Business Software
HBS Systems NetView DealerNow
NetView DealerNow customer apps from HBS Systems provide your customers with 24/7 account access to invoicing, service scheduling, parts ordering, rental availability, hotlists for new, used or special-order equipment on any device. Increase customer satisfaction and brand loyalty through dedicated customer portals.
800-376-6376; www.hbssystems.com
PrimeFyre
PrimeFyre business management software is an easy-to-use standalone, cloud-based application that includes customer records management, accounting, invoicing and integrated credit card processing. It offers automated service reminders and recurring jobs, route recommendations, optimization and dispatching, and inventory management (QR or bar codes). It is designed for portable restrooms, events, septic and FOG as well as the construction, liquid and solid waste industries.
855-974-7477; www.primefyre.com
Ritam Technologies Summit Service System
The Summit Service System from Ritam Technologies is redesigned in version 5 with six editions available, depending upon business needs: Lite (simplified work order entry and emphasis on either reminders for repeat business, or scheduling and dispatching), Plus (includes both Lite options), Pro (adds billing and accounting), Deluxe (adds commissions and parts inventory tracking) and Premium (adds the Account Web Portal for online customer payments, account settings, and service requests). It is offered with Cloud data storage or local network installation. Customer/job site information leads to work orders, where drag-and-drop calendars manage scheduling. Three technicians/crews are allowed per job, with different arrival times and durations. It includes job site diagrams and progress photos, and tank size and condition. Summit Mobility options include customer instant notifications without typing anything, and tracking technicians’ locations on maps without a separate GPS system.
800-662-8471; www.ritam.com
Fleet Management Software
Ditch Witch Orange Intel
To help equipment owners keep track of their fleet’s performance and increase the profitability of their business, Ditch Witch offers the Orange Intel fleet management system. Designed to centralize fleet and machine information, maintenance indicators and other vital data and insights, contractors can more efficiently monitor their job site history and equipment performance to improve their business. The application gives contractors the power at their fingertips to monitor and create maintenance plans, keeping equipment running productively from one project to another. Through comprehensive reporting capabilities, operators have the power to track individual machine indicators, including working and idle hours, which enables them to schedule routine maintenance. The technical data provided in each machine can illuminate potential problems before they occur, such as keeping an eye on fuel and DEF levels, battery performance and other vital systems.
580-336-4402; www.ditchwitch.com
GPS
DPL Telematics AssetCommand Base
AssetCommand Base from DPL Telematics is the complete tool for companies to increase driver safety and productivity while decreasing the costs and risk of vehicle accidents and theft. It empowers managers to remotely shut down their machines, wirelessly locate them anytime via GPS, collect odometer/runtime readings, track service intervals and receive real-time alerts for speeding or potentially dangerous driving. Driver ID options include iButton or RFID badges to restrict access to authorized drivers and correctly log each driver’s activity. Users can also receive alerts for loss of power, boundary or curfew violations to curb unauthorized use. It is palm sized, has no external antenna and contains an internal backup battery to continue operating the unit if disconnected. To provide flexibility for seasonal usage, the device is billed on a month-to-month agreement, allowing customers to deactivate and reactivate anytime without penalty.
800-897-8093; www.dpltel.com
GPS Trackit GL500MG
GPS Trackit’s GL500MG universal trailer management solution protects unpowered assets including construction equipment, freight trailers, flatbed trailers, freight containers, generators, tool storage boxes and recreational equipment. Features of the unit include a 5-year lithium battery; durable and waterproof shell; a user update button that immediately shares GPS coordinates; geofences that provide alerts when asset leaves pre-set area; flexible mounting options; wake up on motion; and a tamper-detecting magnet.
866-320-5810; www.gpstrackit.com
Monitoring/Tracking Software
Geoforce
The Geoforce all-in-one equipment tracking solution includes a rugged GPS tracker designed specifically for demanding environments, along with connected monitoring software that provides 24/7 access to asset location and utilization information. Available software add-ons can help manage rental assets, as well as equipment inspections, maintenance and compliance. It can help keep projects on schedule and on budget, improve productivity by reducing asset downtime, decrease labor costs associated with waiting on or searching for equipment, and reduce risk of theft or loss. It can be used to track all types of construction assets and equipment from trailers and waste bins to high-value attachments and implements, yellow iron and other powered equipment.
888-574-3878; www.geoforce.com
SkyBitz Local Fleets InSight
The InSight web application from SkyBitz Local Fleets has customizable user dashboards to quickly identify underutilized trailers and other equipment. Enhancements can pinpoint when equipment status changes from loaded to unloaded and vice versa. Its smart sensor, SkyCamera, uses high-resolution cameras and AI to scan the inside of trailers and other cargo areas to intelligently report empty or loaded status in terms of cube and fullness. SkyCamera also captures high-resolution images at door opening and closing events to identify events that occurred during transit such as freight shifting due to improper load securement.
888-760-4477; www.skybitz.com
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