Every fleet prepares for winter; or thinks its does. The details most often overlooked are the ones that cost fleets the most. From tire pressure fluctuations to driver readiness to technicians working in freezing shops, true winterization is as much about people as it is about vehicles.

Chatbots don’t keep trucks on the road. But AI that predicts breakdowns, trims fuel use, and flags safety risks does. Fleet leaders who stop at “generative” AI will miss the revolution. The future belongs to those who put data-driven AI to work now.