Beyond the Gut Feeling: Shifting from Preventative to Predictive Maintenance
November 12, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
3 of 4: Smarter Operations. Better Margins. A Best Practices Series for Mid-Size Carriers
For years, fleet maintenance has relied heavily on strict schedules or the general gut feelings of experienced shop managers. While invaluable, opinions don’t always match what the numbers say. In this session, we dive into the world of predictive maintenance. Learn how to aggregate operational metrics to make smart, data-driven decisions on when to rotate tires, service engines, or spec your next vehicle—allowing you to bundle repairs and drastically reduce costly road downtime.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to pull and format shop and fleet metrics into clean, actionable data.
- Understand how to shift from reactive fixing to predictive planning to minimize multiple shop visits.
- Discover how to audit shop opinions against real historical performance metrics to optimize parts longevity.
Speakers
MODERATOR:
Steve Phillips
TPP Facilitator
Truckload Carriers Association
Panelists:
TBD
Registration is free for members, thanks to PCS Software!