Omnitracs under review: Weaker debt position, but tech investments roll on

Omnitracs, the manufacturer of electronic logging devices (ELDs) and other telematics systems, got a mixed financial review from S&P Global Ratings in an infrequent look at a few of the company’s financials.

Omnitracs is privately held, with Vista Equity Partners as its majority owner. Vista had been reported last year to be looking to sell Omnitracs but no movement has been reported. 

In its action, S&P Global Ratings affirmed the company’s “B” rating on its corporate debt. However, it lowered...

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Tech battle: Omnitracs claims Platform Science infringed on its technology patents

Omnitracs sues Platform Science

Omnitracs has filed a lawsuit against Platform Science in the Southern District of California, alleging that Platform Science has infringed upon its technology patents.

In the suit, Omnitracs LLC et al v. Platform Science Inc., Omnitracs alleges that Platform Science has violated seven Omnitracs patents. Omnitracs is seeking a jury trial. The suit was filed on Tuesday.

Omnitracs, the dominant onboard platform for the for-hire trucking space, has been fighting a number of new startups in recent...

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