RentalYard Telematics Blog Archive

    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
    Freightliner Introduces Business Class M2 & Vocational SD Series Plus Models
    Posted On: September 21, 2022
    The new Plus models have upgraded interiors and can be spec’d with many of the same high-end safety and driver assistance features found in Freightliner’s flagship Cascadia trucks. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Connect Digital Platform For Crane Fleet Management
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Connect gives owners and operators real-time crane information and alerts through an app-based system accessible from smartphones, tablets, and computers. ...
    Driver-Activated Over-The-Air Updates Now Standard On Mack Anthem, Pinnacle & Granite Trucks
    Posted On: January 15, 2021
    The truck maker says that in preliminary tests, its fleet customers completed more than 500 OTA updates with zero issues, all in 13 minutes or less. ...
    Keep Track Of All Your Equipment With Geo-Fencing In TelematicsPlus
    Posted On: October 27, 2020
    Tracking and monitoring equipment is easier than ever with the geo-fencing feature in TelematicsPlus, the cloud-based telematics hub for fleet managers, rental companies, contractors, and operators. ...
    Click To Sell Equipment Fast Using TelematicsPlus
    Posted On: October 22, 2020
    TelematicsPlus lets you put up trucks, trailers, and equipment for retail sale or auction with just a few clicks, putting the power of Machinery Trader, TractorHouse, Truck Paper, AuctionTime, and more at your fingertips at all times. ...
    TelematicsPlus: Single-Portal Fleet Management With Free Valuations & Much More
    Posted On: October 13, 2020
    To understand the value of TelematicsPlus, consider the power of consolidation—combining multiple solutions into a single, more comprehensive and effective one. ...
    TelematicsPlus Delivers Rolling Market Values For Your Entire Fleet
    Posted On: October 8, 2020
    TelematicsPlus was built to quickly manage all of the telematics-equipped machines in your fleet, no matter the brand or telematics platform. ...
    TelematicsPlus: Fleet Management, Free Valuations & More, With A Growing List Of Providers
    Posted On: October 1, 2020
    Get Real-Time asset valuations on all your equipment! ...
    Extended Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics Subscriptions Now Available For New Medium-Duty Trucks
    Posted On: August 4, 2020
    TruckTech+ is free for two years, after which customers have the option to extend coverage for a period ranging from six months up to three years. ...
    CASE Launches More Intuitive Generation Of Its SiteWatch Telematics Platform
    Posted On: July 24, 2020
    A new and improved interface is easier to navigate and makes getting to the most important data on your fleet even handier to get to. ...
    Skyjack’s ELEVATE Battery Management System Prompts Operators Toward Better Recharging Practices
    Posted On: July 6, 2020
    Using battery packs at a low state of charge for extended periods of time causes them to lose potential amp hours; ELEVATE provides on-screen prompts encouraging operators to charge them fully. ...
    TelematicsPlus: All Of Your Telematics Providers In A Single Portal
    Posted On: June 9, 2020
    This data portal’s seamless integration removes the barriers of managing equipment across multiple telematics sources, so you can make the fullest use of your operation’s machines. ...
    Machine Information Always At The Ready With Skyjack’s ELEVATE Live
    Posted On: February 25, 2020
    With or without the ELEVATE telematics package installed, operators can still get loads of useful information from Skyjack equipment with the company’s new offering. ...
    Navistar’s New Service Communication Platform Aims To Simplify Fleet Management
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    The system provides a wealth of data on each truck’s location, health, and maintenance needs, and that data is easily accessible through a variety of means. ...
    Mack Trucks Manufactures 100,000th Truck With Integrated GuardDog Connect Telematics
    Posted On: July 31, 2019
    The system has been available with Mack trucks since its debut in 2014; it helps owners and fleet managers stay ahead of maintenance issues, enables over-the-air software updates, and more. ...
    Terex’s Genie To Launch Lift Connect Telematics For Rental Fleets
    Posted On: February 4, 2019
    A new Lift Connect portal will give rental fleet managers unprecedented access to data from machines in their fleets; the service also works via rental businesses’ existing fleet telematics systems. ...
    Axis TMS Customers Can Now Receive Vehicle Data Directly From OnCommand Connection
    Posted On: July 30, 2018
    The popular telematics software will now integrate with Navistar’s physical telematics devices to provide fleet customers with a wealth of data in real time. ...
    What Is Telematics?
    Posted On: July 20, 2018
    In recent years, telematics has grown from interesting new tech to an industry standard, and is now a must-have for any business that depends on heavy equipment to get the job done. ...
    Skyjack Adds Telematics To Its Machines
    Posted On: April 9, 2018
    The ELEVATE telematics platform provides a wealth of information to operators and fleet managers alike; BlueLine Rental will get the first ELEVATE-enabled equipment. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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