Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance Doesn’t Start with the Vehicle. It Starts with People.

First Transit’s preventive maintenance program is so comprehensive that it begins with the hiring process. We work to recruit the most skilled vehicle technicians with both a passion for the work and proven expertise. Once hired, each employee follows training standards and maintenance programs. Our vehicle maintenance programs are continually updated and improved, so technicians stay current on new developments and technology.

In-depth Fleet Analysis

Technicians perform bus inspections at regular intervals to predict and prevent problems and to minimize impact on vehicle availability. Using failure analysis, we collect and analyze data, identify root causes of a problem, and implement an action plan in order to reach the optimum level of preventive maintenance that can be performed. The result is our ability to complete 100% of the work, 100% of the time, and ensure buses are reliable, safe and on time.

A computer-based system tracks inspections, repairs, and costs, for every vehicle, ensuring that fleets are always in compliance with contractual, federal, state and municipal regulations.

Documented Maintenance Success

The entire maintenance process is documented through our web-based maintenance software. Work orders capture and store all pertinent vehicle information. This data provides reports on vehicle inventory, billing, invoicing, and labor. The end result is an accurate picture of the running cost of your fleets, making it easier to adjust and even reduce your costs.

With such an in-depth program in place, it’s no surprise that ten of our locations have earned the Blue Seal of Excellence (opens in new browser window) from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.