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Keep track of your assets with telematics

Learn more about how SafetyCulture helps you monitor vehicles and machinery in real time using telematics.

What is telematics?

Telematics uses connected technologies, such as GPS, sensors, and onboard diagnostics, to transmit vehicles' or machinery's real-time location, movement, and performance data. In SafetyCulture, it provides a way to remotely collect and analyze odometer or engine hours, usage patterns, and positions of assets in your organization. Your team can then have complete visibility across your fleet or equipment and plan preventative maintenance based on actual conditions. With live data flowing in, you can monitor performance as an alternative to manual location entry using inspections.

How can telematics be used in SafetyCulture?

Track location and activity with Assets

The Assets feature helps your team stay informed with real-time data using Live map and historical data from connected telemetry devices using Event history. You can view where an asset is, how it’s moving, and when it was last active.

Live map

The Live map feature visualizes asset locations and statuses on a single screen where location data is captured from inspections and synced telemetry devices. This is ideal for coordinating field activity or overseeing fleet distribution.

View your assets on Live map via the web app.

Event history

The Event history feature shows a timeline of location events based on GPS data from connected telemetry devices. It helps verify asset routes and behavior over time.

View past asset events via the web app.

Automate data collection with integrations

SafetyCulture integrates with leading telematics providers to collect and sync asset data automatically. This enables your team to access real-time operational data, such as the current GPS location and diagnostics.

Samsara

Samsara is a telematics platform used to monitor vehicle and equipment location, usage, and diagnostics in real time. When Samsara is connected to SafetyCulture, it keeps odometer and engine hour readings up to date, which makes usage-based maintenance easier to manage. It's especially useful for teams coordinating mobile assets across multiple job sites, where knowing the last location can help assign work faster and reduce idle time.

An example of the Samsara fleet management system.

This integration currently doesn't support trailers and equipment in Samsara.

Geotab

Geotab is a telematics solution designed to collect detailed engine and vehicle performance data across fleet operations. Once Geotab is connected to SafetyCulture, it syncs usage readings to support accurate servicing intervals and reduce downtime. This integration is ideal for fleets that require detailed visibility into vehicle health, especially when managing large or mixed assets.

An example of the Geotab fleet management software.

This integration currently doesn't support trailers and equipment in Geotab that don't have a Geotab device installed.

Caterpillar

Caterpillar's VisionLink is an equipment management platform that tracks machine runtime, idle time, and productivity metrics. When Caterpillar VisionLink is integrated with SafetyCulture, it helps prioritize servicing based on how each machine is actually used. It's ideal for industries with high-value machinery where accurate runtime tracking can lower maintenance costs and extend asset life.

An example use of the Caterpillar (VisionLink) app.

AT&T Fleet Management

AT&T Fleet Management is a vehicle tracking and telematics platform built to manage mobile workforces and distributed assets. Connecting AT&T Fleet Management to SafetyCulture ensures your odometer and engine hour data are captured automatically. It's well suited for organizations managing delivery vehicles, service vans, or regional operations. Once assets are linked, usage readings supports timely maintenance and keeps your asset records reliable.

An example of an asset list in AT&T Fleet Management for Enterprise and Government.

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