Direct Visibility. Deeper Insight. One Connected Platform.
Equipment is constantly moving — between jobsites, yards, and crews. When you don’t know exactly where it is or how it’s being used, time and money are lost.
Crews spend valuable time searching for assets. Machines sit idle without anyone realizing it. Fuel is burned inefficiently. And in some cases, equipment disappears altogether.
For years, many companies have relied on separate systems to manage labor and track equipment — one platform for time tracking and job costing, and another for GPS or telematics. The result? Disconnected data and limited visibility into what’s really happening on the jobsite.
That changes today.
BusyBusy now offers direct GPS Equipment Tracking with telematics — built into the same platform you already use for time tracking and job costing.
From Clock-In Based Location to Direct GPS Visibility
Equipment tracking has been part of BusyBusy for nearly a decade. Traditionally, equipment location was connected to work activity. When an employee clocked in and selected a piece of equipment, its location was associated with that jobsite.
This worked well for job costing and understanding which equipment was used where — but it relied on employee proximity.
Now, with dedicated GPS devices installed directly on equipment and vehicles, assets can report their own location and performance data independently. This adds a new layer of consistency and clarity without changing the workflows your team already uses.
What You Can See with GPS Equipment Tracking
GPS Equipment Tracking brings both location and telematics data into BusyBusy, accessible on Web and Mobile.
Equipment Location
Instead of relying on indirect signals, equipment now reports its own position. You can open a universal map view and see where your assets are across jobsites in real time (or based on their most recent report).
This makes it easier to manage distributed crews and quickly answer questions like:
- Is that machine still on Job A?
- When did it move to Job B?
- Do we need to send someone to retrieve it?
Movement History & Breadcrumbing
Beyond a simple location pin, GPS Equipment Tracking provides movement history. Breadcrumbing allows you to review route paths over time, helping you verify when equipment was moved and how it traveled between sites.
This is especially helpful when:
- Investigating unexpected movement
- Confirming delivery or pickup
- Validating jobsite presence
Breadcrumb trails turn “I think it was there” into documented visibility.
Telematics Data (For Compatible Equipment)
Location tells you where equipment is. Telematics tells you what it’s doing.
For compatible machines connected through diagnostic ports, BusyBusy surfaces operational data such as:
- Engine on/off status
- Run time
- Idle time
- Engine RPM
- Fuel level
This information comes directly from the equipment itself, giving you insight beyond assumptions.
Why Telematics Changes the Game
Idle time is one of the most overlooked equipment costs in construction. A machine that appears to be working may be running without producing value — burning fuel and adding wear.
With telematics visibility, you can begin to answer more meaningful questions:
- How long was that machine actually running?
- How much time was spent idling?
- Are we rotating assets efficiently between jobs?
Instead of estimating utilization, you can review actual performance data and make informed decisions about equipment allocation and efficiency.
Built for Real Jobsites
GPS devices are designed for rugged construction environments. Installed directly on equipment and vehicles, they are built to handle dust, vibration, weather, and daily jobsite activity.
This is not consumer-level tracking. It’s equipment-grade visibility designed for real fleets.
Flexible by Asset
Not every piece of equipment requires the same level of insight. Some assets may only need basic location visibility. Others — especially powered equipment and vehicles — benefit from deeper telematics data.
GPS Equipment Tracking allows you to choose the right visibility for each asset, scaling tracking capabilities based on operational needs rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Optional DashCams for Vehicles
For companies managing on-road vehicles, optional DashCam devices are also available. These devices combine GPS tracking and telematics with video capture for added safety and incident visibility.
Video footage is accessed separately through a FleetWatcher portal, while GPS and supported telematics data integrate with BusyBusy.
Available on Web and Mobile
All GPS Equipment Tracking features are available on both Web and Mobile. Office teams can monitor assets from a centralized dashboard, while field supervisors can check equipment location and performance directly from the jobsite.
No additional systems. No switching between platforms.
Connecting Equipment and Time Tracking
This is where BusyBusy stands apart.
Most GPS platforms focus only on equipment. BusyBusy connects equipment tracking with time tracking and job costing in one system.
That means you can see:
- Who was working
- What equipment was assigned
- Where that equipment was located
- How it was being used
All within the same platform.
Instead of fragmented data across multiple vendors, you gain a unified view of your jobsites.
What’s Ahead
GPS Equipment Tracking continues to evolve. Additional telematics capabilities in development include:
- Fuel usage breakdown (idle vs productive gallons)
- Maintenance alerts and engine codes
- Odometer and mileage tracking
- Enhanced hour meter visibility
As these features expand, so will your ability to manage fleet performance proactively.
A Major Evolution in Jobsite Visibility
Equipment tracking has been part of BusyBusy for years. Now, direct GPS and telematics elevate it to a new level.
With GPS Equipment Tracking and Time Tracking working together, you can see and understand your jobsites more clearly — from people to equipment to performance.
It’s time to move beyond assumptions.
It’s time to see and understand your jobsite like never before.
