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MAINTANCE ACCOUNT
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:59 pm
bobbym60
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Posts: 21
Location: spencerville,ohio
SOMEONE WAS TELLING ME,THAT I NEEDED A MAINTANCE OR MAINTANCE FILE,WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THIS,AND REALLY WHAT FILES DO I NEED TO KEEP FOR STARTUP. ADVISE PLEASE,I WANT TO HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED READY AT STARTUP
_________________ ford f-350 diesel dually and 40'gooseneck flatbed
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:52 pm
Tom Cobb
Site Admin
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 563
Location: Hurst, TX
Maintenance records are required for truck and trailer. Everything you do from day 1. Truck and trailer are separate records like Unit 1 and Trailer Unit 1 or however you want to indentify them.
There are two records for each one and they are separate. One is the Preventive maint and the other is the repairs, etc. Use the owners manual PM record. Best way is to make a spreadsheet. It will have to say what the pm to be performed is and mileage, date, and who did the pm and comments column for whatever comments need to be made.
The repair record just lists repairs that are performed like replacing tires, replacing injectors, headlights, or whatever.
PM record is lube, oil change, air filters, etc. Whatever is on the factory owner record.
Each record (spreadsheet) has to list the tire size and VIN number and vehicle number (unit #) company name, truck model, make etc.. Each record will have the type record it is in the heading.
The records are kept in the office but I always kept a copy with me. The records include all receipts for service and repairs.
You also need a drivers record for each driver.
I used to have a link to a website that had the info about every record required but I can't find it now.
If you will send me an email so that I can have your address I will send you a copy of my maint record. You can modify it as you desire for your use if you want.
_________________ Former owner/operator of Big T Transport Services - transporting horse and stock trailers, RV's, boats, car haulers, utility trailers, and anything else that can be towed by a 3500 dually.
"GIT Rrr DONE"
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:11 pm
Tom Cobb
Site Admin
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 563
Location: Hurst, TX
This is on the FMCSA website. There is lots of info there. Get familiar with it and use the search function to find most of what you need.
A separate record for each driver is required even if there is only one driver. You need to send off for a copy of your state driving record every year to update the record including one when you start your business. The link below tells you what has to be in the record.
This is a great electronic drivers log. I used it and loved it. Kept me straight. Won't let you cheat. You will need a printer in your truck to print the log sheets out for the DOT checks.
_________________ Former owner/operator of Big T Transport Services - transporting horse and stock trailers, RV's, boats, car haulers, utility trailers, and anything else that can be towed by a 3500 dually.
"GIT Rrr DONE"
tom cobb
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:42 am
bobbym60
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Posts: 21
Location: spencerville,ohio
hi tom,here is my email parktransport60@yahoo.com i want to thank you for the info,and the form you are going to send,we run into one another on the road lunch is on me,thanks again
_________________ ford f-350 diesel dually and 40'gooseneck flatbed
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:01 am
Tom Cobb
Site Admin
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 563
Location: Hurst, TX
I sent two files. Hope they help you out.
_________________ Former owner/operator of Big T Transport Services - transporting horse and stock trailers, RV's, boats, car haulers, utility trailers, and anything else that can be towed by a 3500 dually.
"GIT Rrr DONE"
very big thank you
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:22 am
bobbym60
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Posts: 21
Location: spencerville,ohio
thanks tom
_________________ ford f-350 diesel dually and 40'gooseneck flatbed
sorry
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:34 am
bobbym60
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Posts: 21
Location: spencerville,ohio
tom it didnt go thru looks like a bunch of roman lettering,sorry to be a pain.but i do thank you for trying
_________________ ford f-350 diesel dually and 40'gooseneck flatbed
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:40 am
Tom Cobb
Site Admin
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 563
Location: Hurst, TX
You will need to save the files to your harddrive and use Microsoft Excel to open them.
_________________ Former owner/operator of Big T Transport Services - transporting horse and stock trailers, RV's, boats, car haulers, utility trailers, and anything else that can be towed by a 3500 dually.
"GIT Rrr DONE"
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:20 am
CCF Transport
Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Posts: 2
Any way you could send me those files. Been looking everywhere with no luck. CcfWilbur8007@yahoo.com Thanks
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:16 am
Tom Cobb
Site Admin
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 563
Location: Hurst, TX
I sent the files. Hope this helps.
_________________ Former owner/operator of Big T Transport Services - transporting horse and stock trailers, RV's, boats, car haulers, utility trailers, and anything else that can be towed by a 3500 dually.
"GIT Rrr DONE"
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:23 pm
CCF Transport
Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Posts: 2
That is exactly what i been looking for! all i need to do is put my information in there. Thanks a million.
James
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:11 pm
Tom Cobb
Site Admin
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 563
Location: Hurst, TX
You are welcome. Glad to help.
_________________ Former owner/operator of Big T Transport Services - transporting horse and stock trailers, RV's, boats, car haulers, utility trailers, and anything else that can be towed by a 3500 dually.
"GIT Rrr DONE"
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