Here’s How a GPS Fleet Tracking System Works
If you’re considering installing a GPS fleet tracking system across your fleet, you might have a good idea of how such a system operates. You’re probably familiar with GPS navigation products that give you driving directions. But a GPS fleet tracking system works somewhat differently. We’d like to break the components down for you.
Satellites
The heart of the system are the U.S. Air Force’s 30 one-ton GPS satellites always present in the sky for full global coverage. These satellites in Earth’s orbit constantly transmit the location, speed and direction of each vehicle that has a Vehiclepath unit stealthily mounted inside it.
Vehicle to be Monitored
The Vehiclepath unit is comprised of a GPS receiver and a cellular modem that transmits GPS data (latitude and longitude) about the vehicle via a cell phone network.
Cellular Network
The cell phone network forwards the vehicle’s location data to your email, computer browser or cell phone.
Monitoring Devices
Using your computer’s browser, you can view any truck’s location and speed in real time on familiar Google Maps. You can easily set truck speed limits and geofence boundaries right in the browser. Then the system will send you alerts, such as when a driver exceeds your preset speed limit or leaves specific geographic boundaries.
Probably the best way to experience how a GPS fleet tracking system works is to view an online demonstration. While you’re on the site, read about the many ways our Vehiclepath system will benefit your company, your drivers and your bottom line.
To learn more about GPS tracking technology, read this great article.
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