“By partnering with Phillips Connect, we are integrating innovative real-time tractor-trailer pairing validation directly into any workflow app, scaling a fleet’s existing setup without the need for complex change,” said Jake Fields, co-founder and CTO of Platform Science.

Upon closure of the transaction between Platform Science and Trimble, Trimble Transportation customers will gain access to the ‘Virtual Vehicle’ platform, enabling access to real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from the onboard telematics.

Longstanding investors in the vehicle connectivity firm include Cummins, Daimler Truck North America, and Paccar.

Paccar announced earlier this year that Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks built from 2024 onwards will be installed with Platform Science's 'Virtual Vehicle' edge computing hardware.

Paccar says that select Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks built from 2024 onwards will be installed with Virtual Vehicle, an edge computing platform that provides access to telematics, real-time data and third-party applications directly from the vehicle.

Virtual Vehicle is an open OEM platform developed by Platform Science which enables access to real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from the vehicle onboard telematics.