Truck owner is concerned about the high cost and downtime risk of purchasing an expensive newer truck with complex DEF/emissions systems versus a cheaper refurbished older truck.

Implied Software Gaps

• Software that predicts total cost of ownership and downtime risk for different truck vintages

TruckWise TCO

A decision-support app that helps owner-operators and small fleets compare total cost of ownership between different truck vintages (old vs. new). It factors in purchase price, fuel economy, maintenance costs, and expected downtime for common repairs like DEF system failures. Users input their typical routes and load weights to get personalized recommendations.