Technical Session

Smart fleet managers have long monitored vehicle oil drain intervals (ODIs) based on historical data and oil analysis thereby maximizing the economic value of a costly but essential petroleum product. But did you know that today’s ODI technology has evolved to the point where it is incredibly prognostic, spotting potential engine-related failures long before they result in costly repairs and even more costly downtime? 

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to fleet maintenance operations is one of the hottest topics on fleet managers minds these days. So much so, the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) hosted a special two-day track on this very subject as part of “The AI Summit,” held in conjunction with the Council’s 2026 Fall Meeting. 

People from different generations often see the world quite differently. And though many of these differences can be attributed to the normal variations among all human beings, some can be traced to the period in which each generation was raised and the common experiences it had. Experts call these events “generational signposts” and they influence how we think and behave long after our childhoods are over.