Geothentic: Automated and Seamless Fleet Management

While the advantages of telematics in the modern automotive world are well known, the challenges associated with implementing and maintaining it for businesses are many. This is where Geothentic—a fleet management industry expert and leader—creates an impact. The company develops highly advanced geolocation systems for vehicle fleet management. Geothentic provides solutions that help managers make the best use of their time while managing their fleet to effectively focus on safety and cost savings. Designed and manufactured entirely in Quebec, every software and product range developed by Geothentic is considered to increase productivity and generate savings. “We work with our customers to define the greatest impact with the most efficient implementation to get their desired results,” adds Guillaume Poudrier, Founder & President, Geothentic.

Geothentic’s team helps clients with phased implementations that work with their internal goals and milestones.  It’s why few projects start by getting the Horometer/odometer automatically of all the equipment Geothentic links this info into the ERP (like Maximo, SAP).  Then, the team can start working on cost reduction by activating the patented Idle killer that allows the project to pay for itself. It provides clients the ability to control idle time by shutting down the engine after a predetermined amount of time. Clients are going to save more than 264 gallons/1,000 liters on a pickup truck per year. Companies can enforce safety and proactively manage driving behavior. “We have a unique approach to niche markets and functionality aimed specifically at mining and industrial customers.  We have created an integration with access control systems where we can automate the permission to utilize a vehicle based on the preset criteria within the access control system. Geothentic is proudly certified Zero Carbon,” says Poudrier.

What makes the company stand out from the crowd is its ability to develop and build in-house hardware and software.  Controlling the complete technology from end to end allows maximum flexibility from the solution for Geothentic’s clients. The same device can be installed in a myriad of equipment types (heavy machinery, pickup trucks, generators, etc.) “Our units are intelligent and combined with an RFID card that allows a driver to start or not start a vehicle.  We also have some awesome features that allow the customer to create geofencing and choose which kind of configuration the device should use. Our cutting-edge software platform gives the ability to see a multi-location overview or just one location to focus on the details that are relevant to those with fleet oversight. The mobile application can be used for both iOS and Android operating systems and is for user awareness,” Poudrier.

Since opening its doors, Geothentic has been developing and delivering specialized solutions based on every unique client’s requirements.  The team always pushes their limits to improve the interaction between their solutions, the vehicles, and the ERP already used by the customer to create the maximum value.

An instance that portrays the company’s value proposition is when Geothentic assisted at a mining and industrial site—the Iron Ore Company of Canada. With Geothentic’s solutions clients save more than 264 gallons/1,000 liters on a pickup truck per year. Moreover, companies can enforce safety and proactively manage driving behavior. “

With a focus on making innovations in the telematics space, Geothentics will continue to form new alliances to expand its market reach, coverage, and industries it serves. “We did an acquisition recently for a specialized solution in the poultry transportation industry which can help to reduce the mortality of the animals during the transportation. Meanwhile, we are currently dedicated to the North American market with a global reach,” concludes Poudrier.