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Which tracking mode does your fleet need?
Plug & play OBD, CAN bus integration, hardware-free Cloud OEM, or a mixed mode? In 4 questions you'll know where to start. Instant answer, no registration required.
Cloud OEM is the right mode for your fleet
You have a mostly post-2019 fleet with standard operational needs. Cloud OEM eliminates hardware to manage, accelerates new-vehicle onboarding, and removes the lock-in cost of the manufacturer's telematics package.
- Zero hardware to install or maintain
- Activate a vehicle in days instead of weeks
- First-quality data directly from the manufacturer (mileage, consumption, position)
- Compliant with the EU Data Act applicable from 12 September 2025
- Pricing comparable to a complete aftermarket OBD, without upfront hardware cost
Plug & Play OBD is the right mode for your fleet
You have mostly pre-2019 vehicles, a very small fleet, or want to start with minimal friction. Plug & play OBD is the fastest mode to activate: it connects to the diagnostic port, no workshop, no cabling.
- Works on almost any vehicle with an OBD-II port (including pre-2019)
- DIY installation in minutes per vehicle
- Devices unpluggable and reusable on vehicle change
- GPS tracking, consumption, driver scoring, OBD-II diagnostics
- Ideal to start quickly without complex contractual setups
CAN bus is the right mode for your fleet
You need advanced telemetry or remote actions — engine immobilisation, anti-theft, multi-zone temperature for cold chain, predictive maintenance. CAN bus goes beyond position and unlocks commands and specialist telemetry that Cloud OEM doesn't cover.
- Remote engine lock from the Control Tower (anti-theft, end-of-lease)
- Real-time vehicle warning lights, predictive maintenance on real parameters
- Multi-zone temperature for cold chain, refrigerated door opening, on-board weight
- FMS gateway for heavy trucks (engine hours, fluid levels, accurate consumption)
- Direct integration with vehicle bus or through FMS gateway
Mixed mode is the right choice for your fleet
Your fleet has different needs across different parts: some vehicles candidate for Cloud OEM, others requiring OBD or CAN bus. Mixed mode combines the three options in the same dashboard, without creating data silos.
- Cloud OEM on post-2019 natively connected vehicles
- Plug & play OBD on pre-2019 vehicles or for rapid start
- CAN bus on vehicles with specialist needs (engine lock, cold chain)
- A single dashboard for all sources, with a tag indicating the mode for each vehicle
- Scalable: add vehicles with the mode that best fits case by case
This tool is an operational guide based on Optivo's three tracking modes (OBD, CAN bus, Cloud OEM). For a detailed fleet assessment — including VIN census for Cloud OEM — book a demo or request a tailored comparison.
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Overview
Three ways to connect your fleet
Plug & play OBD, CAN bus, Cloud OEM. The three modes side by side, with use cases and comparison guide.
Cloud OEM mode
Cloud OEM — tracking without hardware
How it works, which manufacturers, activation times, EU Data Act, specific FAQ.
2026 guide
Fleet tracking without hardware: the complete guide
What Cloud OEM is, who it's right for, who it isn't, how to start in 4 practical steps.
Compliance
EU Data Act: what changed for fleet operators
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 that makes Cloud OEM possible. Rights, scenarios, first steps.