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 Engineering & Operation, Accounting, Customer Billing & Finance
Annual Conference & Trade Show
and Board of Directors Meeting
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2011 Conference Agenda
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Transportation Section
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| Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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| Presiding: Keith Schuster, Committee Chairman, Entergy Corporation |
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| 8:00 a.m. |
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Welcome and Introductions
- Keith Schuster, Supervisor, Fleet Management, Entergy
- Rob Ermer, Engineering Analyst, Baltimore Gas and Electric
- Gina Warren, Engineer, Alabama Power |
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| 8:05 a.m. |
Executive Welcome
Dan Mueller, Florida Fleet Manager – Progress Energy |
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| 8:15 a.m. |
Utility Fleet Benchmarking
Detailed discussion about vehicle specific required mechanic labor hours, mean time between service and life-cycle cost.
Chris Shaffer, Partner - Utilimarc |
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Dielectric Testing (AC vs DC)
The maintenance requirements of the current A92.2-2009 standard are retroactive and require all insulated aerial devices regardless of date of manufacture to be tested to the requirements of table 2. The differences between AC and DC testing will be covered as well as the advantages and the disadvantages of each method for all the required tests. The test procedures for periodic testing of high resistance handles will be covered along with the dry method of testing liners.
Fred von Herrmann, President – The VON Corporation
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Beverage Break - sponsored by |
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| 10:45 a.m. |
Hybrids Update
The presentation will entail an overview and future of EVs and the platforms available, supporting a variety of up-fitting needs, including a comparison of the cost of ownership/lifetime cost savings analysis of Diesel vs. EV. The session will also include a review of funding and grant opportunities available to help reduce the current cost of acquisition.
Brett Gipe, Eastern U.S. Sales & Operations Director – Smith Electric Vehicles |
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| 11:45 a.m. |
Luncheon (in Trade Show Ballroom) |
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The TOP TEN LIST- the 10 Most Common Defects Found During Routine Aerial Lift Inspections
This presentation provides insight to the most common aerial lift defects detected in fleets across the United States. Data will be presented in the form of photos of the most common defects, cross referenced with the ANSI A92.2 requirements pertaining to each defect.
Jerry R. Tanner, VP Sales/General Manager – Diversified Inspections/ITL |
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| 12:45 p.m. |
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Utility Truck of the Future, Today! – Investing in Fleet Technology for Meaningful R.O.I.
Bridge existing gaps by connecting vehicle health, performance, operator safety, fleet maintenance and ERP in one fully-integrated hardware and software solution. No longer just “dots on a map,” the “intelligent truck” is available for today’s fleet using current technology. Fleet Logic Global provides a range of solutions to insure that down-time is minimized, utilization is maximized, and margins are protected. This is achieved through optimizing your key business functions: • Location • Condition • Performance • Planning.
Gardiner Willis, Managing Partner – Fleet Logic Global, LLC |
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| 1:45 p.m. |
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| 2:45 p.m. |
Refreshment Break sponsored by |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Vehicle Assignment Policy
This presentation will provide an outline of how Entergy eliminated its company vehicle take home policy. It will also give an overview of the miles driven, fuel and carbon emissions reductions.
Keith Schuster, Supervisor, Fleet Management – Entergy Corporation |
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| 3:15 p.m. |
Safety Lane Program
Presentation will discuss the initial role out of this program and additional training as well as give an update of the program in its current state and the results so far.
Buster Burris, Fleet Services Manager – Gulf Power |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Lubricants Filtration Practices
Presentation will discuss the hydraulic oil filtration program implemented at Duke Energy, with review of equipment requirements, benefits, lab analysis process, and hydraulic oil cleanliness / viscosity parameters.
Dean Jones, Fleet Design & Technical Support – Duke Energy |
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| 3:45 p.m. |
BGE’s Close Quarters Maneuvering Skills Training
BGE’s close quarters maneuvering skills training is a two part, instructor led program. Course objectives are to provide insight into the elements of the driving task; control, guidance and navigation. Trainees also learn how to create a collision avoidance tool kit, through skills building, application of best practices and strategy development. Additional key topics include pre-positioning vehicles, blind spots and spotter safety. Learn how this program has been instrumental in changing a trend of increasing close quarters collisions and enhanced driver skills.
Tom Fell, Utility Instructor – Baltimore Gas and Electric |
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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| Friday, July 1, 2011 - closed session |
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| Presiding: Keith Schuster, Committee Chairman, Entergy Corporation |
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| 8:00 a.m. |
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Roundtable Discussion - Closed session - utility personnel only |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Planning Session for Fall 2011 Program |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Adjourn |
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