Connect to the Trimble API with Parabola

Learn how to connect Trimble with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
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Ben Pollack
Last updated:
May 29, 2025

Connecting via API with with Trimble enables businesses to automate their transportation and fleet management operations through an industry-leading technology platform. This sophisticated API allows organizations to optimize their vehicle operations while maintaining comprehensive visibility across their entire fleet network.

How do I connect via API?

  1. Connect your Trimble account to Parabola through the API page
  2. Authenticate using your credentials and configure API permissions
  3. Select desired data streams (vehicle tracking, driver performance, maintenance data, etc.)
  4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps
  5. Set up automated triggers for real-time data processing

What is Trimble?

Trimble is a comprehensive transportation technology platform that combines advanced telematics, routing optimization, and fleet management capabilities. The platform leverages decades of industry experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and compliance in transportation operations.

Their technology infrastructure emphasizes real-time data collection and analysis, enabling organizations to make informed decisions about their fleet operations. Through sophisticated GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostics, and driver behavior monitoring, Trimble provides unprecedented insight into fleet performance.

What does Trimble do?

Trimble transforms fleet management through a comprehensive suite of solutions that address modern transportation challenges. The platform provides end-to-end visibility and control over vehicle operations, from route planning and dispatch to maintenance management and compliance monitoring.

The system's execution capabilities streamline daily operations through automated dispatch, real-time tracking, and electronic logging devices (ELD). Their analytics engine provides deep insights into vehicle performance, driver behavior, and operational efficiency, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

What can I do with the API connection?

Fleet Performance Optimization

The API enables organizations to create sophisticated fleet optimization workflows that improve efficiency and reduce costs. Advanced algorithms analyze vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance patterns to identify improvement opportunities. Real-time monitoring enables proactive response to potential issues.

Driver Safety Management

Through Parabola's connection, businesses can implement comprehensive driver safety programs that automatically track and analyze driver behavior. The system monitors harsh driving events, speed compliance, and hours of service, while generating automated coaching recommendations based on performance data.

Maintenance Planning

The combination of Trimble's extensive vehicle data and Parabola's analysis capabilities enables sophisticated maintenance management. Organizations can automatically generate preventive maintenance schedules based on real-time vehicle diagnostics and usage patterns, reducing downtime and extending vehicle life.

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