Teletrac Navman Report Reveals Nearly Half of Equipment Managers Struggle with Maintenance Scheduling and Cost Control

August 21, 2025 at 09:20 AM EDT

25% of asset locations are unknown–at any one time–slowing down projects and interfering with scheduling

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, today announced the results of its Mobilizing the Future of Fleets Report: 2025 Equipment Management Edition. The report finds that nearly half of equipment managers struggle with scheduling equipment maintenance which, in turn, leaves them at a disadvantage in managing project costs. Additionally, 45% of respondents report difficulties with maintenance cost management.

“Whether it’s the high cost of repairs, difficulties in maintaining regular service schedules, or simply the challenge of locating equipment on-site, the impact on total cost of ownership is clear, so much so that the findings indicate that these issues are directly affecting their ability to control costs,” said Alain Samaha, Chief Executive Officer, Teletrac Navman.

Timing equipment maintenance accurately can be particularly tricky for fleet operators because poor timing can have a negative impact on profitability. Without accurate usage data, the right timing becomes a guessing game and firms risk more operational problems than planned. Assets removed from the field too early can cause project delays. Those removed too late risk breakdowns that further disrupt timelines.

Further, 35% of respondents also report that, at any one time, more than 25% of their on-road assets are unavailable due to their location being unknown, a frustration which can both slow down projects and interfere with maintenance scheduling. As the total cost of ownership (TCO) of equipment is a key metric for 30% operators looking to optimize return on investment, these inefficiencies have a direct effect on financial performance.

Yet despite these pressures, the outlook is one of action, with 86% of operators actively prioritizing improvements in maintenance, utilization and expense control, and the majority already embracing technology to support these goals.

Many equipment operators are turning to technology as a key enabler of improvement, and 99% of respondents have already deployed at least one technology to support their equipment management, with a substantial 71% investing in three or more. Operators are turning to data analytics/BI tools and GPS asset tracking to improve their control over maintenance expenses (45%), scheduling.

“Our TN360 ACM platform, and asset location devices, can help to improve profitability by giving operators greater control of equipment maintenance, resource availability and ensure that assets are only removed from the field when necessary,” Samaha added.

About Teletrac Navman

Teletrac Navman’s goal is to empower the industries that transform and sustain our futures with simple and intelligent solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of their operation. As a connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, Teletrac Navman simplifies the complex so that its customers can transform the way they work through cloud-based solutions that leverage AI to unlock the power of operational insight. Teletrac Navman manages more than 700,000 vehicles and assets around the world. The company operates globally, with offices worldwide and headquarters in Northbrook, IL. For more information visit www.teletracnavman.com.

Teletrac Navman is a Vontier company.

About Vontier

Vontier is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website www.vontier.com.