The Benefits of Asset Tracking Hardware for Mixed Fleets​

Managing a construction fleet is no easy task. Between coordinating heavy machinery, vehicles, tools, and attachments—often spanning different makes, models, and locations—contractors are juggling complex logistics every day. Traditional tracking methods and basic GPS solutions do not capture the full picture. This is especially true in a mixed fleet environment.

That’s why modern contractors are turning to asset tracking hardware designed specifically for mixed fleets. A complete tracking system for construction shows every asset scattered across each job site and yard. This helps maximize use, reduce loss, improve compliance, and increase profits.

What Is a Mixed Fleet Tracking System?

A mixed fleet tracking system is a centralized platform that enables contractors to monitor, manage, and optimize a wide range of equipment and ancillary asset types, regardless of type, manufacturer or size. This includes:

• Heavy Equipment like excavators, bulldozers, and loaders
• Vehicles such as pickup trucks, water trucks, and fuel trucks
• Mid-Sized Assets like light towers, air compressors, and trailers
• Attachments and Tools, including buckets, surveying tools, and generators
• Parts and Consumables, such as filters and traffic cones
• Ancillary Support Assets, like trench boxes and concrete forms
  
  

A mixed fleet solution is valuable because it can also combine data from different OEM telematics systems. It uses AEMP 2.0 standards and fills in data gaps caused by rental equipment. By doing so, contractors achieve true visibility over 100% of their assets in a single system—no blind spots, no guesswork.

Key Benefits of Implementing a Mixed Fleet Tracking System

Enhanced Asset Visibility and Utilization

Real-time tracking of all equipment—large and compact—helps eliminate hoarding, idle time, and underutilization. When you can pinpoint where each asset is and whether it’s in use, jobsite mobilization and dispatching becomes smarter and more efficient. This leads to:

• Higher jobsite productivity
• Better asset allocation across projects
• Improved internal billing
• Reduced unnecessary rentals and purchases

Optimized Equipment Maintenance and Reduced Downtime

With data from your tracking hardware, maintenance becomes proactive instead of reactive. Tenna’s telematics trackers capture:

• Engine hours, usage data, and fault codes
• Power take-off (PTO) usage for specialized equipment
• Predictive indicators of wear and tear
  
  

This enables timely preventive maintenance, minimizes breakdowns, and extends the life of your fleet.

Improved Fuel Efficiency and Cost Savings

Fuel is one of the largest operating costs in construction. Using GPS and CANbus data, you can monitor:

• Fuel consumption trends
• Unnecessary idling
• Driving behavior and inefficiencies
  
  

Armed with this insight, contractors can adjust workflows to save fuel, reduce carbon output, and boost ROI.

Streamlined Fleet Compliance and Reporting

Construction businesses must comply with regulations such as:

• ELD (Electronic Logging Device)
• DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports)
• IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)
  
  

Tenna’s asset tracking system automatically collects and stores important fleet data. This makes audits and internal assessments easier and faster.

Construction Theft Prevention and Asset Security

Construction sites are vulnerable to theft and unauthorized usage. Tenna’s trackers provide:

• Geofencing alerts when assets move outside work zones during off-hours
• Historical location data to aid in recovery
• Real-time tracking for rapid response and recovery
  
  

When every asset is tracked, nothing slips through the cracks.

Integration with Existing Systems

Tenna’s platform seamlessly connects with your:

• ERP systems and accounting platforms
• Construction management software
• Operational systems and technology
  
  

By centralizing all asset data, you eliminate manual entry, reduce errors, and increase overall efficiency.

Tenna’s Comprehensive Approach to Mixed Fleet Tracking

Tenna stands apart by offering a platform for construction with purpose-built, field-tested asset tracking hardware for every asset class:

TennaCANbus

• Detects idle time to understand when an asset is running but not actively in use
• Monitors OEM or third-party Power Take Off (PTO)
• Combines fuel and idling metrics to understand waste
• Reads standard fault codes to understand machine issues
  
  

TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment

• 360-degree views around construction equipment
• Dual facing HD cameras for on-site and in-cab views
• Auto video capture for indisputable footage of incidents
• Live streaming of critical operations
  
  

TennaCAM 2.0 Fleet

• AI technology to analyze driver distractions and external hazards
• Dual facing HD cameras for on-road and in-cab views
• Auto video capture for indisputable footage of incidents
• Real-time alerts of critical events and behaviors
  
  

TennaFLEET

• GPS tracking for on-road vehicles
• Captures location, speed, trip history, and driving behavior
• Helps improve safety and fuel efficiency
  
  

TennaINTEL P1

• Captures location and ignition state of engine-powered heavy to mid-sized assets
• Alerts when asset has left a geofenced location
• Picks up pings from TennaBLE beacons to locate surrounding assets
  
  

TennaINTEL S1

• Captures location of mid-sized, non-engine assets
• Alerts when asset has left a geofenced location
• Picks up pings from TennaBLE beacons to locate surrounding assets
  
  

TennaBLE Beacon

• Location tracking for tools, attachments, ancillary support materials and non-powered assets
• Cost-effective and rugged for jobsite conditions
• Location updates via mobile app and TennaINTEL
  
  

TennaQR

• Manually track small tools, attachments and consumables for inventory management
• Scannable with mobile device or tablet to quickly update asset information
• Ruggedized labels resilient to chemicals, UV exposure and high-pressure water
  
  

No matter the asset type, Tenna offers a tracker built to fit. Rather than forcing a single device across every asset, Tenna’s flexible system lets you apply the right tracker to the right asset for your tracking and management goals—so you’re never overpaying or under-tracking.

Why It Matters: One Platform, Total Control

Choosing a partner like Tenna gives you a scalable, construction-focused platform where:

• All asset data lives in one place
• Trackers are optimized for the unique demands of construction environments
• Integration, reporting, and visibility are intuitive and reliable
  
  

This all adds to greater jobsite control, better operational decisions, and long-term profitability.

Final Thoughts

Construction companies with mixed fleets need more than basic GPS. They need a full asset tracking system. This system should monitor everything, from heavy machinery to hand tools. Tenna’s mixed fleet tracking platform delivers just that, ensuring you stay ahead of delays, losses, and inefficiencies.

If your current system can’t track every asset across your operations, it’s time to make the switch.