This report presents a framework for conducting systematic analysis and making decisions on outsourcing and privatization of vehicle and equipment fleet maintenance. The framework defines a decision process model that can be applied to a wide range of outsourcing decision alternatives. The process is presented as a step-by-step logic process that focuses on the unique features of state department of transportation fleet maintenance.
The EMTSP was instrumental in getting the research initiated, participated in the research project, and requested approval from AASHTO to get this guide published.
