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{{short description|Integrated technology solution for managing commercial vehicle fleets}}
[[File:Locale_RS6_Real-time bus tracking control room in Lebanon.jpg|thumb|Operators in a control room in Lebanon monitoring a public transport fleet in real-time.]]
A '''fleet management system''' ('''FMS''') is an integrated technology solution that combines hardware and software to allow businesses to manage, organize, and coordinate their commercial vehicles from a central hub. It is an application of the [[Internet of Things]] (IoT) and a component of [[fleet digitalization]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://chmnu.edu.ua/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ALIOT_Multi-Book_Volume3_web.pdf |last1=Smirnov |first1=A. |last2=Ponomarev |first2=A. |last3=Levashova |first3=T. |title=ALIOT: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective on the Internet of Things |year=2019 |publisher=Springer |page=235 |chapter=IoT in Fleet Management}}</ref> The number of actively managed vehicles globally is projected to exceed 180 million by 2028.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ptolemus.com/wp-content/uploads/Commercial-Fleet-Telematics-Global-Study_Abstract_PTOLEMUS_compressed.pdf |title=Commercial Fleet Telematics Global Study |publisher=PTOLEMUS Consulting Group |date=July 2024 |access-date=September 23, 2025 |format=pdf}}</ref> The installed base of active systems shows a wide regional distribution, with millions of units in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-and-solution-trends/38435-berg-insight-european-fleet-management-systems-to-reach-27-6-million-units-by-2028 |title=Berg Insight: European Fleet Management Systems to Reach 27.6 Million Units by 2028 |website=The Fast Mode |date=September 17, 2024 |access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.berginsight.com/the-installed-base-of-fleet-management-systems-in-latin-america-will-reach-166-million-units-by-2029 |title=The installed base of fleet management systems in Latin America will reach 16.6 million units by 2029 |website=Berg Insight |date=September 10, 2024 |access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.berginsight.com/the-installed-base-of-fleet-management-systems-in-southeast-asia-to-reach-54-million-units-by-2028 |title=The installed base of fleet management systems in Southeast Asia to reach 5.4 million units by 2028 |website=Berg Insight |date=August 27, 2024 |access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref>

While a [[fleet telematics system]] is often a core component, an FMS integrates a wide range of data from in-vehicle hardware to manage the entire lifecycle of a fleet's assets and operations, from commercial logistics to humanitarian aid.<ref name="FleetForum_Humanitarian">{{cite web |url=https://knowledge.fleetforum.org/attachments/1920?token=364c95202c6308612dd4769d7942c163.pdf |title=Fleet Management in the Humanitarian Sector |website=Fleet Forum |access-date=September 23, 2025 |format=pdf}}</ref> The goal of an FMS is to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. The system combines [[vehicle location data]] with other business information, providing a wide range of management tools.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/01/13/the-fleet-owners-guide-to-a-future-ready-tech-stack-tools-to-boost-growth-and-efficiency-in-transportation/ |title=The Fleet Owner's Guide To A Future-Ready Tech Stack: Tools To Boost Growth And Efficiency In Transportation |website=Forbes |date=January 13, 2025 |access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref>

== Core components and functionality ==
[[File:Locale_RS6_Gps tracking device for fleet management.png|thumb|In-vehicle GPS tracking unit with a transparent case revealing its internal circuitry.]]
A modern FMS consists of two interconnected parts: in-vehicle hardware that collects data, and a software platform that processes and displays it. The features of the system are enabled by the interaction between these two components.

=== Hardware (in-vehicle) ===
The foundation of an FMS is the hardware installed in each vehicle. This can be an aftermarket [[GPS tracking unit]] from a specialized manufacturer such as [[CalAmp]], or a factory-installed OEM [[telematic control unit]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.truckinginfo.com/10153839/calamp-expands-supply-chain-and-logistics-portfolio |title=CalAmp expands supply chain and logistics portfolio |website=TruckingInfo |date=October 26, 2021 |access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref> This device is responsible for collecting real-time [[telemetry|location, speed, and status information]] for [[vehicle tracking system|vehicle and asset tracking]], a process known as [[track and trace]]. It also connects to the engine to gather diagnostic data for maintenance scheduling and to [[fuel-management systems|fuel management]]. Advanced hardware may also include a [[dashcam]] for [[video telematics]] to monitor driver safety.

=== Software (the management platform) ===
The software is the central hub where all the data from the hardware is sent. It provides tools for [[Automatic vehicle location|locating vehicles]], for dispatching and [[Journey planner|route optimization]], generating reports for compliance (such as hours-of-service logs), and providing dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs). Providers in this space offer comprehensive platforms that bundle hardware and software, such as [[CalAmp]] and [[Geotab]], or offer hardware-agnostic software, such as [[Gurtam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abiresearch.com/press/geotab-samsara-and-powerfleet-take-the-top-spots-in-abi-researchs-commercial-telematics-competitive-ranking/ |title=Geotab, Samsara, and PowerFleet Take the Top Spots in ABI Research's Commercial Telematics Competitive Ranking |website=ABI Research |date=August 25, 2023 |access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite report |url=https://media.berginsight.com/2024/03/29160558/bi-globalfm-2024-ps.pdf |title=Global Fleet Management Market |publisher=Berg Insight |date=March 22, 2024 |access-date=September 23, 2025 |format=pdf}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Fleet digitalization]]
* [[FMS-Standard]]
* [[Telematic control unit]]
* [[Telematics]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Fleet management]]
[[Category:Business software]]

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