How GPS vehicle tracking solutions work?

GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system device developed by the US Department of Defense. Anyone travelling with GPS tracking can localise their own position and velocity in real-time, thanks to orbiting GPS satellites that are free to use, 24/7, anywhere in the world. This is the base for GPS vehicle tracking solutions.

Our GPS vehicle tracking device is enhanced by a communication channel that links business fleets to the office and provides detailed vehicle tracking data in real-time. This information is neatly presented online so that you can quickly track where your vehicles are, manage job dispatch and workflow via Bluetooth®, and improve fuel efficiency through the analysis of the drivers' driving styles.

Linking vehicles to the office with a GPS vehicle tracking solution

Every vehicle tracking device has an integrated GPS receiver to enable GPS for vehicle tracking and a GSM transmitter to broadcast a vehicle's location coordinates. Back at the office, fleet managers simply log onto our fleet management solution Webfleet. This is a secure online application that in real-time allows you to track vehicle location and trip, along with driver behaviour of each vehicle equipped with a GPS vehicle tracking device. Location data is refreshed every minute, so you always have updated information about your fleet. This way you can make important operational decisions.

How does GPS vehicle tracking solution works?

How GPS signals for location see location of vehicle

A GPS vehicle tracking device relies on a transmitter inside a vehicle's navigation device, which sends out a signal that is received by satellites in space. Through this, GPS tracking can pinpoint in real-time the exact location of a vehicle, down to its latitude, longitude, direction, and speed. A passive GPS vehicle tracking system tracks a vehicle's location and saves data that can be downloaded for later analysis. An active GPS system automatically sends this information to a centralized database for real-time tracking and tracing.

The advantages of a real-time GPS vehicle tracking solution in your fleet

A GPS vehicle tracking system has several benefits for fleets:

Optimised route planning for increased efficiency and productivity of cars, vans, or trucks in a business' fleet.
Greater accuracy of service times, leading to more satisfied customers due to real-time GPS tracking.
24/7 real-time access to the location data of your fleet, which can help detect and quickly react to driver behaviour, theft, or unauthorised use of the vehicle.
Access to important fleet insights to help improve business operations and profitability.
Reduced administration time thanks to less paperwork and fewer phone calls to drivers.

Monitoring driving styles with GPS vehicle tracking solution

Webfleet’s GPS vehicle tracking solution

The LINK, a GPS vehicle tracking device, also has a G-force sensor to detect acceleration and abrupt movements such as harsh braking and oversteering, along with current speed and speeding. By tracking these movements, you can quickly see which driving behaviours are pushing up your fuel bill and take steps to encourage a more efficient driving style. This way, you are making fleet management easy.

Enhancing GPS vehicle tracking solutions

Vehicle tracking solution: Driver terminal from Webfleet

For an enhanced GPS vehicle tracking solution just add one of our professional Driver Terminals. They enable two-way communication with the office for easier time management and job dispatch. And they connect to the LINK device using Bluetooth and let drivers know when they need to change their driving style through Active Driver Feedback. Besides this, they provide you with full navigation, including very accurate traffic information.