{"id":34369,"date":"2021-10-04T07:43:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T11:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=34369"},"modified":"2024-12-11T22:15:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T03:15:47","slug":"vehicle-tracking-devices-101-what-they-are-and-why-your-fleet-needs-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/vehicle-tracking-devices-101-what-they-are-and-why-your-fleet-needs-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Tracking Devices 101: What They Are, And Why Your Fleet Needs Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
Running your commercial fleet requires more than simply sending vehicles from point A to point B. The success of your drivers and your business depends heavily on optimizing the things you <\/span>can\u2019t<\/span><\/i> see once a vehicle leaves your warehouse. Vehicle Tracking Devices can optimize your fleet by providing real-time GPS updates, collision notifications, and even engine fault detection.<\/span><\/p>\n In this post, we\u2019ll break down what Vehicle Tracking Devices<\/a> are, the latest generation of tracking devices currently available, and how your business can benefit from this advanced fleet protection.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A vehicle tracking device<\/a> is like the black box of an airplane; it receives GPS signals, collecting and sending navigation data and other critical vehicle information. This small piece of hardware can be as small as a matchbox, or as large as a shoebox.<\/span><\/p>\n Most tracking devices<\/a> come equipped with a SIM-card slot and an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II) plug to connect to your vehicle. Once connected, it receives GPS signals and sends vehicle information \u2014 such as vehicle location or driver speed \u2014 using the internet, satellite networks or cellular services. Tracking devices differ with regards to the data collected, how they attach to the vehicle, and their respective power source. Types of devices include:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Installing tracking units can be as simple as plugging into a vehicle’s OBD-II port, or may require a qualified technician to connect the tracking device to the wiring harness of the vehicle. Most light commercial vehicles purchased since 1996 already have an internal OBD-II port, often found behind the panel below the steering wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n Once connected, GoFleet’s specialized tracking software<\/a> can collect GPS and vehicle data. It then transmits the data in real-time to a wide variety of pre-programmed devices, such as a cell phone or a computer IP address.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each of our vehicle tracking devices has a unique code, known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. This allows GoFleet’s patented tracking software to match the unique code of each vehicle, preventing confusion and maintaining fleet management integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n The information collected and sent from GoFleet’s tracking devices also has a range of security features that prevent third-party penetration. These cryptographic features include:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n GoFleet’s vehicle tracking devices<\/a> collect and transmit a rich array of information. Even when the vehicle is parked underground or indoors, the telematic tracking unit begins recording the moment the key turns in the ignition.<\/span><\/p>\n Using AI and the enhanced data security features, some of the telematic information collected by GoFleet’s tracking devices include:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Below are the latest and best vehicle tracking units available on the global market. They also come equipped for IOX expansion<\/a>. This means that your tracking system and third-party integration management can expand with your fleet, allowing for scalable telematics solutions and greater fleet flexibility. IOX add-ons include: satellite tracking, driver ID, temperature tracking, hours of service (HOS<\/a>), dash cam systems and more.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Welcome to the future of vehicle tracking devices. The GO9+<\/a> is the most advanced telematics device on the planet, providing industry-leading insights on the health of your fleet vehicles, as well as trip details, driver safety and much more. The GO9+ provides everything needed for advanced telematic capture and transmission, all in a tiny, compact package.<\/span><\/p>\n Best of all, the GO9+ brings its own Wi-Fi hotspot on-board, allowing your vehicle to stay connected to high-speed Internet without siphoning data from individual plans. In addition to reliable Wi-Fi wherever your drivers go, GoFleet’s GO9+ offers the following state-of-the-art features:<\/span><\/p>\n Recommended for: <\/b>Small businesses, heavy-truck fleets, corporate vehicles and ride sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you need a vehicle tracker built for harsh environments, meet the GO9 RUGGED<\/a>. This device is designed to withstand external installation, protecting against elements such as dust, water, dirt and other solids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The GO9 RUGGED builds on the GO Rugged<\/a> family, providing even more speed, reliability, security features and telematic power. That’s because the GO9 RUGGED is powered by a 32-bit processor, offering 4 times the memory and 5 times the RAM of its predecessor, the GO8 RUGGED. Using GoFleet’s AI algorithms and tracking platform, the GO9 RUGGED can accurately recreate vehicle trips, analyze incidents, provide in-vehicle alerts to notify drivers of infractions in real-time, and provide end-to-end data encryption. <\/span>Features include:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Recommended for: <\/b>Fleets using heavy equipment, farm machinery, powered trailers, yellow iron and other major assets.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n GoFleet’s tracking devices provide businesses with the hard data required to ensure smooth operations and peace of mind. Our software<\/a> works seamlessly with vehicle tracking units to integrate command centre visibility into your fleet operations.<\/span><\/p>\n We recommend using tracking devices for businesses<\/a> that manage fleets of any size, including cars, trucks, limousines, ride-sharing, pickup trucks, trailers, farm equipment, plumbing, roofing or construction vehicles. Our devices are scalable and can connect you to your vehicles, whether you have one or 100.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Among the most prominent benefits to using vehicle tracking devices are improved fleet management<\/a> and maintenance<\/a>, enhanced driver safety<\/a>, lower labour costs, reduced fuel costs and superior theft deterrence. Additional benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n GoFleet’s tracking units let you view your entire fleet simultaneously, regardless of their location. Our devices work synergistically with individualized driver management software, letting you streamline and fine tune your fleet’s performance to ensure peak performance and compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n Our integrated software monitoring system allows businesses to capture when the driver’s workday starts and ends, displays routes in real-time, and records driver stops \u2014 both scheduled and unscheduled. Our data captures also record idle periods, fuel consumption, driving speeds, mileage, and even provides alerts on lost drivers or thefts.<\/span><\/p>\n The benefits of our integrated platform command centre to monitor dispatch performance include:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n With all of the benefits of vehicle tracking devices<\/a>, can your business afford <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> to invest in a telematics solution that saves you time, money and resources? Our experts can help you determine which asset tracker best suits your fleet\u2019s needs. Schedule your <\/span>free consultation<\/span><\/a> and demonstration today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Running your commercial fleet requires more than simply sending vehicles from point A to point B. The success of your drivers and your business depends heavily on optimizing the things you can\u2019t see once a vehicle leaves your warehouse. Vehicle Tracking Devices can optimize your fleet by providing real-time GPS updates, collision notifications, and even […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":34372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,8],"tags":[682,683,18,70,317,45,684,90,318,681,611,92,680],"class_list":["post-34369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-gps-tracking-benefits","tag-diagnostics","tag-driver-coaching","tag-fleet","tag-fleet-management","tag-go9","tag-gofleet-2","tag-gorugged","tag-gps","tag-maintenance","tag-routing","tag-software","tag-telematics","tag-vehicle-tracking-devices"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Are Vehicle Tracking Devices?<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n
Internal Data-Protection Safety Features<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
What Type of Data is Collected?<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n
GoFleet’s Advanced Vehicle Tracking Devices<\/b><\/h2>\n
GoFleet’s GO9+<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
GoFleet’s GO9 RUGGED<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
Main Benefits of Fleet Vehicle Tracking<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n
Integrated Software and Dispatch Performance<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
Ready to Protect Your Assets?<\/b><\/h2>\n