Rand McNally acquires Fleetsu’s platform, data and analytics capabilities
Rand McNally acquires Fleetsu and its flexible platform, in a move to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space according to a joint announcement.
Rand McNally, in a move to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space, has acquired Australia-based Fleetsu and its flexible platform, according to a joint announcement.
The transaction combines Rand McNally’s fleet business with Fleetsu’s platform, data and analytics capabilities to create a global enterprise that will bring innovative solutions to vehicle fleets worldwide, the companies said.
The maximize business productivity through access to real-time, on-the-road data –providing insights to solve challenges such as driver location and safety, engine performance, and vehicle efficiency (fossil and electric), they said.
The transaction combines Rand McNally’s fleet business with Fleetsu’s platform, data and analytics capabilities…
Fleetsu was just a seven-year-old company but had secured a number of global truck and automotive manufacturing contracts, including Toyota Motor Corp. of Australia as its platform. It was viewed as a leading vehicle and truck solution for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as fleets.
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“Rand McNally is committed to delivering innovative products and services that improve fleet and driver efficiency, safety and security,” said Aaron Dannenbring, chief executive of Rand McNally. “Fleetsu takes our existing expertise to the next level as we now offer the industry’s best connected fleet platform complementing our already robust hardware, navigation, logistics, and publishing businesses. The combination of Rand McNally and Fleetsu creates a world-class connected-vehicle powerhouse.”
According to Allied Market Research, the global fleet management market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with forecasts predicting the industry will double by 2030, reaching $52.5 billion in value.
“The acquisition of Fleetsu is an exciting step in Rand McNally’s transformation of its fleet and navigation product offerings,” said Joseph Roark, Teleo Capital operating partner and Rand McNally’s chairman. “Fleetsu’s cutting-edge platform, analytics and data capabilities will allow Rand McNally to offer a connected vehicle solution across the full fleet supply chain.
“The acquisition further expands Rand McNally’s footprint as a global provider to long-haul and local fleets, field service companies, government, auto and truck manufacturers (both fuel and EV platforms) and vehicle rental fleets.”
Jakub Felinski, Fleetsu’s founder, will become chief innovation officer of Rand McNally.
“Fleetsu has quickly built a reputation grounded in being hyper-focused on meeting the needs of our customers, no matter how complex. With Rand McNally’s strong navigation and transportation expertise and our already deep bench of leading engineers focused on creating technology data solutions, we are confident that we will be moving the industry forward.” Felinski said.
