{"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

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What Are Vehicle Tracking Devices?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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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