Construction equipment fleet software market set for rapid growth

Global, September 2, 2025

News Summary

New research forecasts strong near-term growth in the construction equipment fleet management software market, driven by rising demand for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and cloud-based analytics. The report cites adoption of telematics, IoT sensors, mobile dashboards and AI-supported analytics as key trends enabling contractors and rental firms to cut downtime, optimize utilization and reduce operating costs. North America currently leads market share while Asia-Pacific is expected to expand fastest. Vendors are launching multi-brand platforms, enhanced reporting and mobile access, and service providers continue to broaden implementation, integration and managed services offerings to support infrastructure and electrification programs.

Construction equipment fleet software market set to top $4.5 billion in 2025 as industry shifts to real‑time, cloud and AI tools

New market research shows the global construction equipment fleet management software market is poised for rapid near‑term growth. The market is projected to rise from $3.99 billion in 2024 to $4.54 billion in 2025, reflecting a one‑year compound annual growth rate of 13.7%. Analysts expect expansion to continue through the decade, with a forecasted market size of $7.49 billion by 2029 and an average CAGR of 13.4% over the forecast period.

Why the market is growing now

The research identifies several immediate drivers behind the surge in demand for fleet software. Companies are increasingly seeking real‑time equipment monitoring to cut downtime and improve utilization. Pressure to lower operating costs and greater appetite for data‑driven decisions have pushed contractors and rental firms toward solutions that offer predictive maintenance, fuel and performance analytics, and compliance tracking. Rapid infrastructure expansion and urbanization in many regions are also increasing equipment fleets and the need to manage mixed‑brand assets efficiently.

Technologies shaping the next wave

Forecasted trends emphasize continued investment in telematics and IoT, wider adoption of cloud‑based fleet solutions, and new tools that layer AI‑supported analytics on operational data. Cross‑platform systems and mobile app control are expected to become standard, enabling managers to view multi‑brand fleets on single dashboards and to schedule maintenance automatically based on sensor data and usage patterns.

Market structure and leading segments

The market is split across software and services. Key software subsegments include asset tracking, fuel management, maintenance scheduling, route optimization, driver behavior monitoring, and equipment utilization analytics. Service offerings cover implementation and integration, consulting, support and maintenance, training and managed services. Deployment models include cloud‑based, on‑premise and hybrid options, while primary end users are construction contractors, equipment rental companies and infrastructure developers.

Regional picture

In the most recent review year, North America held the largest share of the market, while Asia‑Pacific is expected to record the fastest expansion over the next several years. The analysis covers all major regions, including Western and Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

Product and vendor developments

Vendors are rolling out platforms designed for mixed‑brand fleets, improved reporting and multi‑device access. An example of recent product activity is a new fleet management system released by a major equipment manufacturer in April 2025 that is built for medium to large contractors and rental firms with mixed‑brand fleets. The platform offers ISO‑compliant location and performance data, multi‑language support and dashboards accessible via smartphone, tablet and desktop, enabling cross‑brand comparison and consolidated reporting.

Notable industry moves and related market signals

• One large bus operator deployed an AI‑driven EV charge management platform across more than 1,000 electric buses and chargers, with plans to expand to 1,500 vehicles and 30 depots by end of 2025. The platform integrates legacy chargers, provides real‑time tracking, predictive analytics and automated scheduling to optimize grid use and depot readiness.
• A logistics and fleet software provider was named a leading supplier of cloud‑based transportation management and fleet applications in an independent market study that covers planning and execution as well as fleet management capabilities.
• Used heavy truck retail sales data signaled healthier secondary markets in July 2025, with Class 8 same‑dealer used truck retail sales rising 5.5% month‑over‑month, well above seasonal expectations.
• Corporate transactions continue to reshape the fleet services landscape: an investment group completed an acquisition of a large UK fleet services business that manages tens of thousands of vehicles and operates hundreds of service sites, with plans to operate the unit as an independent business and pursue growth in heavy goods vehicle services and vehicle funding.

Infrastructure investment and demand dynamics

Recent national statistics show notable increases in infrastructure investment, supporting the market outlook. The rise in public and private spending on transportation, utilities and communications projects is a key structural driver because it increases demand for tracked machinery and for software that maximizes uptime and asset utilization on large projects.

Market players

The landscape includes heavy equipment manufacturers, specialist telematics firms and SaaS fleet providers. Prominent names operate across equipment tracking and monitoring, maintenance management, fuel and compliance solutions. Vendors continue to develop tools that combine GPS, sensor data and analytics to improve operations and lower maintenance costs.

Where to find the study

The market report provides in‑depth forecasts, segment analysis and competitive profiles. A sample download and a full report are available through the research firm’s website.

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Key features at a glance

Feature	Detail
Market size (2025)	$4.54 billion
Annual growth (2024–2025)	13.7% CAGR
Forecast (2029)	$7.49 billion
Top current region	North America
Fastest growing region	Asia‑Pacific
Key technologies	Telematics, IoT, Cloud, AI, Mobile apps
Representative vendor moves	Multi‑brand fleet platforms, AI charge management for EV fleets, acquisitions and carve‑outs of fleet services

For organizations planning fleet software investments, the market outlook underscores the importance of choosing scalable, cloud‑capable systems with strong telemetry, analytics and multi‑device access to support growing infrastructure and electrification programs.

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Additional Resources

• Business Wire: Motive Launches in the UK to Power Safer, Smarter, More Sustainable Fleet Operations with AI
• Wikipedia: Fleet management
• Fleet Equipment Magazine: Betterfleet EV powers London fleet — 1,000 buses
• Google Search: EV bus charging management London
• GlobeNewswire: Descartes Named Top Provider of Cloud-based TMS Solutions
• Google Scholar: cloud-based transportation management systems
• Babcock International: Babcock named preferred bidder for London Fire Brigade fleet management contract
• Encyclopaedia Britannica: London Fire Brigade
• BT Newsroom: Aurelius acquires BT Fleet Solutions from BT Group plc
• Google News: BT Fleet Solutions Aurelius