How it works
- A GPS tracker in the vehicle receives signals from positioning satellites and calculates where it is.
- The tracker sends its position, speed and ignition status over the mobile network, as often as every second.
- Tracking software plots every vehicle on a live map and keeps each journey for later review.
The tracker reports independently of the driver's phone, so the map stays current whether or not anyone opens an app.
What can you see with GPS fleet tracking?
IntelliTrac's fleet tracking software brings live locations, journey replay, site visits and alerts together:
- Live locations: which vehicle is closest to the next job.
- Journey replay: the route a vehicle took, with times and stops.
- Site visits: when a vehicle arrived at a customer or depot and when it left.
- Alerts: speeding, harsh driving, or a vehicle entering or leaving a geofence.
When the tracker also reads engine data and driving events, the setup is usually called telematics.
Which GPS tracker suits your vehicles?
IntelliTrac designs its own plug-in and installed trackers. EP26 Easy plugs straight into the diagnostic port. A professionally fitted EP26 Elite adds driver identification and equipment inputs. Compare the GPS tracking devices for vehicles to match a tracker to each vehicle.
Does GPS tracking reach beyond mobile coverage?
A tracker can fix its position anywhere it has a view of the sky. Sending that position takes a network. Beyond mobile coverage, EP26 Elite can add Iridium satellite through IntelliTrac Extend, and SmartOne C reports over the Globalstar satellite network. See satellite tracking for remote vehicles and assets.
Can a phone track a fleet?
Phone GPS is an alternative for fleets that need locations during active trips. It uses the driver app rather than a vehicle connection, so it does not supply ignition or engine data. The phone and device tracking comparison explains what each option provides and where it fits.
How much does GPS fleet tracking cost in Australia?
IntelliTrac GPS tracking plans start from $12 a vehicle a month, with devices from $150 and a no-lock-in option. Your quote includes devices, software service, fitting and any accessories, with every cost itemised upfront. See GPS fleet tracking for small business for the plans.
Do you have to tell drivers their vehicles are tracked?
Yes. New South Wales and the ACT require written notice at least 14 days before tracking starts, and NSW also requires a visible notice in the tracked vehicle. In other states, tell drivers clearly and ask them to sign a vehicle-use policy. Telling drivers about tracking sets out each state.
General information, not tax or legal advice.