“ When you haul as often as I do, it’ s not an‘ if,’ it’ s a‘ when’ because you will have those problems. It’ s unavoidable.”- Robert Reece., Owner of AKR Logging
ers to prepare and respond without as much disruption.
Reflecting on how VMRS has evolved, Reece added,“ This concept of a VMRS isn’ t new, but the technology is. When you start working with your electrical system, it’ s always been best practice to label it correctly and map everything in detail. The goal is to have a detailed log of everything you’ ve done as well as where everything is. It was one of the first hard lessons I learned— now they’ ve made it a standard, which is great.” For Reece, keeping track of every repair and change is second nature, and VMRS makes that task easier and more reliable, especially for drivers who may not have the years of experience he does. Whether for a seasoned driver like Reece or a newer technician learning the ropes, VMRS brings precision and organization to the maintenance process, making it an invaluable tool in today’ s trucking industry.
The Impact of Easing Supply Chain Constraints After years of disruption, the supply chain is starting to recover, with more parts and new trucks becoming available. This improvement is a welcome change for truckers and fleet managers, many of whom delayed new truck orders over the past couple of years due to backlogs and inflated costs.
Increased Availability of New Trucks and Parts
With production gradually catching up to demand, fleet managers now have more
“ When you haul as often as I do, it’ s not an‘ if,’ it’ s a‘ when’ because you will have those problems. It’ s unavoidable.”- Robert Reece., Owner of AKR Logging
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