Fleet managers are under constant pressure to do more with less. In a recent interview
with Fleet Management Weekly,
Mike Quimby, COO of Kooner Fleet Management Solutions (Kooner FMS), shared candid insights into the pressing
challenges facing private fleets—and how Kooner FMS is helping to solve them.
From technician shortages and cost predictability to sustainability goals and
unscheduled maintenance, Quimby’s message was clear: fleets need proactive partners who can deliver real-world
solutions, not just reports and dashboards.
Technician Accessibility: Closing the Skilled Labor Gap
“Technicians are the lifeblood of the fleet,” Quimby emphasized. “They keep it running.
But there’s a labor shortage—we don’t have enough people graduating from technical colleges to fill the
demand.”
To address this growing talent gap, Kooner FMS has built strong recruiting pipelines
with trade and technical schools. But hiring isn’t enough. Once onboarded, Kooner places these new technicians into
a hands-on training program where they shadow experienced techs and learn the intricacies of fleet operations in a
real-world environment.
This approach not only fills an immediate staffing need for fleet managers but also
builds a stronger, more prepared workforce for the long term. For private fleets struggling to maintain their own
in-house maintenance teams, Kooner’s outsourced technician model offers a lifeline.
Cost Control & Budget Predictability: Visibility That Drives Smarter Decisions
Operational costs are rising, and fleets need predictable, manageable expense
structures. Kooner FMS addresses this by providing clients with a transparent view into their fleet’s financial
health.
“Our proprietary technology breaks down all of the costs and interfaces directly with
our clients,” Quimby explained. “We give them visibility into their fleet’s health, their expenses, and we work side
by side with them to make informed decisions.”
By turning data into actionable insights, Kooner FMS transforms cost control from
reactive troubleshooting into proactive strategy. The result? Budget predictability and operational efficiency that
fleet managers can count on.
Sustainability: Helping Fleets Meet Green Goals
Environmental compliance and sustainability are no longer optional. With regulations
tightening, fleet managers are under increasing pressure to hit CARB (California Air Resources Board) standards and
broader emissions targets.
“Sustainability is very, very important to fleets,” Quimby noted. “We can help them hit
their CARB hurdles and be more green in their operations.”
Kooner FMS partners with clients to align maintenance practices, fleet optimization
strategies, and data analytics with their sustainability goals—ensuring compliance without compromising performance
or profitability.
Data Transparency: Turning Information Overload into Action
Fleets generate mountains of data—but without the right systems in place, that data is
just noise. Kooner FMS specializes in distilling complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.
“There’s so much data out there,” Quimby said. “Our system takes all that data, distills
it down, and makes it actionable. That’s how we work with our clients—giving them the visibility and helping them
make data-based decisions.”
This data-first approach empowers fleet managers to navigate challenges with confidence,
backed by real-time intelligence.
Preventing Unscheduled Downtime: Proactive Maintenance as a Business Strategy
Finally, Quimby addressed one of the fleet industry’s most costly and disruptive
challenges: unscheduled downtime.
“Breakdowns and service delays disrupt client relationships and operations. It keeps
fleet managers up at night,” he said.
Kooner’s proactive preventative maintenance programs are designed to catch small issues
before they become major failures. By focusing on uptime reliability and preventative care, Kooner helps fleets stay
ahead of costly disruptions.
The Kooner Difference: A Proactive Partner for Fleets
At the core of Quimby’s message is a simple yet powerful value proposition: Kooner FMS
isn’t just a service provider—they’re a proactive partner. From technician support and cost transparency to
sustainability strategies and downtime prevention, Kooner’s comprehensive approach helps fleets stay ahead of the
curve.
In a rapidly evolving fleet landscape, that kind of partnership isn’t just valuable—it’s
essential.
