How Vehicle Tracking Works and What to Look For

Vehicle tracking lets a business see where its vehicles are without phoning drivers. It is used for deliveries, company cars, rental vehicles and fleets. This guide explains the basics so you can ask the right questions.

The three parts of a tracking system

• A GPS tracking device installed in the vehicle, which works out its position.
• A mobile network connection that sends the position to a server.
• A platform — website and mobile app — where you see the vehicles on a map and review reports.

What you can usually see

• Live location of each vehicle on a map.
• Trip history: where it went, when and for how long.
• Stops, mileage and time spent in a place.
• Alerts, for example when a vehicle leaves an agreed area.

What to look for before you buy

• Device quality and professional installation.
• A platform that is simple enough for your managers to use daily.
• Clear costs for devices, data connection and the platform.
• Local support if a device stops reporting.
• The option to connect tracking with your delivery or ERP system later.

MK Track

MK Track is our vehicle tracking offering: tracking devices for vehicles together with a platform to follow them and review trips. Contact us to discuss your vehicles and what you want to monitor.