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OptivoTrack

Three ways to connect your fleet

OBD plug & play, CAN bus integration, or hardware-free OEM Cloud. With Optivo you start where you are, not where we sell.

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One platform, three ways to connect

OptivoTrack gives you full visibility over your fleet (position, consumption, driving style, maintenance, emissions) regardless of how you choose to connect. You can also mix modes: OBD on a car, CAN on a truck, OEM Cloud on a leased vehicle. All in one dashboard.

Hardware-free

Can you track a fleet without installing hardware on the vehicles?

Yes, in two ways. Which one fits depends on the data you need: the vehicle's position in real time, or where and when each delivery was completed.

Data from the manufacturer (OEM Cloud)

Recent vans leave the factory with a SIM and GPS and send their data to the manufacturer. With the VIN and the owner's consent, OptivoTrack receives it: real-time position, true mileage, consumption, vehicle state. It works on recent models from the thirty compatible brands, leased vehicles included.

How OEM Cloud works

The driver's smartphone

The Optivo driver app records the position with every proof of delivery, along with photos, signature and notes. You know where and when each delivery was completed, with nothing on board the vehicle: the data you need to control deliveries.

The driver app and proof of delivery

Where a device is still needed

Older vehicles or manufacturers not on the list, cargo temperatures, door opening, on-board weight, engine immobilisation: data the manufacturer does not transmit. It comes from an OBD tracker or the CAN bus unit, in the same dashboard as the rest of the fleet.

The modes with a device

With or without hardware, the position of a vehicle driven by an employee is employee monitoring: GDPR rules apply, and in Italy also Article 4 of the Workers' Statute, with a union agreement or Labour Inspectorate authorisation and a notice to drivers. The OptivoTrack compliance dossier

The complete guide to hardware-free fleet tracking

Mode 1

OBD Plug & Play

Activate a vehicle in minutes, with no modifications.

Ideal for

SMBs, mixed fleets, fast onboarding, vehicles without native connectivity. When you want to see results immediately.

The Optivo OBD device connects to the vehicle's diagnostic port. No wiring, no workshop: plug it in and go. The fastest way to start, working on virtually any internal-combustion vehicle. It also reads Bluetooth beacons in the cargo area: temperature and door opening, with no wiring.

What you get

  • Real-time GPS position

    Vehicle location with route history and geofence entry/exit alerts.

  • Consumption & driving style

    Fuel, level anomalies, braking, acceleration, harsh cornering. Driver and vehicle scoring.

  • Vehicle diagnostics

    Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), engine telemetry, fault alerts via OBD-II.

  • DIY installation

    Minutes per vehicle, no workshop required. Removable for vehicle changes.

Optivo OBD tracker being plugged by hand into the diagnostic port under the dashboard of a van
The OBD tracker plugs into the diagnostic port under the dashboard: minutes, no workshop.
Mode 2

CAN bus: advanced telemetry

Beyond position: engine immobilization, warning lights, predictive maintenance.

Ideal for

Heavy vehicles, cold chain, anti-theft, fleets needing predictive maintenance or remote control. When OBD data isn't enough.

When position alone isn't enough. Direct integration with the vehicle's CAN bus (or via FMS gateway on heavy vehicles) unlocks deep telemetry and remote actions. The technical mode for critical fleets.

What you get

  • Remote engine immobilization

    Anti-theft, vehicle recovery, end-of-lease and payment management. Triggered from the Control Tower.

  • Real-time warning lights

    Specific fault alerts before they cause downtime. Predictive maintenance based on real parameters.

  • Specialized telemetry

    Multi-point temperature monitoring for cold chain and door opening, with wired probes or Bluetooth beacons in the cargo area; on-board weight, PTO usage and other operational parameters.

  • FMS gateway for trucks

    FMS standard for heavy vehicles: real engine hours, levels, accurate per-km consumption.

Fleet tracking hardware kit for the CAN bus mode: OBD tracker, wired unit with harness, two temperature probes, two Bluetooth beacons and an immobiliser relay
Wired unit, temperature probes, Bluetooth beacons and immobiliser relay: the hardware of the CAN bus mode.
Mode 3

OEM Cloud: no hardware

Data straight from the manufacturer. Nothing to install, nothing to manage.

Ideal for

Leased fleets, modern natively-connected vehicles, mixed fleets across manufacturers, companies that don't want to manage hardware.

Explore OEM Cloud

Modern vehicles already produce telemetry: they send it to the manufacturer. With fleet owner consent and in compliance with the EU Data Act, we access that data directly. Zero hardware, zero installation: activate a vehicle using the VIN.

What you get

  • Activation in minutes with VIN

    Nothing to install, no workshop. Owner consent is enough.

  • 30+ compatible brands

    Volkswagen Group, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Renault, Toyota, Volvo and more. See the full list below.

  • Native manufacturer telemetry

    First-quality data: real mileage, consumption, vehicle status, position. No signal loss from aftermarket devices.

  • EU Data Act compliant

    Connected vehicle data access under European regulation (Reg. 2023/2854), in force since 12 September 2025.

Chassis plate with the VIN on the door jamb of a white van
For OEM Cloud all it takes is the VIN on the chassis plate: no device to fit.

Maintenance

You see breakdowns coming, you don't suffer them

OptivoTrack moves maintenance from the calendar to the vehicle's real data: it reads diagnostics, catches deviations and anticipates downtime. It's the concrete foundation of a predictive approach, across all three connection modes.

  • Real-time diagnostics

    Reads the ECU's diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and translates them into clear alerts, before they become a warning light noticed at end of day.

  • Proactive threshold alerts

    Automatic warnings when a parameter leaves its range: battery voltage, tyre pressure, temperatures.

  • Intelligent deviation monitoring

    Compares the vehicle's behaviour with its own normal and flags the anomaly before the critical threshold.

  • Scheduling on real data

    Servicing, insurance and inspections calculated on each vehicle's actual use, not on a fixed date for everyone.

  • Risk prioritisation

    Scoring on vehicle use and condition: you know which one to check first, instead of treating the whole fleet the same way.

From calendar-based maintenance to maintenance on the vehicle's real data: it's the step towards predictive. How predictive maintenance works for fleets.

Privacy

GPS on company vehicles: employee privacy and the Workers' Statute

In Italy, tracking vehicles driven by employees is allowed with a union agreement or a Labour Inspectorate authorization, plus a privacy notice to drivers. The procedure stays with the company: OptivoTrack gives you the documents to start it and records position only when it is needed.

The compliance dossier

The documents that Article 4 of the Workers' Statute and the GDPR require before you switch GPS on, and the help to use them.

  • Driver privacy notice

    What is collected, for what purpose, for how long and who can access it. Without a notice the data cannot be used (Article 4, paragraph 3).

  • DPIA

    The impact assessment on geolocation processing, which the GDPR requires when monitoring is systematic.

  • Technical note on the device

    What the device records, how often, how long data is kept and who sees it: the document you attach to the union agreement or to the Inspectorate application.

  • Support through the process

    We work with you through the Labour Inspectorate authorization or the agreement with union representatives (RSA/RSU).

Time-window filter

Service time windows are configured, and outside them the vehicle's position is not recorded. It is the off-duty deactivation the Italian DPA calls for, and it works without the driver having to remember to switch anything off.

Owner-operators and contractors

A contractor's vehicle connects to OptivoTrack like a company-owned one, and with time windows you only see the service it runs for you. The dossier adapts to the roles: the shipper is usually the data controller, the Article 4 procedure falls to a contractor with employee drivers, and for an owner-operator with no employees the GDPR obligations remain.

The dossier does not replace your labour advisor: it gives them the technical documents to start from.

Ask for the dossier in a demo What the Workers' Statute, the GDPR and the Italian DPA say about company GPS

OEM Cloud

Manufacturers we support

Optivo integrates with leading automotive groups to access fleet data directly from the manufacturer, with no aftermarket devices. Coverage grows month by month.

30+ brands across 12 automotive groups

Supported brands per group

Volkswagen Group

  • Volkswagen
  • Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
  • Audi
  • Skoda
  • SEAT
  • CUPRA
  • Porsche

Stellantis

  • Fiat
  • Peugeot
  • Citroën
  • Opel
  • Jeep
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Lancia
  • DS Automobiles
  • Maserati
  • Vauxhall

Renault Group

  • Renault
  • Dacia

BMW Group

  • BMW
  • MINI

Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz

Ford

  • Ford

Hyundai Motor Group

  • Hyundai
  • Kia

Toyota

  • Toyota
  • Lexus

Volvo Cars

  • Volvo

Polestar

  • Polestar

Tesla

  • Tesla

Nissan

  • Nissan

List growing continuously. If your manufacturer is not listed, talk to us in a demo: we can usually enable new integrations within a few weeks.

Manufacturer missing?

Don't see your manufacturer in the list?

Let us know. We update coverage month by month and can often enable new integrations within a few weeks. We'll get back to you within 24 business hours with integration status and next steps.

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EU Data Act

Your vehicle data is yours. The EU says so.

Reg. (EU) 2023/2854

Since 12 September 2025, EU Regulation 2023/2854 (Data Act) guarantees connected vehicle owners the right to access the data their vehicles produce, and to nominate a third party (like Optivo) to receive and analyze it on their behalf.

In practice: no more lock-in to the manufacturer's app or imposed telematics contracts. Data follows the fleet owner, in machine-readable format under FRAND terms (fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory).

What changes for fleet operators

  • Guaranteed access to vehicle data, including for leased vehicles
  • Right to nominate a third-party data recipient
  • No lock-in with the manufacturer's platform
  • Live today on Stellantis, Ford, BMW, Mercedes, VW and others

Which to choose

Which mode is right for your fleet?

In a demo we go deep into your fleet specifics and pick together. In the meantime, a quick guide.

Scenario Recommended mode
Mixed fleet of internal-combustion vans, want to start fast OBD Plug & Play
Trucks or heavy vehicles with deep telemetry needs CAN bus / FMS gateway
Need remote engine immobilization, multi-temperature, predictive maintenance CAN bus
Leased vehicles or natively-connected fleet (VW, Stellantis, Ford, etc.) OEM Cloud
No interest in managing hardware or installations OEM Cloud
Mixed fleet of everything Combination: OBD on some, Cloud on others, CAN on critical ones

Modes can be combined. Nothing forces you to pick just one.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions on tracking

Can I track my fleet without installing devices?
Yes, in two ways. With OEM Cloud, if your vehicles are connected from the factory (most post-2018 models are): we access the data directly from the manufacturer, with the VIN and the owner's consent. With the driver app, which records the position with every proof of delivery. Older vehicles and the data the manufacturer does not transmit, such as cargo temperatures and engine immobilisation, still need a device.
What does the EU Data Act mean for my fleet?
Since 12 September 2025 you have the right to access the data your connected vehicle produces, and to nominate Optivo as a third-party recipient. In practice: no more lock-in to the manufacturer's app or imposed telematics contracts.
Can I combine multiple tracking modes?
Yes. You can have OBD on some vehicles, CAN on others, OEM Cloud on others still. All data flows into the same dashboard. Useful for mixed fleets or gradual migrations.
How much does each mode cost?
Pricing is custom based on vehicles, data scope and term. OBD Plug & Play is the most economical entry point; CAN and OEM Cloud have different costs depending on complexity. We provide a concrete quote in a demo.
Which manufacturers are compatible with OEM Cloud?
30+ brands across 12 industrial groups including Volkswagen Group (incl. VW Commercial Vehicles), Stellantis (Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Jeep, Alfa Romeo), BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, Toyota, Volvo, Polestar, Tesla. List growing.
Is CAN bus only for trucks?
No. CAN is for when you need specialized telemetry or remote actions: engine immobilization, multi-temperature, predictive maintenance. It applies to vans and cars too, not just heavy vehicles.
What if I change the vehicle?
With OBD you unplug and replug. With OEM Cloud you update the VIN in the dashboard. With CAN you need an installer.
Does OptivoTrack do predictive maintenance?
OptivoTrack provides the data foundation and the alerts a predictive approach rests on: it reads diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), generates proactive threshold alerts, monitors deviations and manages schedules on real usage data. It's data-driven maintenance: the concrete step towards predictive, not a model that promises to guess the failure to the kilometre.

Book a demo: we'll look at your fleet and tell you which combination is right.

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