“We have expanded the software to allow quick configurations throughout, making it even easier to adapt the software to your needs independently by user or globally for the entire organization,” said Jason Wonase, president and CEO of Collective Data.
Among other upgrades, version 6 extends configurability to the role of inspections.
“Considering the wide range of equipment and assets that need to be managed and inspected in collectiveFleet, we have designed an inspection builder that allows you to configure what inspections look like by equipment or equipment class,” said Wonase. “This allows you to easily create the metrics that need to be tracked, as well as the actions that need to be taken to evaluate or correct issues based on the inspection results.”
In collectiveFleet 6, a fleet can set up a new inspection by typing into a field and then selecting among many existing items to be inspected — components of a vehicle, for example. The fleet can also create custom items of almost any kind, Wonase explained.
“In collectiveFleet 6, you can select what kind of response is required with any inspection item. It can be a simple pass-fail check box or it can be a pull down menu that offers various input options. You might choose ‘numeric’ to express pounds per square inch in a tire. You might select ‘two decimals’ for values in dollars and cents. You can select ‘characters’ for words or other non-numeric responses,” Wonase said.
“You can assign the new inspection form to an existing class of vehicles, to a new category you create, or even to an individual piece of equipment. The process is totally intuitive and step-by-step. collectiveFleet 6 is designed for maintenance people to configure and use,” he said.
Beyond configurable inspections, collectiveFleet 6 offers many new enhancements. These include extended status descriptions, a simplified tire tracking process, pre-defined parts and labor categories, and a simple, illuminating way to budget for vehicle replacement.
“collectiveFleet is constantly evolving and we’re always listening to comments, suggestions, and requests from our customers,” Wonase said. “Our customers as well as fleets new to our products and services have a lot to like in collectiveFleet 6.”
