Fleet management is a broad term that encompasses a number of activities that may be binned into procurement, operations or maintenance

Procurement

• Acquisition strategy and sourcing
• Lease vs. buy analysis
• Subleasing
• Replacement policy

Operations

• Fleet planning (i.e. fleet sizing, composition, car demand and spare ration)
• Executing and monitoring car movements
• Asset utilization reporting
• Mileage equalization reporting

Maintenance

• Facility programming and planning
• Maintenance service contracts
• Shop scheduling and record keeping
• Parts planning and inventory

Proactive shipment tracking and expediting represents the majority of RSI’s fleet management work. Our experienced fleet managers provide early detection, communication and problem solve jeopardized rail shipments. Most of our fleet managers previously worked directly for rail carriers or large shippers. They all have at least 3 years of experience trouble shooting rail shipments and know how to get your shipments moving. They are problem solvers, not simply clerks monitoring shipments. Our online collaboration tools integrate our fleet managers into your team. Our customers are provided with visibility and reporting on the effort and value of these services. Most of the other items listed above are provided on a consulting basis.

Contact us to learn how we can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your rail shipping.