2025 NATMI ATA-TMC Fleet Maintenance CSME and CDME Certification Virtual Course - October
The program covers topics essential to effective management and administration of motor fleet maintenance operations. Students learn how to cut costs through efficient use of personnel, equipment, and technology, while complying with the maze of state and federal regulations governing maintenance operations.
Introduction to Fleet Management: purpose and fundamentals of fleet maintenance management, the role of the fleet maintenance manager, and the skill sets and personality traits that help a manager succeed
Maintenance and Repair Strategies: the main categories of maintenance, the benefits of planned maintenance, and legal requirements for maintaining vehicles; the three types of planned maintenance; unplanned repairs and failure analysis.
Maintenance Technology: Issues to consider when implementing fleet maintenance software in your shop. Overview of Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) and asset codes.
Laws and Regs: regulations shop managers need to know, including key Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, as well as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Out-of-Service Criteria
Budgeting: developing a maintenance department budget, different categories of expenses, and determining cost-per-mile or cost-per-hour.
Human Resources: Hiring effectively, complying with labor laws, and evaluating and coaching for performance improvement
