GPS Fleet Tracking Extends Reach To Trailers And Heavy Equipment
With significant technology improveMents and expanding wireless networks, the GPS fleet tracking industry has exploded in growth, and small business owners are probably benefiting the most. From landscape companies to local couriers, fleets as small as two or three can see treMendous advanTAGes from the technology. What about heavy equipment operators, trailer companies, and vehicle auction companies? Do GPS options exist for these segments?
The struggle such segments encounter deals with cost, durability, and a lack of power Supply. Trailers are often disconnected from power Supplies for long periods of time. Vehicle auction companies - always a target for auto theft - cannot afford GPS for the majority of vehicles that just sit, but still need to deter theft and track vehicle movement when grand theft occurs. Heavy equipment operators are primarily concerned about device durability.
Thanks to companies like iTRAK Corporation in Colorado, such GPS tracking solutions now exist. The company recently released its newest product, iTRAKopus™ 1200, an economical and compact tracking device that operates on GSM data networks. Designed for easy installation, the 1200 is a self-contained device with an internal antenna and battery that is charged when connected to a power Supply. The battery can power the GPS device for 6 to 18 months, based upon device usage.
The iTRAKopus™ 1200 is very compact (measuring about 2"x4"x1.5") and weighs only about 1 pound. The casing is tamper-proof and highly durable for withstanding the wear and tear of being installed on heavy equipment. Trailers will benefit from the battery life, and vehicle auction companies will find the cost of the device easy to swallow. Additionally, iTRAK's data systems monitor device activity based on actions, rather than time intervals. Such a system structure eliminates useless data transfer to further reduce monthly data fees.
The GPS industry continues to rapidly evolve at all levels, but most certainly in the commercial sector. Additional advanTAGes companies will experience from a GPS fleet tracking system on unique assets is a reduction in insurance costs, as well as an improvement in operations.
The industry's top GPS tracking systems operate in the cloud and can be easily accessed through mobile devices, such as iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. Reporting functions can be highly customized based on a company's specific needs, and enterprise systems can be more cost-effectively deployed for companies in need of additional security. The sky is quickly becoming the limit in the GPS fleet tracking industry.
