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One equipment utilization report combines telematics hours with odometer readings. It includes logged hours and manual meter readings. Teams compare every asset in one view.
Telematics hours: pull engine hours, odometer readings and usage data from supported GPS and OEM telematics sources.
Manual readings by asset: capture meter readings for equipment without connected telematics, so connected and untracked assets stay in one construction fleet utilization workflow.
Hours Reconciliation: compare telematics hours against logged hours to identify usage gaps.
Teams view utilization by asset, by project, and against each asset's target. They see which equipment meets its target, which sits idle, and which calls for a closer look before the next plan.
Asset-level review: review utilization by individual asset without losing the fleet-level view.
Project-level view: compare utilization across jobsites by day, week, month or a selected reporting period.
Utilization targets: set expected usage targets by asset and review equipment falling below plan.
Idle time is one of the clearest signs that equipment utilization is drifting from plan. Fleet teams need to compare idle activity, working hours, fuel use and utilization targets to see which assets can put more of their hours to work.
Idle vs working hours: review idle activity across equipment and fleet groups next to active operating hours.
Fuel usage: review fuel rate, volume and cost alongside utilization and idle activity where supported.
Idle follow-up: Teams use equipment idle time software to compare equipment with high idle time against its target. The result guides a move, rental return, or service check.
Utilization targets, rental hours, and usage history show whether equipment sits for a short time or for weeks. Teams can move, return, or replace it. They can review its cost.
Underutilization review: identify equipment tracking below configured utilization targets.
Rental utilization: review operating hours on rented equipment before renewal, return or billing decisions.
Trend history: track utilization over time with fleet rightsizing software and build a review list of assets to redeploy, return, replace or evaluate further.
Engine hours guide PM plans. Rental hours show which rentals to keep or return. Fleet Financials puts revenue, cost, and profit beside utilization. Teams see whether each asset earns its keep.
PM planning: use engine hours and usage activity to support preventive maintenance scheduling and rental return decisions.
Fleet Financials: review utilization alongside revenue, cost and profitability by asset, fleet or project.
Asset history: keep usage, PM activity, repairs, rentals and cost signals tied to the asset record for fuel, maintenance, rental and ownership cost review.
Clue can email any report each day, week, or month. Saved filters keep the view the same. Operations, finance, and leadership get the same numbers each cycle.
Scheduled reports: send utilization reports to selected recipients on a daily, weekly or monthly cadence.
Filtered views: review utilization by asset, project, fleet group, date range or available reporting fields against configured target utilization.
AI Report Builder: create utilization reports from plain-language requests without SQL or an IT ticket, then share summaries with operations, finance and leadership.
Built for every role
Field, shop, and office teams use the same system. Equipment managers, fleet managers, operations leaders, CFOs, and executives see equipment details for their work.
Across the fleet
Clue turns utilization data into clear answers for fleet planning and reporting.
Combine telematics hours, manual meter readings and logged hours so you can review connected and untracked assets in one utilization workflow.
Review idle activity, working hours, fuel usage and utilization targets to find equipment that can put more of its hours to work.
Use rental operating hours and usage trends to identify equipment to return, reassign or review before the next billing cycle.
Compare utilization targets, usage history, owned assets and rented assets to identify what to redeploy, replace, return or evaluate further.
Engine hours and mileage sync from telematics. PM plans use that data. Service comes due based on how much the equipment works.
Schedule utilization reports and filtered views so operations, finance and leadership can review the same usage signals on a consistent cadence.
Clue brings data from 80+ integrations into one utilization view. It connects OEM telematics, GPS, and aftermarket trackers. ERP, accounting, and maintenance systems feed that view. Equipment with manual meter readings joins the same view.
From the people who use it every day
“It was probably taking the better part of a day to combine all the data from the telematics.”
Derek Wolfe, Equipment Manager, George Igel Co.
“The big thing with Clue is that we’re able to bridge the gap between our field, our operators in our shop, and other departments.”
Brent Scarbrough & Company
“There were entire teams dedicated to approving spreadsheets one by one.”
Fort McKay First Nation
“The biggest difference has been the user friendliness.”
William A. Hazel
“It exposes dead cost or overhead that maybe we don’t know about because it gets lost in those three different systems.”
Moss Utilities
“Clue’s real-time data capability has completely changed the way we manage our assets.”
Darrin Sheriff, Director of Maintenance and Purchasing
“Clue allows us to effectively control our operations: financially, effectively and safely.”
Joseph Yammine, Project Manager, Graham
“QR codes have been a game changer for us with regards to operator inspections.”
Ben Benoit, Operations Manager
“It’s a single pane of glass where you see everything across your fleet, from the field to the phone to the computer.”
Abe Sharaf, Corporate Equipment Engineer
“Our field guys were tired of having a new product, a new something to learn each time.”
Rob Judge, Sr. Procurement & Program Manager
“Our equipment is in far better shape since we started using Clue, for sure.”
Jake Farley, Equipment Manager, Silver Star Construction











Common questions
What is construction equipment utilization software?
Teams use heavy equipment utilization software to track how much equipment works across jobsites, yards, and rentals, including operating hours and idle hours.
How does Clue calculate equipment utilization?
Each asset has a weekly target in hours. For a period, Clue divides that target by seven, then multiplies by the number of days. Clue divides operating hours by target hours, then multiplies by 100 for utilization rate. Telematics sends operating and idle hours. Clue divides idle hours by operating hours, then multiplies by 100 for the idle rate. Working hours equal operating hours minus idle hours. Teams view construction fleet utilization across assets, projects, fleet groups, or date ranges.
Can Clue track utilization for equipment without telematics?
Yes. Clue supports mixed fleets where some assets have GPS or OEM telematics and others rely on manual readings or asset records. This keeps connected and untracked equipment in the same utilization workflow.
Can I set a utilization target for each asset?
Yes. Set each asset's target in hours per week in its asset form. You can also set targets for many assets through the equipment import file. The utilization report compares each asset with its own target. Teams use the results to plan a move, rental return, or replacement review.
What utilization metrics can teams review in Clue?
Teams can review operating hours, idle hours, idle rate, utilization rate, engine hours, odometer readings, fuel rate where supported, daily utilization and target performance. Available metrics depend on the connected data sources and reporting setup.
Can equipment idle time software help reduce idle time?
Yes. Equipment idle time software helps teams review idle hours, idle rate, excessive idling thresholds and usage patterns. Clue helps surface equipment that is idling, sitting or falling below expected utilization so teams can review reassignment, rental return, service follow-up or dispatch follow-up.
How does Clue support equipment hours tracking?
Clue tracks equipment hours from supported telematics sources, OEM data, manual meter readings and logged hours. Teams can use Hours Reconciliation to compare telematics hours against logged hours and identify usage gaps before they affect billing, job costing, maintenance timing or chargebacks.
How does utilization data connect to maintenance scheduling?
Engine hours and odometer readings sync from telematics. Manual meter readings cover equipment that teams track by hand. PM plans run on engine hours, mileage, or the calendar. When an interval comes due, Clue creates the work order.
How does utilization data help with rental management?
When a telematics source sends operating hours and idle hours, Clue shows them for rented equipment. Teams see which rentals work and which sit. Clue puts rented and owned equipment in one view. Teams decide to keep, return, or move a rental before the next billing cycle.
Can utilization software help with fleet rightsizing?
Yes. Fleet rightsizing software helps teams compare operating hours, idle activity, rental utilization, utilization targets and trend history. Clue gives fleet teams cleaner usage data to identify assets that may need reassignment, rental return, replacement review or closer evaluation.
Can Clue generate custom equipment utilization reports?
Yes. Clue supports equipment utilization reports by asset, project, fleet group, date range and available reporting fields. Teams can schedule reports for daily, weekly or monthly delivery, export utilization summaries, and use AI Report Builder to create custom reports from plain-language requests without SQL or an IT ticket.
Can utilization data be exported or connected to other systems?
Yes. Clue supports exportable reports and API access for approved utilization data workflows. Enterprise teams can use historical utilization data in external dashboards, BI tools, ERP reporting workflows or other connected systems where configured.
Why use Clue instead of only using telematics dashboards?
Telematics dashboards show equipment activity, but utilization decisions often need more context from asset records, manual readings, logged hours, rentals, maintenance, fuel, cost review and reporting workflows. Clue brings those utilization signals into one construction-focused workflow.
How much does Clue equipment utilization software cost?
Clue builds a personalized plan around your equipment, crew, and job requirements. You share your needs through a short pricing form. A team member follows up to review them and walk you through your tailored plan.
See Clue pricingWhat does setup involve?
Setup starts with your asset list and your usage sources. A Clue analyst works through telematics connections, manual meter readings and utilization targets with your team, so your first utilization reports run on your own data.
How do construction companies measure construction equipment utilization?
Construction companies measure it by comparing the hours each asset ran with its target hours for the same period. The software syncs engine hours and odometer readings from telematics. Teams enter manual meter readings for equipment outside a telematics feed. They can check logged hours against telematics hours. Each asset has a weekly target. The report shows daily utilization for each asset.
How can contractors raise their equipment utilization rate?
Contractors can raise the rate by moving underused equipment to the next job or returning rentals that sit. They compare each asset's rate with its weekly target in hours. The report marks idle and underused equipment with a status. Teams schedule a weekly email so the group reviews the report each week.
Can managers see one asset's daily utilization history?
Managers can see one asset's daily utilization history from its profile page. The page shows how many hours the equipment ran each day. It lists each project where the equipment worked. The full daily record stays on the asset page for one clear view.
See how Clue helps construction fleets track utilization, review idle time, reconcile hours, and make confident equipment decisions.