March 14, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
If you monitor a fleet of vehicles, you may be considering GPS fleet tracking to give you data about location, start and stop times and lengths of stops. The devices might be fairly standard, so how do you know what to look for in your system? Here are 7 questions you can ask to determine the tracking system that will work for you. 1. What type of information do you need? Devices can be active or passive. An active device sends you real-time GPS tracking information about location, mileage and driver activity. A passive device tracks the vehicle and allows... View Article
February 28, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
If you’re interested in GPS fleet tracking, you may be wondering where to get started. Understanding the different types of GPS tracking will help you narrow your choices. You should think about what type of information you need to monitor your equipment and what your goals are. One of the first things you’ll want to know is the difference between active and passive tracking. ► Active Trackers Active tracking devices send you real-time information. If you need up-to-the-minute information about where your trucks are, the option is an active tracker. ► Passive Trackers Passive tracking devices store information on... View Article
February 7, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
The evolution of satellite-based GPS tracking technology from a privileged military project to a ubiquitous everyday convenience has naturally caused the location tracking and navigation technology to trickle down and out into multiple branches of civilian and commercial life, from personal cell phones to private businesses to gaming consoles, and more. While such open availability and convenience come with their share of risks and potential for abuse, that pendulum swings both ways. As a result, the technology has helped law enforcement in their efforts GPS use has been adopted by police departments in most if not all countries, and this... View Article
January 24, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
They’re beautiful, they’re rich, and they live the types of lives that most of us can only dream of. Whether it’s deserved or not, the Hollywood elite isn’t generally considered to be the smartest of our society. This isn’t to imply that they’re clueless or ignorant by any means; you just don’t expect the A-listers who make their living off of looking good and mugging for the camera to really need to have the kind of brains that can revolutionize the scientific field for generations to come. As a result, you may wonder why anyone would ask if a movie... View Article
January 10, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Global Positioning System or GPS Satellite tracking uses the Global Navigation System (GNSS) network to provide the exact location as well as the movement of a vehicle, object, or person. It uses a range of GPS satellites that employ microwave signals. These signals can be transmitted to GPS devices and can provide information such as location, vehicle speed, time, duration, and direction. GPS satellite tracking is a valuable tool that your company can use to manage your fleet and coordinate your workforce when it’s spread across the map, including in remote areas. What kinds of information can satellite tracking devices... View Article
