# Platform Science

> Platform Science supplies connected-vehicle software, telematics, driver applications, and an app marketplace for commercial fleets. Its Virtual Vehicle platform connects factory-installed or aftermarket vehicle hardware with fleet software and back-office systems. Founded in 2015 by Jack Kennedy and Jake Fields, the San Diego company expanded internationally through its 2025 acquisition of Trimble’s global transportation telematics businesses.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** San Diego, United States
- **Founders:** Jack Kennedy (Co-founder and CEO), Jake Fields (Co-founder and CTO)
- **Products:** Virtual Vehicle, Virtual Vehicle Marketplace, PS Fleet Solutions, Instinct Fleet Solutions, Vehicle Health Intelligence with Cummins
- **Notable:** MVT case study reports 1,600 trucks onboarded in 76 days., Werner case study reports nearly 80% of the driver data needed by its back office travels through PS Workflow., Completed acquisition of Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units, announced February 10, 2025.

## Products & services

- **Virtual Vehicle** — SaaS telematics and IoT application platform using compatible OEM-native hardware or aftermarket devices to connect fleet data, applications, and drivers.
- **Virtual Vehicle Marketplace** — Ecosystem of third-party applications and integrations for navigation, maintenance, compliance, safety, document management, and other fleet needs.
- **PS Fleet Solutions** — Fleet software suite including PS HOS, PS DVIR, PS Navigation, PS Workflow, PS Messages, PS Media Manager, and PS Analytics.
- **Instinct Fleet Solutions** — Driver applications and back-office tools, including vehicle tracking, fleet management, log auditing, and workflow.
- **Vehicle Health Intelligence with Cummins** — Native Virtual Vehicle integration bringing Cummins Connected Solutions engine-health insights into a shared portal.
- **Implementation and rollout services** — Installation, configuration, training, and support for fleet technology deployments.

## Achievements

- MVT case study reports 1,600 trucks onboarded in 76 days.
- Werner case study reports nearly 80% of the driver data needed by its back office travels through PS Workflow.
- Completed acquisition of Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units, announced February 10, 2025.
- Announced ISO 27001 certification in August 2024.
- Ranked fourth in the 2026 FreightTech 25, as reported in its December 2025 recap.
- Announced Canadian ELD certification on DTNA’s CTP2 factory-installed platform in May 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Michelin Connected Fleet partnership announced to expand Smart Predictive Tire access through Virtual Vehicle.
- **2026-05** — Canadian ELD certification expanded to DTNA CTP2 factory-installed telematics hardware.
- **2026-03** — Announced the 2026 Connected Vehicle Lab North American roadshow with ten strategic partners.
- **2026-02** — Company notice states GEOTrac and Trimble Oil & Gas Services ceased all services effective February 7, 2026.
- **2025-03** — Introduced Vehicle Health Intelligence partnership with Cummins.
- **2025-02** — Announced completion of Trimble transportation telematics acquisition.

## Links

- Website: https://www.platformscience.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/platform-science/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/platformscience
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqJrw6NmL2kU2HtU_TpdwRw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platformscience/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlatformScienceHQ/

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Last updated: 2026-10-17