Telematics is the remote transmission of vehicle data to a software platform. A connected vehicle sends its location, fuel use, mileage, operating hours and operating status in real time, with no refresh interval. This data is then used to manage a fleet: servicing, costs, safety and compliance.

A GPS tracker gives a position. A telematics system gives the position and the context: who was driving, at what speed, with what fuel use, over how many engine hours. GPS answers “where is the vehicle”. Telematics answers “how is it being used”.

No. Recent vehicles from any of the 35 brands integrated with Fleeti report directly through their factory telematics, with no hardware. Older vehicles get a plug-and-play device that needs no technician or wiring. Only specific sensors, such as the immobiliser or the temperature probe, require a technician visit.

Yes, and it is the main use case for Fleeti Telematics. Assets connected directly through the manufacturer and those fitted with a device report to the same platform, with the same indicators. Manufacturer integration covers passenger cars and vans as well as construction and agricultural machinery.

Cost is calculated per asset per month. Three factors determine it: the connection method (manufacturer integration removes hardware costs), the additional sensors chosen, and the size of the fleet. An initial scoping session identifies which vehicles can connect without a device.

Yes, under certain conditions. In France, the CNIL (data protection authority) requires employers to inform employees, state a specific purpose, limit the retention period and allow tracking to be switched off outside working hours. Similar rules apply in most countries where Fleeti operates. The platform includes a private mode and template employee information documents.

The device stores data in its internal memory and sends it as soon as the network returns. Nothing is lost; only real-time reporting is paused. Multi-network connectivity switches automatically to whichever operator is available, which matters on remote sites and at border crossings.

One year. Trip and temperature history remains available over a rolling twelve months, which covers evidence needs in case of disputes, audits or claims. In France, the law limits this data retention to 2 months.

Thirty-five brands report their data without a device. Light vehicles and vans: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Citroën, Cupra, Dacia, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Ford, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Opel, Peugeot, RAM, Renault, SEAT, Škoda, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo, covering both Cars and Trucks. Machinery: Caterpillar, Hitachi, Hyundai, John Deere and Manitou. A vehicle or machine from a brand not on this list connects with a plug-and-play Fleeti device.

OEM refers to the vehicle manufacturer: an OEM integration retrieves data directly from the factory-fitted unit, with no added hardware. OBD is the standard diagnostic port a telematics device plugs into. The CAN bus is the internal network that carries data between the vehicle's control units. Geofencing means drawing a virtual zone on the map and triggering an alert on every entry or exit.