Can Commander track machines from different manufacturers?

Yes. Liebherr, Caterpillar, Mercedes-Benz, and more appear in one view, via Rosenberger OBU devices or the AEMP 2.0 / ISO 15143-3 machinery data standard.

Do machines need telematics hardware?

No. Machines with an existing OEM or ISO 15143-3 data feed connect as virtual devices. Others use telematics hardware that is installed separately. Both deliver identical functionality in Commander.

Can I track equipment without ignition, tools and containers?

Yes. Equipment without ignition is tracked with a battery-powered device or via beacon proximity detection, no wiring required.

Does Commander help prevent equipment theft?

Yes. Define a geofence around each site or yard and Commander alerts you the moment equipment moves outside it, real-time theft detection.

Where is my data stored?

In a private cloud at conova in Salzburg, Austria, GDPR-compliant, with 12 months retention by default, longer on request.

Construction Telematics — Commander | Rosenberger Telematics

The challenge

Construction sites are complex. Your data picture doesn't have to be.

Assets move between sites. Machines sit idle. Theft happens overnight. Most companies manage this with spreadsheets and phone calls.

No visibility across sites

Machines move between sites without notification. Managers can't tell what's deployed, what's idle, or where anything is, until they call someone.

Theft and unauthorised movement

Construction equipment is a prime theft target. Without geofencing and movement alerts, you find out after the fact, if at all.

Idle machinery costs money

An excavator sitting on Site A while Site B waits for a machine is a direct cost. Without operating-hour data, there is no basis to act on.

Manual operating-hour records

Paper logbooks, spreadsheets, and driver self-reporting introduce errors and create disputes when billing customers for machine time.

Construction site manager reviewing live asset data on a tablet

One screen. Every asset. Every site.

Commander connects directly to your machines, via plug-in telematics devices or manufacturer API (AEMP 2.0 / ISO 15143-3). You get a unified real-time view of every asset, without changing your hardware or your workflow. GPS tracking keeps every construction machine in view. Hardware, SIM connectivity, installation and the Commander software all come from a single source.

Live asset map

Real-time positions of all vehicles, machines, and containers across all sites. Filter by site, project, or asset type.

Geofencing & movement alerts

Draw virtual boundaries around your sites. Immediate alerts when a machine leaves or enters a zone outside working hours.

Automatic operating hours

Precise engine-on/engine-off recording directly from the machine. Accurate billing records without paper logbooks.

AEMP 2.0 / ISO 15143-3 integration

Pull data from manufacturer APIs (Liebherr, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, and more) without additional hardware. Virtual devices behave identically to hardware-backed assets.

Maintenance management

Service intervals, inspection reminders, and due-date alerts based on operating hours. Proactive, not reactive.

Return on Investment

Know your numbers
before you sign anything.

Most fleets recover the full cost of Commander within 6–12 months. Fuel savings, reduced idle time, and automated compliance documentation add up fast. See what it means for your operation.

~12% average fuel reduction

3–5 h admin saved per vehicle per month

<12 mo typical payback period

Calculate your ROI

Proven in construction

Trusted by Europe's largest builders.

PORR Equipment Services

17,000 devices deployed

A 10-year partnership. PORR used Commander telematics insights to reallocate €4 million worth of equipment, moving idle machines to where they were needed instead of buying new ones.

Strabag BMTI

16-country rollout

Starting with ~3,000 devices and scaling to 10,000+ across 16 European countries. Commander is the unified telematics backbone for Strabag's equipment management operation.

Ing. Hans Bodner Bau

700 assets equipped

A mid-size Austrian construction company managing 700 vehicles and machines through Commander, with no training required. "I didn't need any training.", Klaus Noggler, IT Manager.

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Trusted for construction telematics

Commander Apps

Commander on every screen.

Four companion apps extend Commander to fleet managers, drivers, field technicians, and asset managers, iOS and Android.

R-COCKPIT Fleet Overview

Live map, active alerts, and KPI dashboards for fleet managers. Full Commander visibility from your phone.

R-DRIVE Driver Companion

Digital logbook, trip logging, and private-trip protection for drivers. Tax-compliant, effortless to use.

R-SERVICE Digital Workflows

Device installation workflows, digital service protocols, and digital signatures, guided step-by-step and synced back to Commander in real time.

R-BEACON Asset Scanner

Background beacon scanning for tools, small equipment, and containers. Proximity-based position tracking without a dedicated GPS device.

FAQ

Construction telematics, common questions.

Can Commander track machines from different manufacturers?

Yes. Liebherr, Caterpillar, Mercedes-Benz, and more appear in one view, via Rosenberger OBU devices or the AEMP 2.0 / ISO 15143-3 machinery data standard.
Do machines need telematics hardware?

No. Machines with an existing OEM or ISO 15143-3 data feed connect as virtual devices. Others use telematics hardware that is installed separately. Both deliver identical functionality in Commander.
Can I track equipment without ignition, tools and containers?

Yes. Equipment without ignition is tracked with a battery-powered device or via beacon proximity detection, no wiring required.
Does Commander help prevent equipment theft?

Yes. Define a geofence around each site or yard and Commander alerts you the moment equipment moves outside it, real-time theft detection.
Where is my data stored?

In a private cloud at conova in Salzburg, Austria, GDPR-compliant, with 12 months retention by default, longer on request.