What Sud Telematique does

Sud Telematique (legal entity SUD TELEMATIQUE, RCS Toulouse, Code APE 6130Z — Télécommunications par Satellite) is a privately-held French telematics software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Labège (near Toulouse), Haute-Garonne. The company built and operates Road Link, a cloud-based fleet management platform that integrates GPS/Galileo satellite positioning, deep CANBUS/FMS vehicle bus connectivity, Sigfox IoT connectivity, and Bluetooth Low Energy sensors (notably Ela Innovation EN12830-certified devices for cold chain monitoring) to deliver real-time vehicle tracking, fuel management, driver-hours compliance, temperature monitoring, and AI-assisted video telematics. The platform supports light utility vehicles through heavy trucks, construction equipment (BTP), buses and coaches, ambulances, waste collection vehicles, electric and hybrid fleets (50+ EV models), and unpowered static assets. Notable technical differentiators include sub-metre Galileo positioning, native engine-hour reading (rather than ignition-on proxies), the TachyLink module for automated tachograph compliance (C1B/V1B), and an AI ChatBot added in 2025 for natural-language reporting queries.

The company monetises Road Link primarily through monthly SaaS subscriptions bundled with GPS/IoT hardware terminals, alongside hardware sales (dashcams, FLS capacitive fuel sensors, Sigfox beacons, Bluetooth temperature probes), professional installation services performed by certified technicians, and API/integration revenue from OEM partners. Pricing is custom-quoted rather than publicly listed. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales across southern and central France (Toulouse, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Limoges, Angoulême, Poitiers, Bayonne, Pau) with OEM-embedded distribution (Renault Trucks OptiFleet integration; Delta Services factory-fit Klubb nacelle telematics; Carrier refrigeration unit integration targeted for January 2026), event-driven demand generation at SOLUTRANS and SERVICIZ, and content marketing via the corporate blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, and earned media coverage. Customer segments span road freight transport (Alines Transports, Transports Arrestat, Transports Pillon, Chrono Transexpress for pharmaceuticals), construction (Construction Passefond, Delta Services), bus operators (Odero), with an enterprise anchor at Delta Services (650+ equipped vehicles) complemented by a long tail of SMB and mid-market fleet operators. The company is founder-led under dirigeant Xavier Boulanger, with no disclosed external investment or parent company, and operates from a single French headquarters with domestic-only geographic reach.

Name

Sud Telematique

Legal name

SUD TELEMATIQUE

Website

https://sudtelematique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sud Telematique provides the Road Link cloud telematics platform for real-time fleet tracking, fuel management, tachograph compliance, cold chain monitoring, and connected video, serving transport, construction, bus, healthcare, and municipal fleet operators across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Telematics Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services (TLABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driver Behavior, Safety & Video Telematics (Dashcams/AI) (TLABAJAG), Data Integration, APIs & Telematics Data Platforms (TLABAJAM), Data Platforms, APIs & System Integrations for Connected Fleets (TLAEAFAN)

Keywords

• Fleet telematics software
• Vehicle GPS tracking
• Fuel management system
• Driver behavior monitoring
• Tachograph data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Labège

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Subscription - Road Link Platform: Monthly or annual subscription to the Road Link telematics platform, bundled with connectivity hardware (GPS/IoT terminals). Includes real-time tracking, reporting, driver data, fuel management, temperature monitoring, and video — all accessible via web and mobile app. Unlimited remote downloads of driver cards and tachographs included in the subscription.
2. Hardware Terminals and Devices: Sale of telematics hardware terminals, dashcams, fuel level sensors (FLS capacitive probes), IoT Sigfox beacons, and Bluetooth temperature sensors. Hardware is sold as part of the initial equipment package alongside the software subscription.
3. Professional Services - Installation and Configuration: Installation of telematics hardware in vehicles by certified technicians, calibration of fuel sensors, and account configuration/personalization. Installation services are referenced as a distinct engagement alongside the ongoing subscription.
4. API / Integration Services: Road Link provides a REST API enabling connection to third-party software including freight exchanges, payroll systems, fleet management tools, and data aggregators. Integration with Carrier refrigeration units and Renault Trucks OptiFleet represents OEM-level integration revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sud Telematique develops and operates Road Link, a cloud-based SaaS telematics platform for vehicle fleet management. The company sells telematics hardware (GPS/IoT terminals, dashcams, fuel sensors) bundled with the software subscription, and provides installation, configuration, and API integration services. Its offering spans GPS tracking, CANBUS engine data, cold chain monitoring, tachograph compliance, AI dashcams, electric vehicle energy management, and static asset tracking.

Product overview

Sud Telematique offers Road Link, a unified fleet telematics platform with modular add-ons. The core Road Link platform provides GPS tracking, fuel management, and vehicle monitoring, augmented by specialized modules including Tachy Link (tachograph data management), Video Connect (AI-powered dashcams), Driver Link (driver mobile app), and the Indicateurs KPI dashboard program. The platform supports all vehicle types from light utility to heavy trucks, construction equipment, and electric vehicles, with integrations to Garmin navigation, Sigfox IoT sensors, and third-party freight exchanges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Link Cloud-based SaaS telematics platform providing real-time GPS tracking, driver behavior monitoring, fuel management, temperature tracking, and tachograph data management for light utility vehicles, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and electric vehicles. Targets fleet operators, transport companies, construction firms, municipal authorities, and medical transport providers across France.
• Tachy Link Unified chronotachograph data management module combining TachoManager, TachoView, and Storage functions for automated remote downloading of driver cards and mass memory (C1B/V1B files), driver activity analysis, and compliance archiving. Built for transport companies needing automated regulatory compliance with DREAL controls.
• Road Link Video Connect Connected dashcam solution with AI-powered ADAS and DSM (Driver Status Monitor) providing real-time driver monitoring, drowsiness detection, phone-use alerts, incident recording, live streaming, and Full HD 1080p evidence capture. Targets fleet operators needing driver safety and accident liability protection.
• Driver Link Mobile application for drivers providing individual eco-driving indicators, consumption graphs, driving behavior analysis, and time-spent-idling metrics with associated fuel usage. Targets professional drivers employed by fleet operator customers.
• Road Link Mobile Mobile application for fleet managers enabling real-time vehicle tracking, history viewing, driver messaging, zone creation, remote sensor activation, and alert reception on smartphones and tablets. Targets fleet supervisors and dispatchers.
• FLS (Fuel Level Sensor) Capacitive fuel level sensor installed in vehicle tanks for precise fuel monitoring, connected via Bluetooth to the Road Link telemetry unit, enabling detection of refills, siphonage, and overfill fraud. Targets fleet operators seeking fuel cost control and theft prevention.
• Sigfox IoT Connectivity Service Wireless connectivity service using Sigfox low-cost IoT network to track static assets such as construction equipment, trailers, containers, waste skips, and agricultural bennes. Battery-powered beacons provide up to 800 days of operation with configurable reporting intervals. Targets operators of unpowered or shared assets.
• Garmin Navigation Integration Integration service connecting Road Link with Garmin GPS navigation devices (Dezl 570/770, Fleet Android 670) for bi-directional messaging, address/tour sending, route planning, ETA delivery, driver identification, and reversing camera display. Targets transport operators needing in-cabin driver communication and dispatch.
• Indicateurs (KPI Dashboard Program) Customizable dynamic dashboard module with drag-and-drop widgets for analyzing mileage, fuel consumption, trips, eco-driving scores, CO2 emissions, and maintenance tracking based on real vehicle odometer data, with 2-year data archiving. Targets fleet managers needing consolidated KPI reporting.
• FleetRun Cost-per-kilometre analysis tool providing vehicle operating cost attribution based on kilometres, engine hours, and fuel consumed. Targets fleet managers needing precise cost accounting per asset.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential savings of approximately 1 full tank of fuel per month per equipped vehicle
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability9 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Delta ServicesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Delta Services (Klubb nacelle rental specialist) equips its entire fleet with Road Link. Sud Telematique provides sub-account access enabling Delta Services' end customers to view their rented nacelles on the platform. 650+ vehicles equipped, with factory-fit telematics planned for future production.
• CryptéocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022Partnership with Albigeois cybersecurity and hosting provider Cryptéo for automated remote downloading of tachograph and driver card data. Cryptéo scans connected vehicles every 5 minutes and provides tailored hosting for enterprise cards. Cryptéo uses an eco-friendly cooling system (outside air circulation) for its data centres, reducing carbon footprint.
• Clovis Location / Renault TrucksflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019First Renault Master ZE electric vehicle equipped with Sud Telematique telematics in the European EnerNETMOB project, coordinated by Capenergies. Vehicle used by URBY (La Poste subsidiary) for urban last-kilometre delivery. Provides real-world EV telematics data for the project.
• CapenergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCluster coordinating the EnerNETMOB European electromobility project, bringing together Sud Telematique, Clovis Location/Renault Trucks, ENGIE, and URBY to create a transnational inter-regional electromobility network.
• ENGIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical contributor to the EnerNETMOB project alongside Sud Telematique, providing energy infrastructure expertise for the electric vehicle pilot.
• URBY (La Poste subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban logistics company (subsidiary of La Poste) operating the Renault Master ZE equipped by Sud Telematique for last-kilometre delivery, achieving 100 tonnes of goods transported over 18,000 km with 80%+ photovoltaic-powered charging.
• KlubbcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturer of aerial work platform vehicles (nacelles) whose products are equipped with Road Link telematics by Delta Services under a long-term rental model.
• Ela InnovationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for integration of Ela Innovation Bluetooth Low Energy temperature sensors (EN12830 certified) into the Road Link platform for cold chain monitoring. Sensors communicate via BLE with the Road Link telematics unit connected to the vehicle CANBUS.
• EurotranspharmacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical logistics company whose temperature-sensitive drug transport fleet is monitored by Chrono Transexpress using Road Link and Ela Innovation sensors, with data relayed via API to the Eurotranspharma S3PWeb aggregator platform.
• Chrono TransexpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical/pharmaceutical transport company that equips its refrigerated fleet with Road Link and Ela Innovation sensors, providing real-time temperature data access to its clients and Eurotranspharma.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationRoad Link is fully compatible with Garmin navigation devices (Dezl 570/770, Fleet Android 670 for trucks and coaches). Features include two-way messaging, address/tour sending, driver identification via PND, ETA, and route guidance. Road Link also connects a reversing camera visible on the Garmin in-cabin display.
• SigfoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationSigfox (a Toulouse-based company) provides low-cost IoT connectivity for Road Link's autonomous wire-free trackers used on static assets (containers, bennes, trailers). Sigfox coverage enables periodic position reporting without a SIM card, using solar power or long-life batteries (up to 800 days).
• Renault TrucksflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSud Telematique has interfaced Road Link with Renault Trucks' OptiFleet solution, enabling data exchange and joint fleet management for customers operating Renault Trucks vehicles.
• CarrierflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerRoad Link integration with Carrier refrigeration units allows display of temperature and compressor tension data directly from the Carrier system without additional telematics hardware. Target completion: January 2026.
• OVHcoreOthersOVH provides cloud hosting for the sudtelematique.com website and the Road Link platform, with data centres located in Roubaix, France.
• DPO MASTER SAScoreOthersDPO MASTER SAS (12 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris) serves as the designated Data Protection Officer for Sud Telematique and the Road Link platform, ensuring GDPR compliance and cooperating with CNIL.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Michelin Connected Fleet: Fleet management platform built on Masternaut and acquired by Michelin, providing multi-country telematics, tyre management and sustainability reporting — competes with Sud Telematique in French transport and construction fleets where Michelin already has commercial relationships.
• Geotab: Largest North American fleet telematics platform with deep CANBUS data, MyGeotab analytics and a marketplace of integrations — a broad-incumbent benchmark for the data-platform and API capabilities Sud Telematique is building around Road Link.
• Verizon Connect: Global fleet telematics incumbent combining GPS tracking, video, asset tracking and a broad SaaS platform; serves multi-country enterprise fleets and competes with Sud Telematique in European mid-market and large-fleet accounts.
• Samsara: Modern fleet operations cloud combining AI dashcams, GPS telematics, equipment monitoring and a unified dashboard; competes with Road Link's Video Connectée and KPI modules, particularly in mid-market and enterprise fleet accounts in Europe.
• Trimble Transportation: Global telematics and transportation management suite (formerly Transics/TMW) for carriers, dispatch and fleet compliance; competes with Road Link at the upper end of the French and European transport market with broader TMS capabilities.
• AddSecure: European telematics and IoT player (incorporating Vehco and moving toward the French market) offering fleet management, asset tracking and tachograph solutions — a relevant comparable as a regional incumbent scaling across borders into France.

Direct peers

• Webfleet (Bridgestone): Webfleet, formerly TomTom Telematics and now owned by Bridgestone, is the leading European fleet telematics platform offering GPS tracking, tachograph download, vehicle diagnostics, and OEM integrations — the closest large-scale direct competitor to Road Link for fleet operators in France and across Europe.
• Actia: Toulouse-headquartered Actia designs and manufactures vehicle electronics, telematics and connected fleet solutions for trucks, buses and off-highway equipment, directly competing with Sud Telematique in CANBUS-based fleet telematics across the French market.
• Optimum Automotive: French fleet telematics provider offering GPS tracking, driver behavior, fuel and EV monitoring for SME and mid-market transport fleets — overlapping directly with Road Link's core transport, construction and waste collection verticals.

Emerging players

• Lytx: Video telematics specialist using AI dashcams for driver behaviour, ADAS/DMS and risk scoring — directly comparable to Road Link's Video Connectée module, but focused on video as the primary entry point rather than an integrated platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SudTelematique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sud-télématique

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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