transmission

– Exhaust

– Cab

– Antilock Brakes

– Drivers Center

Off Road or Construction Equipment

• Caterpillar, Case, John Deere, almost all of the major equipment manufacturers – Satellite communication

• Location

• Engine oil pressure

• Engine Temperature

• Transmission oil pressure

• Transmission Temperature

• Work Load

• Fluid Contamination

Telematics

• Satellite Communication• E Mail Notification

– Manufacturer Center

– Maintenance Center

– Operation Supervisor

– Maintenance Supervisor

OEM Telematics

• Mack Trucks MVASIST– Started 2008

– Portal to Maintenance History, Company Service Advisor, Communicate with Dealership

• Detroit Virtual Technician– On Board Diagnostics, Notifies Support Center on Hard Fault Codes,

Notifies Repair Center of Repair and Parts Requires

• Fire Truck Manufacturers– V-MUX

– Pierce

Independent Telematics

• Network Fleet• Compass Com• RSI• Zonar• CAD Location information only

Best Practices

• TCO Total Cost of Ownership• LCO Lowest Cost of Ownership• Replace Components Before Failure• Replace Units Before Major Failures