Vehicle Tracking Devices

A vehicle tracking device is a small unit that, when installed into a vehicle, monitors its locations, speed and direction of travel. There are many peripheral devices that can be connected to these units to provide additional functionality such as a temperature sensor or panic button.

The majority of tracking devices are hardwired into a vehicle, although portable devices with internal batteries are available. Tracking devices receive continuous transmissions from GPS satellites in space and use these transmissions to accurately calculate their real time location, speed and direction of travel. This data is then sent back and made available to the user via the mobile phone data network and internet.

Vehicle tracking devices are used primarily for fleet tracking systems and anti theft tracking systems. A fleet tracking system helps businesses to manage their vehicles and provides them with visibility over their driver’s movements. Many businesses that install fleet tracking do so to monitor fuel efficiency and reduce operational costs. In addition to cost savings, these systems provide many other benefits.

Anti theft tracking systems substantially increase the security of vehicles and ensure that when stolen, the vehicle can be recovered quickly by the Police. These systems are popular with both businesses and individual vehicle owners as they are able to attract insurance discounts.