Why Contractors are Prioritizing Connected Equipment for Large Jobs

Faith Kubicki

Most contractors don’t struggle because of bad crews or poor planning; they struggle because of unpredictable logistics.

When everything goes according to plan, jobsites run like well-oiled machines. However, late deliveries, mis-timed drop-offs, missing machines, surprise overages, and lack of visibility into usage patterns often eat away at momentum – not to mention margins.

Connected rentals, however, change the game.

Connected Assets (InTempo MX) and Connected Transport (CTX) don’t just directly benefit the rental companies that use them – they also benefit the end users. Once that’s the base-level experience, it’s hard to go back.

The Real Cost of Unconnected Rentals

Renting from a provider without a connected fleet leaves contractors operating blind.

• Delivery windows are vague or unreliable
• Drop-offs land in the wrong place
• Equipment usage is unclear or disputed
• Missing or underutilized assets go unnoticed
• Decisions are reactionary, not proactive

That lack of visibility shows up as delays, wasted labor, and surprise charges.

InTempo CTX: Connected Transport That Keeps Jobs Moving

InTempo CTX (Connected Transport) brings end users real-time visibility into their expected deliveries and pickups. Contractors gain:

• Accurate delivery ETAs so their crews are ready when equipment arrives
• Precise drop-offs that put equipment exactly where it’s needed – not on the opposite end of a large, busy jobsites
• Fewer missed or late deliveries that bring projects to a screeching halt
• Less time chasing updates from dispatchers and drivers

When deliveries are predictable, schedules hold. When schedules hold, costs stay in check.

InTempo MX: Connected Assets That Work as Hard as You Do

Once equipment is on-site, InTempo MX (Connected Assets) gives near-real-time visibility into what’s actually happening with each piece of rented equipment. Contractors gain:

• Live visibility into what’s being used and what’s sitting idle
• Fewer billing disputes with clear, objective usage data
• Faster defenses against loss or theft with real-time alerts
• Better planning by identifying underused or unnecessary rentals

Instead of discovering problems weeks later on an invoice, it’s easier to address them while the job is still running.

Why This Matters More Than Ever

Margins are tight; schedules are packed; crews are expensive.

Connected Assets and Connected Transport help eliminate surprises that blow up budgets and throw projects off-track. Contractors spend less time managing logistics and more time getting the job done.

This isn’t about technology for technology’s sake. It’s about control, predictability, and trust.

The New Standard for Rental Partners

Not all rental providers offer Connected Assets and Connected Transport — but those that do are finding it easier to compete with national chains. (We're even starting to see integrated telematics and delivery tracking become requirements on large, high-margin bids.) 

The best partners don’t just drop equipment and disappear. They give:

• Transparency instead of guesswork
• Accountability instead of excuses
• Data instead of disputes

If your rental provider can’t tell you where your equipment is, when it will arrive, or how it’s being used, it may be time to ask why. InTempo MX and InTempo CTX empower contractors to run jobs with fewer delays, fewer surprises, and more confidence. Once you experience connected rentals, you won’t want to rent any other way.