GPS-Buddy as a guest on New Business Radio (Dutch spoken)

From Visibility to Control

For many organisations, daily questions remain the same:
Where are our assets located? Who is using them right now? And in what condition are they?

Until recently, answering those questions meant manual reporting and fragmented systems. GPS-Buddy changes that. With its smart IoT and telematics platform, all vehicle and asset data becomes visible in one central dashboard. From trucks, vans and trailers to excavators, generators and small tools, every moving asset is connected — giving companies full control over utilisation, maintenance, and performance.

Oscar explains: “You can only improve what you can see. Real-time data gives managers the confidence to make fast, evidence-based decisions about people, fuel, and equipment. That’s where efficiency starts.”

Beyond Tracking: Smarter Resource Deployment

During the broadcast, Oscar elaborated on the evolution of vehicle tracking technology and why modern fleet management goes far beyond knowing a location. The latest systems, like GPS-Buddy’s XT4 gateway, capture telematics data directly from the CAN-bus, tachograph and sensors — transforming raw data into actionable insights.

This enables companies to:

• Detect idling, harsh braking and fuel inefficiency

• Plan preventive maintenance before breakdowns occur

• Allocate machines and vehicles based on actual usage

• Combine powered and non-powered assets into one overview

The result: less downtime, lower operational costs, and higher project performance.

CO₂ Reporting and Sustainable Operations

Another key theme was sustainability and the growing need for accurate CO₂ reporting. With new European regulations such as the CSRD and frameworks like the CO₂ Performance Ladder, companies are expected to provide verified data on emissions from vehicles and mobile machinery.

That’s where telematics plays a critical role. GPS-Buddy automatically collects data on fuel consumption, distance travelled, idle time, and operating hours. These values are translated into precise CO₂ metrics per vehicle, project or business unit.

Oscar noted: “The ability to monitor emissions in real time is no longer just compliance — it’s a competitive advantage. It helps companies reduce their footprint while proving progress to clients and stakeholders.”

Through smart reporting in Flowter, GPS-Buddy’s management platform, CO₂ data can be exported within seconds supporting audits, tenders and sustainability goals without manual effort.

The Value of Connected Operations

In complex industries such as construction or logistics, one delay can impact an entire project chain. GPS-Buddy’s ecosystem — combining hardware, firmware and software developed fully in-house — ensures seamless connectivity across vehicles, drivers, and equipment.

That integration unlocks several tangible benefits:
✅ Real-time visibility into every asset on site or on the road
✅ Data-driven maintenance to prevent downtime
✅ Optimised deployment of people and machinery
✅ Transparent sustainability reporting ready for audits
✅ Future-proof scalability with 4G IoT connectivity

Looking Ahead

As fleets grow more connected and regulations tighten, organisations that embrace data-driven fleet and asset management will gain a clear edge. By transforming telematics data into insight — and insight into action — GPS-Buddy enables companies to work smarter, safer, and more sustainably.

Curious to hear how?
🎧 Listen to the full interview with Oscar van der Spruit on New Business Radio via the player below, and discover how GPS-Buddy helps businesses turn visibility into control, and data into measurable results.

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