A Vehicle Management System (VMS) is a system that facilitates the transfer of operating data from a forklift to individuals via standard or customized reports.
Fleet Management
How big does a fleet have to be to justify using t-matics?
Toyota provides two t-matics products: t-matics MOBILE and t-matics COMMAND. t-matics MOBILE is advantageous for any size fleet and operates entirely via cellular signal. t-matics COMMAND can operate over cellular or WiFi and is a more comprehensive telematics solution. t-matics COMMAND is ideal for fleets of at least 10 or more forklifts.
What makes Toyota t-matics different?
t-matics MOBILE is the only individual forklift-based cellular telematics solution currently on the market with a full-featured set of monitoring and analytic capabilities. t-matics MOBILE is capable of generating reports on individual forklifts or entire fleets. t-matics COMMAND is powered by I.D. Systems, Inc., which, for more than 15 years, has successfully deployed wireless asset Read more
What are installation options for t-matics?
All t-matics products can be installed in the field by JIT Toyota-Lift technicians or factory installed on new forklift purchases.
What software does Toyota t-matics require?
Only an internet browser is required. Both t-matics MOBILE and t-matics COMMAND are capable of web-based reporting.
Is t-matics MOBILE or t-matics COMMAND better?
It depends on your needs and application. t-matics MOBILE is a forklift-based cellular solution, meaning the data will transfer anywhere an appropriate cellular signal is detected and will transmit data of the forklift only. t-matics COMMAND is facility-based forklift and forklift operator management solution, meaning the forklift must stay with a certain range of the Read more
How can Toyota t-matics save me money?
Toyota t-matics is a fleet management tool that reports on the utilization, productivity and maintenance needs of an individual forklift, an entire fleet and/or an individual forklift operator. t-matics will help create accountability among forklift operators, reduce damanaging impacts, plan maintenance schedules and provide the data needed to effectively manage fleet sizes, material handling operations, Read more
What is t-matics?
t-matics is a fleet management tool that utilizes a Vehicle Management System (VMS) to track and report operating behavior of a forklift and/or a forklift operator.