Automating Job Sites with JLG® ClearSky Smart Fleet™

Today’s job sites are increasingly demanding — crews are stretched thin, equipment moves constantly and managers must deliver more with fewer resources. Traditional telematics can no longer keep up. 

That’s why the JLG® ClearSky Smart Fleet™ platform, the industry’s first two-way, automation-driven IoT (Internet of Things) system, is designed to simplify everyday fleet management tasks and turn complexity into efficiency. With two-way communication, managers can not only receive data but also interact with machines remotely — even when they’re powered off.

This new whitepaper examines how ClearSky Smart Fleet helps rental companies and contractors save time, reduce errors and boost productivity with digital workflows that streamline machine tracking, maintenance and control. For example, this platform automates high-effort tasks that previously consumed hours of labor, such as geofencing, machine access control, software updates and equipment localization on multi-story sites.

Key Innovations Featured in the Whitepaper

Automated Site Networks
Manual geofencing is replaced with a self-forming Bluetooth mesh network. Machines automatically join or leave site networks, giving managers instant visibility into equipment status and location across branches or job sites.

Digital Access Control
Instead of keypads or physical keys, users can enable, restrict or limit machine operation digitally through the ClearSky Smart Fleet app — improving security and standardizing access across fleets.

Over-the-Air Machine Software Updates
Technicians can now update multiple machines concurrently from a mobile device or web portal. Updates take under 30 minutes, restoring all settings automatically and freeing skilled labor for higher-value work.

Elevation-Based Localization
Barometric sensors help crews pinpoint equipment vertically on multi-level projects, eliminating hours of “equipment hunting” and improving job site productivity.

An IoT Platform Built for the Future

With nearly 100,000 connected units — and growing — ClearSky Smart Fleet continuously delivers new, digitally deployed capabilities to compatible JLG machines. No retrofits, no downtime, no added cost. Each subscription becomes more valuable over time as the platform evolves.

For rental companies and contractors facing mounting labor and efficiency pressures, ClearSky Smart Fleet provides a practical, scalable path toward fully automated job site operations.

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