STTC Best Practices: Ready Rack Inventory
Over recent years, many fleets have decided to outsource tire services to qualified service providers. Trucking companies have learned they can achieve better quality services from qualified tire dealers, while allowing them to focus on maintaining equipment for maximized vehicle "uptime".
FLEET PURPOSE
"If I was able to reduce your inventory cost, reduce your in-house labor expenses, increase your P.M.s and repair percentage, and increase the dependability of your tire and wheel components - would that be a value to you?"
- Do you have your own tire technician?
- Who does your tire services (mount/dismount, flat etc)?
- Do you receive warranty on your nail hole repairs?
- Do you torque your valve stems?
- Do you have a wheel inspection and refurbishing process in place?
- When you receive tires mounted, is the air pressure to your specification consistent?
- Do you or your supplier clean the wheels mating surfaces before installation?
- Are your tires sent out for flat repair placed in a tire-dunking machine?
- Do the tires you purchase have mounting dots? If so, are they matched properly each time?
- With the inherent risks involved in tire mounting, dismounting, and maintenance; how comfortable are you with your people handling these issues?
- Do you verify or does your vendor assure concentric mounting?
- Are your tires over inflated to assure safety from zippers and proper bead seating?
- Do you have a pre-determined tire inventory level, and how often do you turn that inventory?
FLEET ADVANTAGE
- STTC can provide multiple deliveries to ensure proper tire inventory levels
- STTC provides warranty on tire repairs performed by trained technicians
- Delivered mounted tires will enable mechanics to focus on vehicle maintenance (and increase vehicle "up-time")
- STTC has certified TIA personnel and are OSHA compliant.
- STTC carries one million-dollar liability coverage.
- STTC BIBTRED is a tire and wheel tracking system.
- STTC performs safety inspections on each wheel and valve stem.
- STTC has installed "Smart Air", a computerized airing system.
- Fleets can reduce insurance costs, OSHA compliance documentation, tool expenses and workman's compensation
SOLUTIONS PURPOSE
- Inventory and casing management can be implemented, reducing the fleet's inventory costs
- STTC offers a warranty on all repairs installed both on the repair and on casing; STTC technicians are fully trained and certified.
- TIA certification ensures proper mounting procedures on the wheel or rim, inspection of the wheel and valve stems integrity.
- "Smart Air" allows the tire to be over-inflated by 20 psi (precaution for zipper breaks) and delivered to the fleet's PSI specification
- Could be rolled into a wheel maintenance program - powder coat reconditioning