preventive maintenance

Evolving Beyond Reactive Maintenance Models to Predictive Success

Fleet maintenance has long been an area where outdated practices collide with modern technology, creating a divide between those who embrace data-driven efficiency and those who remain stuck in the reactive, break-fix, put-out-fires mentality. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires preventive maintenance programs, compliance doesn’t always mean a fleet operates safely or cost-effectively. The real difference is how fleets approach maintenance, whether reactive,...

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Check Call: Shipping on a jet plane

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This Sunday marks the beginning of NCAA March Madness. With it naturally comes millions of dollars in marketing campaigns joining in on the fun.

FreightWaves is no exception. The first in-person FreightWaves event of 2022 is coming soon! It’s going to be the hit of the year in Northwest Arkansas, and have we got a mad deal for you. Tickets are only $1,295 during the March Madness special. While you’re trying to recover your Yahoo fantasy sports password to fill out your bracket in your family’s...

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Fleetpal reduces asset over-maintenance through segmented predictive maintenance platform

Fleetpal reduces asset over-maintenance through segmented predictive maintenance platform (Photo: FreightWaves/Jim Allen)

Within the trucking industry, technology disruption has helped fleets realize efficiencies across operations run on archaic systems. This is evidenced by how digitalization has consistently helped companies improve visibility into workflows and leverage data to glean operational insights. 

One of the significant efficiency climbs has been in the telematics segment, with cheap and robust solutions helping fleets transcend size to gain better control over operations. Telematics data finds its use...

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Commentary: How data transparency increases the lifetime value of vehicles

Data-based truck maintenance

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.       

The current economic climate has presented unique challenges to industries across the globe. This is no different for businesses with fleets, making it more important than ever to ensure your vehicles stay healthy and productive. A vehicle in the shop versus on the road can make the difference between a business that’s succeeding and one that is just...

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