IoT Fleet Management Market Analysis | 2022-2028

Market Insights

The Global IoT Fleet Management Market is expected to grow from USD 5.83 billion in 2021 to USD 14.18 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 13.5% during the forecast period.

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What is IoT fleet management?

The IoT Fleet Management Market refers to the utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to monitor and manage fleets of vehicles, such as trucks, cars, and other mobile assets. It involves real-time tracking, data collection, and analysis to optimize fleet operations, enhance vehicle performance, and improve overall efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

IoT in fleet management gathers vehicle diagnostic data such as speed, harsh acceleration, and slouch to measure and improve the fleet's performance. Fleet management supervises vehicles for safety, performance, and efficiency. The IoT applied in fleet monitoring helps to improve savings, manageability, and visibility in passenger-load and cargo vehicles through advanced telematics solutions that provide access to near-real-time data and analytics. IoT in fleet management lets fleet operators automate different processes and trip planning.

IoT in fleet management not only helps in protecting the vehicles but also allows visibility and improves overall fleet operational ability. Fleet operators help to lower ownership costs, fleet maintenance, fuel consumption, and analyze production. Fleet management solutions make the best use of telecommunication and informatics, which is an IoT application meant for vehicles.

Market Dynamics

Factors such as technological developments in the transportation and logistics sector and increased use of cloud-based technology for smart fleet management are anticipated to fuel the growth of the global loT fleet management market over the forecast period. However, the high cost of fleet management systems and lack of uninterrupted and consistent internet connectivity are expected to restrain the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Furthermore, improved driver and vehicle safety, and strengthening the communication network are anticipated to offer new growth opportunities for the loT fleet management market in the near future.

Technological developments across the transportation & logistics sector

The transportation & logistics segment holds a significant share of the complete supply chain, and it physically connects enterprises to its supply chain partners, such as suppliers and consumers, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and profit margin. The increasing adoption of technology in the transportation and logistics sector has provided unparalleled opportunities for sustainability, operational efficiencies, new business models, and better customer experiences. For instance, as per the World Economic Forum, digitalization in the logistics business can unlock a USD 1.5 trillion opportunity by 2025.

Modern technologies, such as loT, big data, and Al, and their predictive capabilities lead to the creation of smarter and more efficient logistics operations. Advanced technologies such as Al and ML, have enabled predictive operations, back-office automation, intelligent transportation assets, and new customer engagement models. These technologies majorly aim to digitize the complete end-to-end logistics operation of order management, contracting, delivering, and payment.

Therefore, innovative digital services from smart warehouses to autonomous last-mile delivery services have broadened the application of transportation management systems, which in turn helps in increasing business performance by enabling faster activity and decreasing the costs of a variety of business processes and thereby providing a strong foundation for fleet and logistics management which in turn expected to propel the growth of the loT fleet management market.

The growing use of cloud-based technologies

Smart devices and applications have increasingly been seen as the go-to tools for fleet operators with increased demand for connectivity and better fleet management solutions. Driver monitoring, tracking assets, fleet optimization, and other related problems are addressed through cloud-based solutions. Moreover, the cloud enables the backup and recovery of data on secondary storage or infrastructure.

Additionally, many organizations are employing various cloud models to overcome the weaknesses of traditional fleet management solutions. For instance, apart from tracking, smart fleet management solutions also analyze information about the fleet, such as route planning, driving patterns, and fuel analytics to enhance productivity and save fuel. Furthermore, Al and machine learning capabilities allow autonomous dispatching and routing and enable fleet managers to predict vehicle health and driving patterns based on the vehicle's utilization, resulting in lower maintenance requirements and cost-effectiveness. These factors significantly contribute to the growth of the market.

High cost of fleet management systems

The high price of fleet management systems and other smart solutions affects the return on investment (RoI) of local fleet management companies as they can hardly afford it. According to the study, the installation cost for a fleet management system can range from USD 100 to USD 200 for advanced-tier systems. The additional costs incurred for providing connectivity in the vehicle may act as a restraining factor for the loT fleet management market.

Giving connectivity solutions in the vehicle externally adds expenses to the users in the form of hardware, and telecom services. These additional costs incurred may significantly impact the loT fleet management market. Additionally, the cost of labor and other business operations is anticipated to restrain the growth of local businesses, which affects the opportunities for the loT fleet management market.

Segments Analysis

By Deployment Model Type

The hybrid cloud deployment model is expected to be the fastest-increasing market segment over the forecast period. This is because of its benefits such as higher flexibility, data implementation options, and easy accessibility at lower costs. The hybrid model decreases the cloud risk by employing cloud bursting and disaster recovery frameworks. Furthermore, the “Fog computing” concept is in the nascent stage and is likely to have a positive impact on the market in the upcoming years. Fleet companies, which are moving in the direction of the hybrid model because of cost-effectiveness and on-time delivery features, are likely to further propel the growth of the hybrid deployment model market segment.

The device management platform is expected to dominate the market. It is estimated to hold the largest share and grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. It enables remote access, device authentication, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security against hacking and malware attacks. OpenID Connect 1.0 and OAuth 2.0 are the authorization models that improve the device authentication that works with IoT servers. Moreover, the growing use of personalized devices such as smartphones and tablets will accelerate the growth of the device management platform segment in the IoT fleet management market.

By Service Type

The managed services segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2028. The factors that drive the growth of this segment are its model to cater to continuously changing client needs, the growing complexity of infrastructure, and the demand for decreased maintenance costs. The introduction of IoT brought a paradigm shift in the fleet management business by managing multiple operations through a single network.

Regional Analysis

The North American region is expected to dominate the market. The growth of the regional market can be attributed to the high adoption rate of technologically advanced products, strong network infrastructure (5G connectivity), and rigorous regulatory compliances. The increasing number of passenger cars, heavy trucks, and public buses in the region would require faster data communication for better analytics and decision-making.

Therefore, IoT will help fleet businesses cope with stringent government regulations related to carbon emissions and fleet safety, which in turn would boost the growth of IoT fleet management in this region.

Key Players

The major players operating in the global IoT fleet management market are:

• AT&T Inc. (U.S.)
• Cisco Systems Inc. (U.S.)
• Verizon Communications Inc. (U.S.)
• TomTom International BV (Netherlands)
• Trimble Inc. (U.S.)
• IBM Corporation (U.S.)
• Omnitracs (U.S.)
• Sierra Wireless (Canada)
• Intel Corporation (U.S.)
• Telefónica S.A. (Spain)

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Recent Developments

• In December 2022, Qualcomm unveiled the Lowest Power IoT-Optimized LTE Modem with integrated positioning support for better connectivity, location tracking, and computation features both on the device and at the edge.
• In July 2022, NXP collaborated with Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, and a leading technology solution provider, on next-generation smart connected vehicle platforms.
• In February 2022, TomTom and Webfleet Solutions collaborated on an integrated mobile solution for professional drivers and fleet managers.