Vehicle tracking systems are found on personal and professional vehicles. There are different reasons why you might want a vehicle tracking system on your personal vehicle than one that is owned by a fleet. For example, a fleet owned vehicle needs to be tracked by the owners to make sure they know where there trucks are all the time. On the other hand, a personal vehicle needs to be tracked in the event is has been stolen. Since there is more than one need for vehicle tracking systems, we will look at a few other examples below. » More: Why Use Vehicle Tracking Systems
Archive for November, 2008
Why Use Vehicle Tracking Systems
November 28th, 2008Which Vehicle Tracking System Should You Trust
November 27th, 2008There are two very excellent reasons why you might want to have a vehicle tracking system on your car. The first reason is thieves; by having a tracking system on your vehicle it is sometimes easier to get it back. It seems car thieves are getting more plentiful now, especially with the credit crunch when people are strapped for cash. It can be frustrating, costly, and time consuming to have to replace a vehicle when it gets stolen. The second reason to have a vehicle tracking system is insurance. Your insurance premiums will be less just for having the vehicle tracking system on your vehicle. However, with the many vehicle tracking systems on the market, which ones can you trust?
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Vehicle Tracking System: Choosing the right Company
November 26th, 2008The decision has been made to research and employ a vehicle tracking system firm. What questions should the company ask, and once your firm has the answers what do they mean? These are all very important to both you the employer of the vehicle tracking system company, and the vehicle tracking company as well. It is very important that you find a company that you can work with that will implement the needs of your company at a fair price and will give you impeccable service. » More: Vehicle Tracking System: Choosing the right Company
Tracking Your Fleet
November 24th, 2008There are numerous ways you can track your fleet. As you know it is very important to be able to keep in touch with your drivers, but more importantly to know where they are. Let’s face it sometimes individuals can be dishonest, which means sometimes you drivers may stop for breaks, go on a longer route just to make more money, or do a few other things that are not appropriate. With vehicle tracking systems you are able to track your fleet without a problem. » More: Tracking Your Fleet
Protecting your Personal Car with a Vehicle Tracking System
November 17th, 2008You may think that vehicle tracking systems can only benefit a large company that is keeping an eye on costs and fleet management, and while this is true there are still huge benefits for the personal automobile. You can relax with peace of mind when you go on a holiday or even if you have to leave your vehicle in a car park. Wherever you go you can be assured that you will know where you vehicle is at all times. There are many vehicle tracking systems available and you should do some research to find the best one for you. » More: Protecting your Personal Car with a Vehicle Tracking System
Is a Vehicle Tracking System Right for Your Car?
November 16th, 2008We have come to a technological age that allows us to be in touch with the world 24 hours a day. Not only that, but we can pinpoint locations of certain objects with a few touches of a button. A vehicle tracking system is certainly a handy tool to have. The first vehicle tracking systems were meant more for fleets rather than personal vehicles. In fact the technology was too expensive for cars when it was first proposed. Police, fleet trucks, and other companies would place LoJack on their cars to make sure they could track them if stolen or if other issues resulted. » More: Is a Vehicle Tracking System Right for Your Car?
How Does a Vehicle Tracking System Work?
November 15th, 2008When you are considering getting a vehicle tracking system it can be important to know how it works. We are going to look at the fleet tracking systems to determine how they work, but you should know that personal cars also have systems.
On a fleet you have to install a Halo Dome or Qube. This is usually by NAVMAN. On the top of the vehicle is a dome shaped object that is usually clear. Inside the vehicle is then a GPS satellite system. This system is the controls for the unit. In other words if you need to get a fix on your location for directions you can pinpoint your location and search for routes. » More: How Does a Vehicle Tracking System Work?
FleetMatics Enhances Their Vehicle Tracking Systems
November 14th, 2008FleetMatics offers a vehicle tracking service for the vehicle tracking systems you might use. In fact they offer both the GPS vehicle tracking systems as well as the service to make sure you can track your fleet of vehicles. They just released a new software upgrade on November 11, 2008. This new software is going to make it easier for a business to keep track of their fleet. » More: FleetMatics Enhances Their Vehicle Tracking Systems
Do You Want to Hire a Vehicle Tracking Company?
November 13th, 2008When you own a fleet there are several important factors you must consider in order to be cost effective. One of the most important things is to have a vehicle tracking system. A vehicle tracking system will allow you to place your finger on each one of the trucks or cars in your fleet whenever you need to. There is more to it than just tracking your vehicles. We will look at some of the needs you might have regarding vehicle tracking systems to help you decide if you want to hire a vehicle tracking company or track the vehicles yourself. » More: Do You Want to Hire a Vehicle Tracking Company?
Alanco Expands their Vehicle Tracking Systems
November 12th, 2008When you own a fleet you want to make sure you can track your drivers and makes sure they are staying on target. If you need to track your fleet you might consider Alanco. Alanco has been in business for 25 years, serving the US primarily, but you can also get their systems around the world. They have just announced that they are going to increase their spread for vehicle tracking systems to help fleet company’s manage their drivers and trucks better. » More: Alanco Expands their Vehicle Tracking Systems
