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John Hitch
Verified
Editor-in-Chief, Fleet Maintenance
Clevel
Beats
but my interests and areas of expertise include food, gaming (particularly tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons)Tech and travel are my current focus, history and marketing., horticulture politics
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Content
By John Hitch Verified| Fleet Maintenance Verified At some point in your climb up the managerial ladder, you’ve probably come across a book on continuous improvement, or the Japanese equivalent “kaizen.” You may have even heard of Six Sigma, a strategy all about removing defects in processes, using data, and optimizing outcomes. Invented by Motorola engineer Bill Smith and popularized by General Electric decades ago for manufacturing, it codifies tenets to help any leader.
By John Hitch Verified| Fleet Maintenance Verified BROOKLYN— On April 8, in a crowded Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouse, Mack Trucks celebrated its milestone 125th anniversary with the same moxie that made its trucks famous and made the brand synonymous with bulldogs. The warehouse was chock full of restored vintage Mack truck models—and human models dressed to the nines in early 20th century fashion.
By John Hitch Verified| Fleet Maintenance Verified At some point in your climb up the managerial ladder, you’ve probably come across a book on continuous improvement, or the Japanese equivalent “kaizen.” You may have even heard of Six Sigma, a strategy all about removing defects in processes, using data, and optimizing outcomes. Invented by Motorola engineer Bill Smith and popularized by General Electric decades ago for manufacturing, it codifies tenets to help any leader.
Company Info
Fleet Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance magazine is a prominent publication dedicated to the transportation industry, focusing on management-level professionals involved in commercial vehicle fleets and maintenance. Established in 1997, it serves a diverse audience, including shop owners and CEOs of large trucking fleets. The magazine's motto emphasizes its commitment to covering all aspects of vehicle maintenance and management. The magazine offers various services aimed at enhancing vehicle uptime and operational efficiency. It provides best practices for preventive maintenance, highlights emerging technologies, and delivers insights into regulatory and economic changes affecting fleet operations. Fleet Maintenance also features a comprehensive product directory with over 20,000 listings, making it a valuable resource for finding tools and parts. Published seasonally with nine issues per year, Fleet Maintenance includes in-depth articles and analysis on industry trends. It also offers digital content such as whitepapers and e-books, catering to a wide range of professionals in the transportation sector, including commercial vehicle fleets and maintenance providers.
Cleveland, United States
Founded: 1997