Pest Management Professional, July 2016
Driving the bottom line Fleet upgrades HomePros Ferrell says regular tune ups can help PMPs keep trucks on the road and save money in the long haul Who should manage the vehicle maintenance Ferrell says so much is riding on it that PMPs must ensure the people assigned the task have the training and time to properly manage the fleet He warns PMPs against assuming all technicians can add this to their workloads Black Diamonds Duncan says many technicians are well equipped to help monitor vehicle maintenance The companys technicians report mileage weekly helping ensure vehicles are serviced at appropriate intervals Black Diamond employs a team of ace mechanics to take it from there Another component of fleet management is maintaining vehicle aesthetics I dont want any dirty vehicles on the road unless its raining that day Akitas Leon says But even then by the next day I want that vehicle spotless because its a reflection of our company rolling billboards For decades PMPs have adorned their vehicles with company names and phone numbers Nowadays more are grabbing eyeballs with flashy fleets of tricked out trucks From its stretch Volkswagen Beetle Mouselimos outfitted with mouse ears and gull wing doors to its Antique Fleet which Continued on page 36 For more information visit our website below 1 66 20 Black Diamonds Keith Duncan Jr and his customwrapped vehicles 34 July 2016 pest Management professional mypmp net Photo black diamond Pest control Mickey Ferrell Jr
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