Revolutionize Your Rental Equipment Business with Telematics and FameAir Integration

As you may know, running a rental equipment business can be very difficult, especially when it comes to monitoring machines on several job sites. Inefficient decisions and issues with workflow occur as a result of fragmented information sharing and siloed data. At Fame Rental, we understand the difficulties in keeping equipment at its peak, preventing misuse, and ensuring proper upkeep. This is why we use telematics technology to provide real time data and improve operations, enabling you to better control your assets.

The Power of Telematics in Rental Equipment Monitoring

We all know the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind.” With telematics integrated into your equipment rental software, your equipment is never out of sight. You can establish virtual boundaries (geo-fences) for rented equipment and receive alerts if it crosses these boundaries. You’ll be promptly notified if your equipment steps outside the designated area, streamlining your operations and enhancing asset security.

Consider the challenges you might face: Imagine your rental customer puts 30 hours on a unit in just two days. Will this heavy usage lead to potential problems? What if the meter reading just tripped the 1,000-hour service? Should you send a field tech immediately, or can you wait until it’s returned? And what if a minor engine fault has persisted for days—can you let it run longer, or do you need to send a technician?

Answering Critical Questions with Real-Tine Data

None of these critical questions can be answered effectively without telematics data integrated with your rental equipment ERP. As I like to say, “The machines are talking, but is anyone listening”? Fame Rental excels by connecting to telematics systems, listening to each machine, and updating the ERP in real time. This ensures that anyone who has questions has access to accurate information for informed decision-making, with instant alerts for prompt action.

Proactive Maintenance for Optimal Equipment Performance

Another familiar saying is, “If you don’t take care of your things, they won’t take care of you.” This is especially true for heavy construction equipment rental. Telematics monitoring allows you to track meter readings, usage frequency, and operational durations while maintaining asset security without physical presence. Real time notifications prompt work orders for issues like overheating or low pressure, enabling early detection and prevention of major problems. This proactive approach significantly improves the customer experience by ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.

Seamless Integration with FameAir

Consider telematics for your fleet—that’s a great start. But don’t stop there; ensure you can seamlessly integrate that information into your ERP system. With FameAir’s API set for integrations, equipment maintenance is a breeze.  Pulling the information directly into FameAir streamlines equipment tracking to one place, removing the hassle of going to another platform. That’s where the real transformation happens. With Fame Rental and telematics, your equipment isn’t just well-monitored and maintained; it’s optimized for efficient use.

Drive Your Rental Business to Success with Data Insights

It’s time to drive your rental business to the forefront of success, one data insight at a time.

Joe Lewis
CEO
Fame Rental

Fame Rental improves rental businesses and the lives of their employees and customers. We do this because we care more deeply, listen more intently, and act more methodically than anyone in the rental industry would ever expect from a software company.

Contact us at sales@fameintel.com to schedule a demo.