Telematics for OnRent: Real-time asset visibility and meter-based billing

Bring telematics and asset tracking data directly into OnRent, so your team can manage equipment from one central place instead of switching between systems.

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Product overview

Telematics insight for smarter rental decisions

Klipboard Telematics helps hire businesses understand how equipment is used while it is on hire, giving teams clearer visibility and better control.

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From usage patterns and operating hours to movement and driver behaviour insights, Telematics helps teams move away from assumptions and make decisions based on real equipment data.

Connected with OnRent, Klipboard Telematics supports meter-based billing, maintenance planning, asset utilisation and operational visibility across your rental business.

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Whether you are starting without tracking or connecting existing systems, Klipboard supports the full journey from hardware to rental management workflows.

Core features

The tools behind connected telematics insight

Klipboard Telematics gives rental teams the usage, behaviour and performance data they need to manage equipment more accurately and act with greater confidence.

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Usage visibility

See how often equipment is being used and identify which assets are working hardest or sitting underused.

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Asset utilisation insight

Use real usage patterns to improve allocation, support smarter fleet planning and get higher returns from every asset.

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Usage-based maintenance planning

Plan servicing around operating hours and usage trends to reduce unexpected downtime and avoid unnecessary early maintenance.

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Meter-based billing

Capture accurate usage data to support meter-based charging, reduce billing disputes and invoice customers with greater confidence.

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Behaviour and movement insights

Monitor driver behaviour, speed and movement patterns to support investigations, damage claims and risk management.

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Connected rental ecosystem

Connect hardware devices, Asset Tracking, Telematics and OnRent into one workflow for clearer operational visibility.

Benefits

Better visibility, stronger control and more accurate billing

Improve asset utilisation

Identify underused or overworked equipment and make better decisions about where assets should be deployed.

Reduce unexpected downtime

Use real usage data to plan maintenance earlier and keep equipment available when customers need it.

Increase billing accuracy

Invoice customers based on actual usage, helping reduce disputes and support transparent meter-based charging.

Reduce manual admin

Automatic usage data helps reduce the need for manual updates, re-keying and time spent chasing information.

Protect your business

Use behaviour, speed and movement insights to investigate incidents, support damage claims and reduce risk exposure.

Gain stronger rental control

Give teams real-time visibility of what equipment is doing while it is on hire, so they can act faster and avoid surprises.

Related products

Explore our products

We offer a range of connected rental, asset tracking, delivery, reporting, and business management solutions developed by experts in your industry.

OnRent Office

  • Speed up quoting and order entries
  • Real-time equipment visibility
  • Plan deliveries and collections

OnRent One

  • Streamline daily operations
  • Improve customer response times
  • Make decisions in real time

OnRent Go

  • Speed up quoting and order entries
  • View hire availability in real time
  • Track performance with data

Payments & cash flow advantage

Repeat orders, contract customers, and account sales require flexible, low-friction payment processes. Payments integrate directly into operational workflows rather than sitting outside the system.

With Klipboard Money, businesses can

  • Accept invoice and online payments
  • Reduce reconciliation effort
  • Simplify payment handling
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Frequently asked questions

What types of businesses use Telematics?

Equipment hire businesses, plant hire companies, vehicle rental providers and multi-site rental operations use telematics to improve visibility and control.

What is Telematics?

Telematics uses GPS and vehicle data to track location, usage and behaviour. This information is sent in real-time to a secure platform, giving you visibility of your assets while they're on hire.

Can Telematics integrate with my rental management software?

Yes. Telematics connects with rental workflows, helping bring asset data into the systems your team already uses.

Does Telematics support meter-based billing?

Yes. Usage data captured through telematics supports accurate meter-based billing and reduces disputes.

Can Telematics help reduce theft?

Yes. Real-time tracking and alerts help identify unexpected movement and improve recovery of lost or stolen equipment.

Get a personalised telematics demo for your business

Klipboard Telematics helps hire businesses improve utilisation, plan maintenance, support accurate billing and manage rental equipment with greater confidence.

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