Mitchell 1 adds VMRS codes to TruckSeries repair software

SAN DIEGO — Mitchell Repair Information Co. L.L.C. has added Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) codes to its TruckSeries suite of truck repair software solutions.

This suite of web-based products for the medium- and heavy-duty trucking segments helps service professionals estimate labor times, diagnose and repair all makes of Class 4-8 trucks.

Repair facilities using the Quotes Module in TruckSeries can map labor jobs to VMRS codes, giving the vehicle owner a record of repairs and overall costs for each truck in operation. VMRS codes display automatically, eliminating the need to manually look up the appropriate VMRS code for work in progress.

TruckSeries presents the appropriate VMRS standardized codes as the quote is generated. Any fleet or shop management system that is VMRS-compliant will recognize the work associated with the code and record the work accordingly.

"Mitchell 1 is particularly pleased with this latest enhancement to our industry-leading labor estimating offerings because it adds so much value for our customers and the fleets they serve," said Ben Johnson, director of product management for Mitchell 1.

"We understand the importance of being able to seamlessly report to fleet operators the detail of the work being done on their vehicles, wherever that vehicle may be. VMRS is an invaluable system but it can be overwhelming to technicians because of the coding complexities that enable the detailed reporting. We've stripped out the manual part to make the system easier to use."