1994 MIDWESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

The 6th Midwestern States Equipment Managers Conference was held June 6-8, 1994, in Arlington Heights, Illinois and hosted by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Highways. This report presents a brief summary of the discussion topics and information reported during the meeting. Discussion topics included the following: alternative fuels update; color standardization; automatic transmissions - experiences with the Allison MD series; anti-lock brakes for medium and heavy duty trucks; fleet management systems; equipment fleet size and utilization expectations for government fleets; re-refined lubricants and fluids; the "pros and cons" of remanufactured engines, transmissions and other major components; the purchase and use of electronic diagnostic tools for servicing diesel engines; inventory control practices for tools and small equipment; mechanic classification; handling of welding fumes; the Illinois modification to the Minnesota "Gordon Stanley" TMA hitch; dump body specifications; track-type hydraulic excavators - use and experiences; "under-body" plow specifications; ground speed spreader controls; a cooperative purchasing venture by Minnesota; and application of SHRP products.

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• Authors:
  • Hunter, R W
• Conference:
  • 10th Equipment Management Workshop
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
  • Date: 1994-7-31 to 1994-8-3
• Publication Date: 1995-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Pagination: p. 111-113
• Monograph Title: PRESENTATIONS FROM THE 10TH EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP, PORTLAND, OREGON, JULY 31 - AUGUST 3, 1994
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: 447
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Antilock brake systems; Antilock brake systems; Automatic transmissions; Color; Diagnostic tests; Dump trucks; Equipment; Fleet management; Fumes; Hitches; Inventory control; Lubricants; Management; Mechanics (Persons); Purchasing; Recycling; Remanufacturing; Snowplows; Spreaders; Standardization; Welding; Workshops
• Identifier Terms: Strategic Highway Research Program
• Uncontrolled Terms: Equipment management; Excavators
• Geographic Terms: Midwestern States
• Old TRIS Terms: Diagnostic equipment; Job classification; Welding fumes
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00682764
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Aug 1 1995 12:00AM