Maintenance platform improves uptime and controls service costs
Problem: R.T. Moore, a mechanical contractor serving Indiana, Ohio and Florida’s Gulf Coast with plumbing, HVAC, engineering and design services, manages a fleet of more than 500 assets across seven locations. With fleet technicians spread out and maintenance records buried in paper files and spreadsheets, the company struggled to maintain consistent preventive maintenance, track service histories and coordinate work across locations. This fragmented data made it difficult to respond quickly to maintenance needs, understand true repair costs or enforce standard maintenance processes.
Solution: To eliminate manual workflows and centralize maintenance operations, R.T. Moore adopted Fleetio’s fleet maintenance and optimization platform. With Fleetio, technicians and managers — whether in Indiana, Ohio or Florida — can instantly review asset history, monitor upcoming services and stay aligned on maintenance priorities. Fleetio’s Maintenance Shop Network also streamlined communication with third-party shops and provided documented service histories that help avoid unnecessary or repetitive repairs.
RESULT: Fleetio transformed R.T. Moore’s maintenance program by replacing scattered data with organized, real-time information. What once took days to track down can now be accessed in minutes, allowing technicians and managers to act faster and with confidence. Detailed service histories empower the team to question potentially redundant repair quotes, control costs and make smarter decisions about whether to repair or retire assets. Most importantly, the system freed up maintenance leaders to focus on safety and proactive care rather than chasing paperwork, which improved uptime, reduced unnecessary expenses and elevated overall fleet reliability. 800-975-5304; www.fleetio.com
Bursting chosen as preferred rehabilitation method
Problem: The city of DeSoto, Texas, initiated a comprehensive utility rehabilitation program to replace deteriorating water and wastewater infrastructure installed around 1980 prior to pavement reconstruction. The project scope encompassed installation of approximately 4,500 linear feet of 8-inch fusible PVC water main, 2,100 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE sanitary sewer and 2,000 linear feet of 16-inch HDPE sanitary sewer, all executed via trenchless pipe bursting methodology.
Solution: Pipe-bursting systems from No-Dig Tec were selected for their ability to minimize surface disruption and optimize construction efficiency. Compared to conventional opencut replacement, this approach reduced excavation requirements by roughly 75%, significantly mitigating impacts on existing pavement, landscaping and adjacent utilities. Temporary water service was achieved through a 2-inch aboveground water bypass system, while hydrants remained operational to maintain fire protection standards.
RESULT: This project demonstrated the applicability of pipe bursting as a viable solution for urban utility rehabilitation, offering reduced restoration costs, accelerated schedules and improved community impact metrics. As municipalities address aging infrastructure in densely developed corridors, trenchless technologies such as pipe bursting provide a proven, minimally invasive alternative to traditional methods. 972-488-9910; www.texaspipebursting.com
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