Guest: Zac Hales, Geotab
Host: Candy McCollum, CVB Network
Ep. 216 | Beyond the Dot on the Map: The Evolution of Fleet Telematics with Geotab
For years, fleet telematics was defined by a simple dot on a map. Today, successful fleet operations require something much more comprehensive: total operational visibility.
In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Geotab’s Zac Hales to explore the massive technological shift taking place at the vehicle level. They discuss how the latest generation of telematics platforms are moving beyond raw data transmission to leverage edge intelligence—processing high-fidelity engine, driver, and location data locally on the device to deliver faster, cleaner, and more reliable insights to fleet managers.
Beyond standard vehicles, Zac explains how fleets can extend this same visibility to non-powered assets (like trailers and generators) and even smaller hand tools using Geotab’s GO Anywhere series and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon integration.
Additionally, the episode highlights Geotab’s exciting new acquisition of Linklabs, a milestone step in becoming a complete, unified data solution for fleet operations worldwide. Whether you are looking to prevent job site disruptions, recover stolen assets, or maximize equipment utilization, this episode offers a roadmap for modern fleet management.
