02.07.2018

United goes with Trackunit

Telematics company Trackunit has negotiated a partnership agreement with United Rentals, to provide premium telematics solutions United’s fleet.

Trackunit will use its relationships with manufacturers to install its ‘Manager’ technology on light and heavy equipment in the United Rentals fleet. The Manager system includes keyless access control for user authentication, preventing unauthorised use of equipment, and operates on the company’s Iris platform with Trackunit Go and Trackunit On for mobile applications.

United’s director of fleet intelligence and technology Michael Bierschbach said:“Every investment we make in technology comes down to two criteria: delivering superior value for our customers today, and helping them build a successful future. Trackunit has developed a best of breed telematics solution with a global reputation for business intelligence. We are working together to help United Rentals customers realise greater jobsite productivity, safety, cost management and informed decision-making.”

Tom Valbak Aardestrup, Trackunit’s global vice president of business development added:“Our partnership with United Rentals is focused on creating long term value through a connected jobsite ecosystem. There is a growing demand in construction for efficiency at every level. Machine connectivity and actionable data are the tools that will take the industry into the future.”