CPWM Fleet Management 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal agency administers the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program that governs operators of heavy public works vehicles?
- OSHA
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (Correct answer)
- EPA
- Department of Homeland Security
Correct answer: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
FMCSA establishes and enforces CDL standards, hours-of-service rules, and driver qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.
Question 2: In fleet lifecycle costing, 'salvage value' represents:
- The repair cost to restore a vehicle to service
- The estimated proceeds from selling or auctioning the vehicle at end of life (Correct answer)
- The insurance replacement value
- The original purchase price minus depreciation tax credit
Correct answer: The estimated proceeds from selling or auctioning the vehicle at end of life
Salvage value is the expected resale or auction revenue recovered when the vehicle is disposed of at the end of its useful life.
Question 3: A fleet manager wants to reduce parts inventory carrying costs. Which inventory strategy should be implemented?
- Stock maximum quantities of every part to prevent stockouts
- Implement a just-in-time (JIT) or consignment inventory system for high-turn parts (Correct answer)
- Eliminate the parts room and rely solely on dealers
- Order parts only when a vehicle breaks down
Correct answer: Implement a just-in-time (JIT) or consignment inventory system for high-turn parts
JIT or consignment arrangements match parts supply to actual demand, reducing the capital tied up in excess inventory while maintaining service levels.
Question 4: What is the purpose of conducting a 'vehicle condition assessment' prior to budget development?
- To set mileage limits for each driver
- To identify vehicles approaching end of useful life and prioritize replacement funding requests (Correct answer)
- To determine which vehicles need wash service
- To calculate the fuel budget for the next fiscal year only
Correct answer: To identify vehicles approaching end of useful life and prioritize replacement funding requests
A condition assessment scores each vehicle's physical and mechanical state so managers can build a defensible, prioritized capital replacement budget.
Question 5: Which type of fleet contract allows the municipality to purchase additional vehicles at the original bid price during the contract term?
- Fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract (Correct answer)
- Emergency purchase contract
- Sole-source contract
- Cost-plus contract
Correct answer: Fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract
An IDIQ contract establishes a price and allows the agency to order additional quantities within defined limits during the contract period without re-bidding.
Question 6: When a public works fleet vehicle is involved in a collision, what is the MOST important immediate documentation step?
- Schedule the vehicle for repair before filing any report
- Complete an accident report capturing scene details, witness information, and photos (Correct answer)
- Contact the vehicle manufacturer
- Remove the telematics device from the vehicle
Correct answer: Complete an accident report capturing scene details, witness information, and photos
An accurate, timely accident report with scene details, witness data, and photographs is essential for liability management, insurance claims, and trend analysis.
Question 7: A fleet manager is evaluating whether to outsource vehicle maintenance. Which factor MOST strongly favors keeping maintenance in-house?
- The municipality has a small fleet of 15 sedans
- The fleet includes highly specialized equipment requiring proprietary repair capabilities and rapid response (Correct answer)
- Dealer service facilities are nearby
- The fleet budget is being reduced
Correct answer: The fleet includes highly specialized equipment requiring proprietary repair capabilities and rapid response
Specialized equipment with unique repair needs and strict availability requirements favors in-house maintenance to ensure rapid turnaround and technical expertise.
CPWM Fleet Management 4
Which federal agency administers the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program that governs operators of heavy public works vehicles?