04-19-84 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

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• •~ • ', i~ E ~! AiiTION :lG~f ~'^M1titKt4TDFFDR~ PUS' ~ ~~ .._ Miller terminal managers have line responsibility for ensuring the maintenance pro• gram is fully implemented. Maintenance foreman Ken Hester (left) and terminal manager David Stewart make sure the Mobile AL terminal meets Miller standards. system, and is responsible for seeing that all mechanics receive necessary training in all phases of equipment maintenance. The fulltime position was established over two years ago, and Tom Johnson, assistant mainte- nance director, says he wishes it had been started even sooner. Williams covers general maintenance subjects, and also prepares special presenta- tions for the various maintenance campaigns Miller conducts. Com- pany maintenance procedures are continually being upgraded as a result of the preparation and re- search Williams does for his main- tenance classes, and he brings valu- able information back to headquart- `, .,,,. -r g~ ~ ~ . new and usable tires, tires for recap and in recap shop, and junk tires. 2. Maintenance-report of any major mechanical problems and re- port of tractor and trailer scheduled and performed inspections. 3. Maintenance campaigns-sta- tus of special maintenance cam- paigns in progress. Campaigns may include such work as reinforcing tool boxes, trailer bracket installations, and other specific company-wide maintenance projects. 4. Equipment-list of equipment out of service at each location, and reason for. being out of service. In- cludes recommendations for addi- tional equipment or makes known availability of equipment not being used. 5. Airings and Washings-All trailers and tractors are to be washed and aired weekly. Report is made of equipment serviced on schedule, or not serviced. 6. Facilities-Report on condition of buildings, cleaning facilities, shops, parts area, and other facilities used in support of the operation. The terminal manager letter also includes a list of equipment break- downs and drivers' hours lost be- cause of the breakdowns. The week- ly letter helps keep headquarters maintenance management current with what is happening in the field, and is one way of detecting problems which may have system-wide significance. Mechanic Trainer Another source of communica- tions is Miller's fulltime mechanic trainer, Johnnie Williams. Williams travels throughout Miller's terminal ,;~ Miller Transporters has a fulltime mechanic trainer who travels among company terminals conducting training classes and gathering information for improving Miller maintenance prac- tices. Trainer Johnnie Williams built this trailer to teach air conditioner maintenance. February 1984 r :F , ~ ~,~ ers from his trips to the field. While mechanics also attend factory schools conducted by major suppli- ers like Eaton and Detroit Diesel, most training is provided by the full- time trainer. Continuity throughout the system is also provided by detailed technical bulletins in Miller's Field Service Manual. Prepared by headquarters, the manual is used to keep mechan- ics informed about company main- tenance procedures. The manual currently has over 250 bulletins covering 35 topic areas ranging from air brakes, to electrical, to product pumps to wheels. The engine section contains 25 bulletins covering such s ~r ~'~ Miller changes tractor or trailer brake chamber diaphrams when brakes are relined. This contributes to safety and economy. Not having to bring the unit in for repairs each time a diaphram tails more than offsets cost of discarding dia- phrams with some useful life still remaining. 27