A Brief History of Vehicle Tracking

GPS was first developed by the United States military for surveillance purposes. After a period of years access was granted for civilian use, but with a downgraded accuracy rating. Even decades after its invention, the American military still controls the GPS system, although Europe is developing its own system which will be called Galileo.

Vehicle tracking systems were initially very expensive, as they involved such an innovative technology. However, as the world of technology has developed, vehicle tracking has seen dramatic reductions in price, making it more accessible to the companies who will benefit the most from it.

Companies used to be restricted to outright purchase options. However, there are now leasing and pay as you go options, meaning that you do not need the initial capital expenditure that stopped so many companies from installing vehicle tracking a few years ago.

The applications that a vehicle tracking system provides have also developed vastly. You can now use your tracking system to produce expenses reports, time sheets, reduce your fuel consumption, and increase the efficiency of your employees driving. You can also set up ‘geofences’ around specific locations that will provide an alert when your driver goes through them, providing additional security and customer service capabilities for your staff.