Vehicle Maintenance Software

Maintenance Software: Streamlining Shop Tasks

METRO Magazine September-October 2006 By: Valdas Karalis

Maintenance Software: Streamlining Shop Tasks

Chevins software system, FleetWave®, is a true Web-based fleet management information system that can be accessed from anywhere in the world at anytime. The only requirement needed to access the system is an Internet connection. FleetWave® is ideal for larger fleets with multiple locations and operations.

Launched in 2001, FleetWave® provides users ‘live’ up-to-date information, giving users real-time data from accurate status and compliance reporting to up to the minute business critical metrics. With FleetWave®, users can add their own text, various fields, calculations, corporate branding-the works! FleetWave® stretches beyond basic maintenance management to meet city, country, state and even federal requirements as well.

A unique feature of FleetWave® is its multi-level password controlled system access. By applying passwords, personnel can be limited to certain screens, administrative functions, and if necessary, even specific fields. FleetWave® offers a Driver Portal allowing managers to provide remote users with limited access to the system to update specific data within the system without having to access and navigate the system. With the ability to validate data entered within the system, FleetWave® helps to eliminate data abuse, such as entering faulty mileage and fuel readings and even allows for entry of accident claims from anywhere.

Chevin’s FleetWave® technology quickly identifies warranty claims, manages preventive maintenance as well as campaigns and recalls and supports complete visibility and management of inventory in single as well as multi facilities. Reminders can be sent automatically to users via mail or text messaging to alert personnel of overdue tasks and warnings that need to be attended to.

'Chevin is one of the most accommodating and professional companies that I have dealt with says Vicki Antonio, Assistant Manager of New Castle Area Transit Authority (NCATA). They have a true knowledge of what they are selling and an understanding of what we as a transportation service needs.' 'The fleet management software that NCATA used before was not capable of interfacing with the accounting system.' 'We were looking to expense parts, fluids, tires etc. as used,' says Antonio. Chevin automatically expenses these items and reports on mechanic proficiency, tire mileage, inventory minimums and maximums and also individual bus performance levels regarding fuel consumption, oil consumption, repairs, etc.'

Chevin offers a suite of fleet management software solutions designed for complex transportation operations like the NCATA, allowing management to gain operational control and knowledge of their entire fleet from acquisition through disposal, identifying issues before they become problems, increasing cost awareness and avoiding losses that brings results quickly and efficiently to fleets everywhere.