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18 August 2026

The State of Fleet Maintenance: AI, Automation, and Cost of Ownership

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Source reporting: FreightWaves

The State of Fleet Maintenance: AI, Automation, and Cost of Ownership

Fleet maintenance costs are rising, and reactive strategies are becoming more expensive. FreightWaves partnered with Motive to explore how fleet organizations are using AI, automation, and integrated operations platforms to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership. You’ll learn: The biggest fleet maintenance challenges in 2026 Where AI and automation are delivering the greatest impact Why integrated platforms outperform disconnected systems How leading fleets are reducing costs and improving uptime Complete the form below to download your copy. For more information on Motive Fleet Maintenance, visit gomotive. com/products/maintenance .

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