Motive Power Fleet Data Should Work for You, Not Overwhelm You.
Operational Clarity Across Chargers, Batteries, and Trucks.
One Operational View Across Chargers, Batteries, and Forklifts.
Forklift (Truck) Utilization Intelligence
Monitor forklift utilization by truck, shift, and site
Identify underused equipment and right-size your motive power fleet
Support rent vs. own and expansion decisions with real data
Plan electrification or Li-Ion transitions based on actual usage
Leaner Charging, Less Downtime
Understand which chargers are in use, idle, or not reporting
Identify missing or non-functioning chargers across sites
Track charge hours and energy consumption (Ah, kWh)
Shift charging to off-peak hours to reduce energy costs and strain
Battery Monitoring
Understand how much battery capacity is truly used
Identify oversized or underutilized batteries
See how many batteries are idle or rarely needed
Support lithium-ion or fast-charging decisions with real usage data
The Data You Need, When You Need It.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is forklift fleet management and telematics?
Forklift fleet management and telematics is the practice of tracking how a motive power fleet — trucks, batteries, and chargers — is actually being used, so equipment and infrastructure decisions are based on real data instead of assumptions.
Smart Telemetrics, from Smart Charging Technologies, brings all three pieces together in one platform:
- • Truck utilization (Truklink)
- • Battery health and capacity (Battlink)
- • Charger activity and energy use (Charglink)
➝ Instead of monitoring each piece separately, Smart Telemetrics gives operations teams one unified view of the entire forklift fleet.
What is forklift fleet management software?
Forklift fleet management software is technology that gives operations teams visibility into forklift utilization, battery performance, and charger activity across a warehouse or facility. Smart Charging Technologies' Smart Telemetrics platform is built specifically for this — covering mixed fleets across any truck brand, any battery chemistry, and any charger, without requiring a single-OEM commitment.
What are forklift telematics systems, and how do they work?
Forklift telematics systems use connected devices on trucks, batteries, and chargers to collect real-time data on utilization, charge cycles, and energy consumption, then send it to the cloud for analysis.
Smart Telemetrics from Smart Charging Technologies works over cellular connectivity — no warehouse Wi-Fi required — and covers:
- • Forklift (truck) utilization intelligence
- • Battery capacity and health monitoring
- • Charger utilization and energy consumption
➝ This gives operations teams a single operational view instead of separate, disconnected systems.
What is a forklift tracking system?
A forklift tracking system monitors how individual trucks in a fleet are used — by truck, shift, and site — to identify underused equipment and support decisions about right-sizing, renting vs. owning, or fleet expansion. Within Smart Charging Technologies' Smart Telemetrics platform, this function is handled by Truklink, and it connects directly with battery and charger data for full fleet visibility.
How do I start tracking forklift activity across my fleet?
Tracking forklift activity starts with continuous data collection on truck utilization, not a one-time snapshot. Smart Telemetrics, from Smart Charging Technologies, monitors forklift activity by truck, shift, and site over cellular connectivity, so operations teams can see real usage patterns — not just what a short-term power study captured.
What does warehouse fleet management involve?
Warehouse fleet management involves overseeing the trucks, batteries, and chargers that keep material handling operations running — with the goal of avoiding oversized batteries, idle chargers, and underused trucks. Smart Charging Technologies' Smart Telemetrics platform unifies all three under one operational view, built specifically for mixed-brand warehouse and industrial fleets — not passenger vehicles or road-vehicle EVs.
What is the best telematics system for a mixed forklift fleet?
For fleets running more than one truck brand, battery chemistry, or charger type, a brand-agnostic platform typically provides the most complete visibility — since OEM systems (Hyster, Raymond, Toyota, Crown) usually only cover their own equipment. Smart Charging Technologies' Smart Telemetrics is built specifically for mixed motive power fleets, combining truck, battery, and charger intelligence in one platform regardless of brand.
➝ For a deeper look at how independent platforms compare to OEM systems, download our Forklift Fleet Telematics Buyer's Guide.
➝ For a deeper look at how independent platforms compare to OEM systems, download our Forklift Fleet Telematics Buyer's Guide.