How Does Vehicle Tracking Work?

If a company runs a fleet of business vehicles, a tracking system is an absolute necessity to keep things in check. Managing a fleet of vehicles becomes a hassle if there is no GPS tracking in place. Fleet management via GPS tracking, therefore, helps in improving efficiency and also improve your finances. These tracking devices are affordable and are quite easy to install. And if you are wondering how all of this works, read on to find out.

Starting with the basic of vehicle tracking, it all begins with the GPS. GPS stands for Global Positioning System and is the brain of fleet management. Car tracking devices mainly work via GPS satellite navigation, although in some cases, radiofrequency and mobile network is used whenever the GPS’s coverage is weak. Setting it up is relatively simple, where each vehicle transmits a signal to the orbiting satellites which then sends back the information to a specified computer. This vehicle information is then displayed on the maps, where you can monitor the speed and exact location of the vehicle.

A vehicle tracking device can be either active or passive, and sometimes, both methods are used as a combination. A passive vehicle tracking system starts relaying information about the journey as soon as the vehicle is turned on. GPS data, the speed and route tracking of the car, etc. is recorded. Once the vehicle returns the base, the information is then downloaded. In an active tracker for car, the data is transmitted in real-time, without the vehicle returning to the set base. Active car tracking allows the user to view the real-time location of the car, the speed at which it is travelling and several other details. This tracking enables the user to trace the vehicle continuously. When there’s a weak GPS signal, the tracking system reverts to passive and completes the data transfer once it finds a proper connection.

A vehicle tracking system for fleet management is made up of the following components:

1) GPS tracking device: This is the transmitter which is located in the vehicle. The fitment of this device is discrete to avoid tampering with the data. This tracking device enables you to receive a wealth of data like speed, fuel consumption, engine status, tyre pressure, information related to the route being taken, engine idle speed, headlights, etc. GPS is a global system; therefore, the data can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

2) Tracking Software: This tracking software receives the information relayed by the tracking device and the satellite. The entire process happens instantaneously.

3) UI: The User Interface (UI) is the means by which the information is passed on to the user. Usually, the data is displayed in the form of maps on the screen.

Smarttrac’s vehicle tracking systems are perfect for fleet management. We use the latest technology in mobile, GPS and satellite to enable you to track and communicate with your vehicle fleets and mobile assets. With an array of the information displayed to you on your mobile screen or your computer, Smarttrac enables you to track your fleet with ease and manage your finances better. Our premium services are affordable, and we have not discounted on quality and service. So get your fleet management skills in check, today!

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

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You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the “New Post” button, and tell us why you’re here.

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