Write Up:

MoDOT has a fleet of equipment that is essential for maintaining the state's roads and bridges to meet customers' needs. The replacement value of this fleet is $578 million. However, as the department's fleet ages due to limited funds for fleet investment, monitoring the condition helps assess resources and make informed purchasing decisions. Per the recommendation of the statewide Comprehensive Fleet and Equipment Team, MoDOT began compiling this information in 2018 and statewide data was first available in 2019. The majority of the fleet is rated at or above average, but 11.86% of MoDOT dump trucks are rated below average or poor, equating to 187 trucks.

Purpose of the Measure:

This measure tracks the condition of MoDOT's diverse fleet. This includes all classes of fleet broken down by Light Duty, Dump Trucks and Other Fleet. Light Duty fleet contains cars, pickups, utility trucks, vans and 1-ton trucks. Other Fleet contains heavy equipment such as tractors, loaders, distributors and aerial trucks.

Measurement and Data Collection:

Data is obtained from MoDOT's fleet management system, FASTER, and is updated by fleet personnel involved in the inspection process.  Central Office Equipment Technician Support Specialists perform onsite quality assurance reviews on fleet ratings throughout the year. The general guidelines for establishing overall condition are based on the criteria of safety, functionality, reparability and appearance.  

In summary, the ratings are: Excellent – unit is fully operable and capable of full performance functionality; Good – unit is operable and safe with signs of normal use; Average – unit is generally operable but may have minor component failure or damage needing repair; Below average – unit has major component failure or damage preventing performing all functions; Poor – unit is not safe or inoperable with component failure or damage beyond repair.

Data is as of Oct. 31, 2023, and has been incorporated into the fleet asset management model.