FleetWatcher has expanded its construction telematics platform with a new Small Tools and Attachment Tracking feature. The system utilizes Bluetooth-enabled asset tags and a mobile app to provide real-time location data for equipment attachments and handheld tools, eliminating guesswork about asset deployment across job sites.
Comprehensive Tracking for Valuable Assets
The innovative solution allows contractors to monitor everything from excavator buckets to concrete saws through an intuitive interface. Users can view individual items, project-specific equipment groups, or entire asset categories. The system records movement history, recent access times, and current job site assignments – significantly reducing loss and improving recovery of misplaced items.
Simple Implementation, Immediate Benefits
“Like all our new functionalities, this was customer-driven,” said FleetWatcher President Larry Baker. Recent Bluetooth technology advances made the solution viable for tracking non-powered assets like trench boxes, jackhammers, and various excavator attachments. The durable tags withstand harsh construction environments while maintaining reliable connectivity.
Preventing Loss, Improving Efficiency
By providing precise location histories, the system helps crews quickly locate tools potentially left on job sites. This visibility translates to reduced replacement costs and fewer project delays. Managers gain better oversight of equipment utilization, enabling more informed decisions about resource allocation across multiple projects.
Data-Driven Job Site Management
The tracking capability delivers operational insights that help teams complete projects on time and within budget. As Baker noted, “Better management of buckets and attachments gives managers a clearer picture of site activities.” The solution represents FleetWatcher’s continued commitment to addressing the construction industry’s most pressing challenges through innovative telematics.
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