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Hitachi Construction Machinery will become LANDCROS in April 2027. The name change is easy to dismiss, but the real test is whether dealers can turn the brand shift into better uptime, support, and connected-service value.
High machine prices, tight labor, cautious lenders, and steady rental demand are pushing fleet owners toward a harder question: does each machine earn enough verified hours to justify owning it?
New research from Teletrac Navman surveyed 600 fleet operators and found that 40-50% of equipment is underutilized. The problem isn't a lack of data — it's that nobody can use it.
There's a difference between knowing where your machines are and watching your guys like a prison warden. Most companies picked the wrong side.
Deere just bought a mixed-fleet tracking company. That tells you everything about where construction technology is headed.
From reactive maintenance to predictive insights, telematics adoption is accelerating across the construction industry as contractors seek competitive advantages through data-driven fleet management.
The construction equipment telematics market is projected to hit $1.22 billion in 2026. Here's what the data revolution means for contractors of every size—and why the operators who resist will get left behind.
From simple GPS dots on a map to AI-powered predictive maintenance, telematics has become the central nervous system of modern construction fleets. Here's what fleet managers need to know.
The construction equipment telematics market is projected to reach $1.22 billion in 2026, with AI-powered analytics, 5G connectivity, and fleet optimization leading the charge toward a $9 billion industry by 2032.
The construction equipment rental market is experiencing unprecedented growth as contractors navigate economic uncertainty, embrace new technology, and rethink asset ownership. Here's what's driving the transformation.
Deere's purchase of mixed-fleet tracking specialist Tenna marks a strategic pivot that could reshape how contractors manage equipment across brands—and challenges the status quo of OEM-locked telematics ecosystems.
How machine learning and real-time sensor data are eliminating unplanned downtime and transforming equipment maintenance strategies.
Inside the platform that's helping contractors turn equipment data into actionable insights—and measurable bottom-line improvements.
We evaluate the leading fleet management software platforms for heavy equipment operations, comparing features, pricing, and real-world performance.
New survey data reveals telematics adoption has reached 67% of equipment fleets, but data utilization remains a significant gap. Key findings inside.
With 73% of new equipment shipping with telematics, the industry has crossed a threshold. Here's how contractors are leveraging connected equipment data.
Your mixed fleet shouldn't mean multiple dashboards. Understanding connectivity standards helps you integrate equipment data effectively.
New research reveals equipment utilization benchmarks and strategies for maximizing fleet productivity. Key findings from the 2025 Fleet Utilization Study.
Equipment that reports its own problems before they cause downtime? It's here. Understanding remote diagnostics helps you leverage this capability.