Can I Track Company Equipment Assets with GPS Tracking?

1 Jul 2015

Equipment is one of the biggest expenses in the transport industry, and theft or misplacement of equipment is not uncommon. In order to ensure your fleet and all of your equipment and supplies are safe and secure, keeping an eye on them with GPS equipment tracking is definitely prudent. It allows you to not only keep a close watch on the activity of the vehicles in your fleet, but it also lets you keep tabs on heavy equipment, trailers, and freight.

Cellular and satellite networks are used to keep watch over your assets when you have a GPS tracking system set in place. So, no matter where your equipment is located or transported to, you will always be able to know exactly where it is located.

The Benefits of GPS Tracking for Equipment and Assets

There are a number of benefits that come with using GPS tracking to keep an eye on your equipment and assets. For one thing, you’ll be able to protect your fleet and your assets against theft, a problem that is not uncommon in this industry. You can also expand the life of your assets and closely monitor your assets in real-time.

Since you’ll be able to keep tabs on your equipment, you’ll be able to reduce costs, improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction; all things that are definitely a plus for your business.

Types of GPS Asset Tracking Devices

There are two main types GPS asset tracking devices available to choose from, including:

Tracking devices that are powered externally. These GPS tracking devices must be wired to some sort of power source on the asset it will be used to track. With that in mind, this type of device should only be used to track assets that are regularly powered.

GPS tracking devices that are powered by battery. Instead of needing a direct power source that requires regular recharging, a battery powered GPS tracking device runs, well, on batteries. This type of tracking device is well suited for trailers and storage containers, as well as any other asset that is not powered on a regular basis.

Additional Uses for GPS Monitoring

GPS tracking isn’t only intended to keep an eye on your assets; it can be used in a number of other ways that will benefit your business, including:

Determining whether or not a specific asset is on a job site and if it is not, it can be located and returned to the site.

Confirmation of the start and end times of your workers, which helps to improve invoicing and payroll.

Do you have equipment that is at risk of being stolen? If so, contact LiveView GPS at 1-888-502-3636 to learn more about the benefits of GPS equipment tracking.

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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.