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Construction & heavy equipment

Protect your project margins with telematics

Maximize your equipment uptime and asset utilization on a reliable, unified platform backed by the Verizon network, turning field operational insights into measurable bottom-line results.

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Project profitability

Control job costs right from the field

Control variable construction costs right from the field. Use Verizon Connect Reveal mobile apps to track on-site activity, curb fuel waste, and protect bidding accuracy.

  • Help spot excessive vehicle or asset idling on the Spotlight app to lower fuel consumption and job site operating costs
  • Track exact hours worked on mobile logs to optimize labor spend and eliminate manual timecard padding
  • Leverage historical mobile utilization records to sharpen future project proposals and bidding accuracy

Construction fleet managers who used fleet tracking:

53%

Improved asset, equipment, trailer utilization

48%

Experience ROI <1 year with asset tracking

12%

Reduced fuel usage

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Equipment utilization

Optimize asset use on every job site

Maximize profitability by replacing guesswork with clear, integrated visibility. Instantly see which owned assets are working and which are sitting idle across job sites to optimize your fleet.

  • Locate machinery, generators, and detached trailers instantly on a live map to redeploy assets where they are needed most
  • Monitor engine hours automatically across all equipment types to spot underutilized items and eliminate waste
  • Reduce overhead costs by right-sizing your asset inventory and eliminating expensive, unnecessary rentals
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Fleet preventative maintenance

Automate engine health monitoring

Avoid costly breakdowns with fleet preventative maintenance software. Swap reactive repairs for proactive upkeep with engine health monitoring built right into your workflow.

  • Track engine hours seamlessly without relying on manual whiteboards or paper logs
  • Implement automated service reminders based on time, distance, or engine use to schedule upkeep proactively
  • Monitor diagnostic trouble codes in real time to fix minor mechanical faults before they turn into critical failures
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Asset security

Secure assets with live tracking

Deploy equipment theft prevention across unmonitored sites during off-hours. Protect expensive machinery with a rugged barrier of real-time alerts and heavy-duty tracking hardware.

  • Deploy weatherized powered and non-powered GPS asset trackers built to withstand the harshest jobsite environments
  • Establish virtual geofences around your job sites to receive instant alerts if equipment moves outside working hours
  • Recover stolen assets rapidly by sharing precise, real-time live map location data directly with local law enforcement

Site safety & liability

Mitigate on-road financial risks

Build a proactive safety culture that protects your field crews and community. Curb rising insurance premiums and mitigate financial risks from fraudulent liability claims.

  • Capture clear road-facing and driver-facing footage with AI dashcams to defend your company against false claims
  • Eliminate job-site blind spots by adding side, rear, and cargo extended view cameras for near 360-degree field visibility
  • Deliver personalized driver coaching at scale using prioritized risk profiles and historical safety data
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Regulatory compliance

Simplify your DOT compliance data

Streamline compliance management for construction crews. Equip your mobile workforce with digital tools that capture accurate data and eliminate manual paperwork.

  • Manage HOS compliance effortlessly on the go with our streamlined digital ELD solutions for total DOT compliance
  • Accelerate daily vehicle inspections with digital DVIR to catch critical defects fast and pass any DOT audit
  • Automate IFTA metrics and mitigate DOT audit risks by centralizing fuel and driver records in one command center

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Connected field operations

Centralize your job site data

Stop struggling with fragmented data silos. Centralize your job site operations into a unified mobile telematics platform built to protect your project margins.

  • Consolidate data from tracking devices, vehicle software, and back-office tools into one command center
  • Activate built-in Ford and GM vehicle telematics over-the-air with zero hardware installation downtime
  • Connect existing business systems seamlessly using an open API toolkit and an expansive partner marketplace

Free eBook

Advanced fleet management technology solutions for construction

Download the Advanced Fleet Management eBook for actionable tips on selecting the right technology to boost safety, lower costs, and maximize heavy equipment utilization.

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Why Verizon Connect

Managing a mixed construction fleet across shifting job sites is a constant balancing act. Verizon Connect unifies your heavy equipment, vehicles, and assets into a single source of truth. Backed by the Verizon network and cloud AI, we give your frontline crews the real-time visibility they need to eliminate waste, streamline compliance, and protect your project margins.

  • Stop fuel waste, labor leaks, and unauthorized equipment use
  • Track heavy machinery, support vehicles, and tools in one platform
  • Prevent breakdowns with automated service schedules
  • Streamline field compliance to keep crews moving safely
  • Eliminate operational waste to boost your bottom line

Frequently asked questions


What's the role of telematics in construction fleet management?

Telematics in construction fleet management combines GPS tracking, onboard diagnostics, and wireless data transmission to monitor high value equipment and on-road trucks in real time. Its main role is to transform raw machine data such as location, fuel burn, idle times, and engine health—into actionable insights that lower operating costs, minimize costly project delays, and improve job site safety.

How do I choose a fleet management system for construction?

To choose a construction fleet management system, look for platforms built for mixed assets that track vehicles and high value equipment all on one dashboard. Prioritize tools featuring engine-hour maintenance, offline mobile use for remote sites, and integrations with your existing job-costing software.

What is construction equipment fleet management software?

Construction equipment fleet management software is a digital platform that centralizes the tracking, maintenance, and operation of heavy machinery, vehicles, and high value equipment across multiple job sites. It uses GPS telematics and engine data to monitor asset locations, track engine hours, reduce costly idle time, and automate preventive maintenance.

How does fleet management software improve construction projects?

Fleet management software improves construction projects by using real-time GPS tracking, telematics, and data analytics to maximize equipment uptime, cut fuel waste, prevent theft, and keep job sites on schedule.

What features are important in construction fleet management?

Important features in construction fleet management include real-time GPS tracking for high value equipment and on-road trucks, job site geofencing, and preventive maintenance scheduling based on engine hours rather than just mileage. Systems also need fuel monitoring, utilization reporting, digital safety inspections, and operator authentication.

How does fleet management help construction companies?

Fleet management helps construction companies by replacing manual tracking with real-time digital visibility. It optimizes high value equipment and vehicle use, cuts fuel waste and idle time, automates preventative maintenance, prevents job site theft, and ensures timely material deliveries to keep projects on schedule.

How do I manage my construction fleet costs?

Managing construction fleet costs requires tracking total cost of ownership (TCO), cutting fuel waste, automating preventive maintenance, and right-sizing your inventory. Focus on real-time data and daily accountability to lower operating expenses and prevent expensive asset downtime.