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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.

By surfacing location, usage and meter data against each asset, you gain clearer visibility and faster decision making within your existing rental workflows.

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Greater Usage Accuracy with Meter-Based Billing

Klipboard Telematics also supports accurate meter-based billing through OnRent, helping you invoice quickly, reduce disputes and ensure customers are billed based on actual usage. This is especially valuable for hire businesses managing high-usage equipment or usage-based charging models.

Whether you're starting without any tracking in place or looking to connect existing systems, Klipboard supports the full journey, from tracking hardware to Asset Tracking, to Telematics, all connected within OnRent.

Improve Asset Utilisation

Greater Usage Accuracy with Meter-Based Billing

Drive Higher Returns from Every Asset

Understanding how often equipment is actually used can be difficult without accurate data. Telematics shows real usage patterns, helping you identify underused equipment and make better allocation decisions.

Instead of relying on assumptions, you can see which assets are working hardest and which could be deployed elsewhere.

  • Clear usage visibility across your fleet
  • Identify underused or overworked equipment
  • Improve asset allocation
  • Support smarter fleet planning

Plan Maintenance Proactively

Plan Maintenance Proactively

Reduce Downtime with Smarter Maintenance Planning

Unexpected breakdowns disrupt customers and reduce availability. Telematics helps you plan maintenance based on real usage, reducing both unplanned downtime and unnecessary early servicing.

When you can see operating hours and usage trends, maintenance teams can focus on the equipment that needs attention first.

  • Usage-based servicing decisions
  • Reduced unexpected downtime
  • Better maintenance planning
  • Improved asset availability

Meter-Based Billing Tracking Real Usage

Meter-Based Billing Tracking Real Usage

Increase Revenue with Accurate, Usage-Based Billing

Meter-based billing and usage-based charging depend on accurate information. Telematics captures usage data automatically, helping reduce disputes and improve billing confidence.

This is particularly valuable for businesses using meter-based billing across multiple sites or customers.

  • Accurate usage data
  • Reduced billing disputes
  • Support for meter-based charging
  • Consistent, transparent billing
  • Reduce the risk of re-keying information

Protect Your Business

Protect Your Business

Reduce Risk and Protect Your Business

When damage occurs, understanding what happened can be difficult. Telematics provides insight into driver behaviour, speed and usage patterns, helping you investigate incidents and protect your business.

  • Driver behaviour monitoring
  • Speed and movement insights
  • Evidence for damage claims
  • Reduced risk exposure
Why Hire Businesses Choose Telematics

Why Hire Businesses Choose Telematics

Rental businesses depend on knowing what equipment is doing while it is on hire.

Without that visibility:

  • Equipment goes missing or is difficult to locate
  • Maintenance becomes reactive
  • Utilisation is hard to measure
  • Billing relies on estimates
  • Teams spend time chasing updates

Telematics removes that uncertainty by giving your team real-time visibility of your fleet and equipment.

Instead of waiting for updates, your team can see what’s happening and take action immediately.

That means fewer surprises, smoother operations and better control across your rental business.

Part of the Klipboard Ecosystem

Telematics works as part of your wider rental technology ecosystem, connecting hardware, tracking and equipment rental management into one connected workflow.

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Hardware

Devices installed on your vehicles and equipment.

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Asset Tracking

Real-time location and movement visibility.

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Telematics

Usage, behaviour and performance insights.

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OnRent Rental Management Software

Operational visibility and workflow management.

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Get a Personalised Telematics Demo for Your Business

See Telematics in Action

Klipboard Telematics gives real-time visibility of your fleet, helping reduce loss, improve utilisation and plan maintenance.

Talk it through with an expert

Speak to a rental technology specialist about your fleet, challenges and how Telematics can support your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

Can Telematics help reduce theft?

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

Does Telematics support meter-based billing?

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

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.