Equipment Tracking Solutions for Fleets

4 Mar 2024

Every fleet requires equipment tracking — it’s nothing new. However, traditional equipment tracking methods leave too much room for human error. Digital or paper-based logs where employees report what equipment they’re using, for what reason, and the date just won’t cut it. Equipment — whether it’s small power tools, radios, or large equipment like excavators, graders, and cranes — can get lost, forgotten about, damaged, or stolen if the right measures aren’t being used.

So what’s the solution? GPS asset tracking.

Why GPS?

When you switch to GPS tracking systems for equipment tracking, you eliminate human error and can simultaneously cut down and prevent theft from happening in the first place.

Here are some more details on how GPS equipment tracking can help:

Prevent lost equipment. Humans make mistakes, it’s unavoidable. Someone can use a piece of equipment, get caught up in something else, and forget where they put the equipment or that they even used it in the first place. There are a million ways equipment can get lost, but GPS equipment tracking makes equipment recovery a breeze.

Prevent and reduce theft. We all like to think that employees have the best interest of the company in mind, but occasionally you may get an employee who thinks they can get away with stealing some equipment to resell or use themselves. If your equipment is being tracked, and employees know about it, they’ll think twice about stealing.

Also, if something does get stolen, regardless of whether or not it’s an employee, you can easily track down its whereabouts with GPS equipment tracking.

Track unauthorized usage. While still against company policy but not exactly stealing, employees may think it’s OK to borrow company equipment. For example, maybe they’re working on a project at home and they don’t have the right equipment to get the job done, they may think it’s OK to take equipment home with them for a weekend.

Other examples of unauthorized usage could be employees using equipment that’s not authorized on a specific job. In any case, whenever equipment is being used, you can be aware of it with GPS tracking.

Geofencing allows you to set up virtual boundaries with all of your equipment or assets. When the equipment passes through the virtual boundary, you’ll receive an alert letting you know.
Improve maintenance. Equipment trackers also make tracking the maintenance schedules of equipment and assets simple.

For more detailed information on how GPS tracking will help you increase efficiency and track equipment and assets in your business, contact a Live View GPS professional today at 1-888-544-0494.

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About George Karonis

George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.