CONTENTS / JUNE 2023 p. 8 Shop Operations The hidden value of optimized PM scheduling Preventive maintenance is routine and a little boring by nature, but a bit of extra attention to scheduling and execution brings some exciting benefits-and profits. p. 14 In The Bay Crackproof glass repair gameplan Insights to help fleets determine when it's time to repair or replace, and when it's best to outsource glass repair. p. 20 ยป ON THE COVER Equipment Charging ahead? CEV Progress Report Ready or not, electric trucks are going to be the standard before you know it. Here's where the industry stands on the equipment reliability, chargers, tools, and training needed to operate and maintain EVs. SPOTL IGHT ON... p. 26 Trailer Tractor-trailer air lines: Contamination keep away How to ensure air stays clean from the compressor to the brakes and other systems. p. 28 Safety The astronomical importance of shop ergonomics Vehicle maintenance puts a heavy burden on the body, but with the proper tools, from sophisticated exoskeletons to simplistic creepers, shop managers can lighten the load. Optimizing PM schedules P. 8 V IEWS FROM THE EXPERTS 32 Management Why employee feedback is a gift By John Hitch EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 34 Guest Editorial How IoT reshapes maintenance By Judith Monte APERIA DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR 6 Hitched Up Navigating the messy middle 36 Fleet Parts & Components What's new in products for more efficient fleet operation. 39 Tools & Equipment A roundup of the latest tool and equipment offerings. 42 Product Spotlight: Battery testing equipment Want to contribute? Contact us at editor@FleetMaintenance.com Glass repair best practices P. 14 Cover photo: 980040086 | Vrender | Getty Images June 2023 | FleetMaintenance.com 3 Update on fleet EV adoption P. 20http://www.FleetMaintenance.com