Webinar Archives-AFLA Learning Webinar | Predictive Analytics and Preventative Maintenance

AFLA Learning Webinar | Predictive Analytics and Preventative Maintenance – Get the Most Out of Your Data

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The AFLA webinar on Preventative and Predictive Analytics in fleet maintenance featured Matt Chapman of Fleetio and Clay Katcher of Optum. They emphasized the importance of shifting fleet maintenance from a reactive "run to failure" approach to proactive preventative and predictive strategies. Preventative maintenance involves setting up centralized, dynamic systems to standardize schedules based on manufacturer recommendations and vehicle use cases, integrating telematics, automating notifications, and digitizing vendor interactions for clean, actionable data. Inspections and detailed reporting improve service precision and cost tracking.<br /><br />Predictive maintenance uses AI and vehicle telematics data, including real-time ECM and CAN bus signals, to detect anomalies weeks before a breakdown occurs, enabling better scheduling and resource planning, reducing unexpected downtime and repair costs. Predictive analytics also helps refine preventative schedules by highlighting problem areas in specific asset classes.<br /><br />The speakers discussed the evolving technology landscape, including OBD-II and CAN bus data, third-party telematics providers, and emerging solutions like tire tread sensors and EV-specific maintenance considerations. They stressed the need for solid operational plans and data confidence to realize cost savings and fleet efficiency. The combined use of preventative and predictive approaches offers fleets enhanced safety, optimized maintenance scheduling, cost control, and improved total cost of ownership management.

Keywords

Preventative Maintenance

Predictive Analytics

Fleet Maintenance

Telematics Integration

AI in Fleet Management

ECM and CAN Bus Data

Operational Efficiency

Total Cost of Ownership