Driving Success: Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance

The Maintenance Strategy That Keeps Fleets Moving

Friday, August 14 at 12:00 PM

Most fleets already have a preventive maintenance program. But is it enough to stop costly breakdowns before they happen?

Scheduled oil changes, inspections, and routine services are important. They help keep vehicles compliant, safe, and road-ready. However, trucks do not always fail according to a set maintenance schedule.

That is where Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance becomes an important conversation for today’s fleets.

Components can begin to deteriorate long before the next scheduled service. When early warning signs go unnoticed, fleets can face unexpected roadside failures, expensive repairs, and avoidable downtime.

Join the Driving Success team and our partners at Optimum Fleet Health as we break down the difference between preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance. We will also explain why leading fleets are combining both strategies to improve vehicle uptime and reduce risk.

What You Will Learn

During this webinar, we will cover:

The key differences between preventive and predictive maintenance
Why scheduled maintenance alone cannot catch every developing issue
How vehicle data can identify problems before they become roadside breakdowns
Real-world examples of cooling system and DPF failures that predictive maintenance could have helped prevent
How combining both approaches can reduce emergency repairs and improve shop planning
Why better maintenance data can increase technician efficiency and keep trucks on the road longer

Why This Webinar Matters

Fleet maintenance is no longer just about following a schedule. It is about using the right data at the right time to make smarter decisions.

A strong preventive maintenance program helps fleets stay organized. Predictive maintenance adds another layer by helping teams spot issues before they turn into major failures.

Together, these strategies can help reduce downtime, control costs, and improve fleet reliability.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is a strong fit for:

Fleet maintenance managers
Safety managers
Operations leaders
Shop supervisors
Compliance teams
Anyone responsible for keeping vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road

Whether you manage maintenance, safety, or operations, this session will give you practical insights into building a more proactive maintenance program.