Dewalt Tools Now Trackable on Trackunit Network
Construction managers can now monitor Dewalt equipment location directly through the Trackunit telematics platform.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Remote Work
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Trackunit and Dewalt have launched a partnership that allows construction firms to monitor Dewalt equipment location directly through the Trackunit telematics platform. This integration leverages existing Bluetooth infrastructure to track tool assets across job sites.
Why it matters
Contractors are integrating these systems to boost tool availability and reduce non-productive search time for high-value equipment. This shift enables teams to maintain better visibility of hardware without requiring manual inventory audits.
This integration connects Dewalt hardware to the Trackunit telematics network, which utilizes Bluetooth-enabled infrastructure to track assets. The partnership scope includes all existing built-in Bluetooth tools, Tool Connect chips, and wireless gateways.
The players
Trackunit
A provider of telematics and data solutions focused on helping construction companies manage fleet and equipment operations.
Dewalt
A global manufacturer of power tools and hand tools known for its Tool Connect smart technology and site infrastructure hardware.
The details
The partnership functions by turning existing on-site infrastructure into a detection network that captures signals from Dewalt Tool Connect devices. Once a Dewalt tool or chip is within range of a Trackunit-enabled device, its location is uploaded to the central platform. This creates a unified view for managers who previously had to monitor different ecosystems, effectively turning site-wide infrastructure into a passive tracking grid.
Timeline
October 28, 2026: The partnership was officially announced and launched.
Market Landscape
This move mirrors the broader industry shift toward consolidating asset tracking into unified, site-wide Bluetooth-enabled telematics networks. It departs from the previous era where equipment manufacturers maintained closed-loop software ecosystems for their own proprietary hardware.
Operational managers should evaluate whether their current site infrastructure can support this network to reduce equipment loss and idle time. Assess existing tool inventories to determine if adding Bluetooth chips or gateways is necessary to achieve full location visibility.
The takeaway
Visibility into asset location is becoming a standard expectation for optimizing time-on-tool and lowering search-related overhead on large job sites. Operators should track updates to the Trackunit platform to understand when more advanced data analytics features become available for integrated tools.
Further reading
For more on how connected infrastructure is changing job site management, see Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Equipment World.
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