Bloomington, MN – May 12, 2026 – Zubie, a leader in connected vehicle solutions, has announced a new strategic partnership with PurCo, a recognized leader in damage claim management and risk mitigation solutions for the rental car industry. Through this partnership, Zubie will serve as a technical integration partner for PurCo’s PurInspect platform.
The integration enables PurInspect to pull in key data from Zubie Sense, powered by Bosch, including real time location, mileage, impact alerts, and smoke or vape detection signals. This data is displayed directly within the PurInspect platform, giving rental return agents actionable insights before a vehicle is returned.
By combining PurCo’s expertise in damage processing with Zubie’s advanced telematics, the partnership tackles a key industry challenge: identifying and validating potential damage events while vehicles are still on rent. With clearer insight into vehicle activity and condition, rental operators can flag incidents earlier, streamline inspection workflows, and reduce missed damage claims.
“This partnership is about delivering real time intelligence where it matters most,” said Chad Caswell, SVP of Product at Zubie / TSD Mobility. “By integrating Zubie Sense data into PurInspect, we are enabling rental operators to move from reactive inspections to proactive damage detection, improving accuracy, efficiency, and ultimately protecting revenue.”
For PurCo, the partnership adds a new layer of real-time telematics intelligence to the PurInspect platform further strengthening its position in a competitive market and reinforcing its leadership in rental risk management solutions. The integration is expected to help rental operators reduce disputes, recover more damage-related costs, and create a more transparent and data-driven experience for customers.
“We are excited to partner with Zubie to bring enhanced visibility and smarter data into the PurInspect platform,” said David Purinton, Founder and CEO of PurCo. “This integration represents a meaningful step forward in helping our customers identify and manage damage events more effectively.”
This collaboration is a unique advancement in the rental industry, combining telematics driven event detection with established damage management workflows in a single integrated experience.
Both companies will showcase the partnership and its capabilities at ICRS, taking place May 13 through May 15.
About Zubie
Zubie is a leading provider of connected-car solutions that empower business and rental fleets with actionable insights to manage and protect their assets. Headquartered in Bloomington, MN, Zubie delivers innovative telematics technology, including real-time location tracking, driver behavior analytics, predictive maintenance, and advanced reporting to improve decision-making. Since 2012, Zubie has been helping companies of all sizes optimize operations, improve safety, and reduce costs through reliable, data-driven solutions.
About PurCo
Since its founding in 1993, PurCo Fleet Services has emerged as the largest independent risk management company exclusively dedicated to loss prevention for vehicle rental companies in America. Our philosophy centers around building strong client partnerships to prevent losses and reduce unrecoverable damage, from minor windshield chips to major accidents.
About PurInspect
PurInspect, a project of PurCo Fleet Services, aims to assist the rental industry with improved damage documentation and inspection procedures. It digitizes the traditional paper inspection form and is fully customizable to match the needs of the rental operation. Airtight evidence gives rental operators and their customers the transparency and accountability needed to make all parties feel confident in the rental process.