If, for whatever reason, you need to be aware of where you car or truck is at all times then a GPS Vehicle Tracking device could be the answer to your problem. A Vehicle Tracking device is a small unit that uses GPS technology to transmit co-ordinates, via a network of satellites, to a central computer or device such as a laptop or mobile phone.

Very often, the GPS tracking technology is built into the car, rather than it being a removable device, as it would render the system fairly useless if it could be easily removed.

As I have touched on, the GPS device that is fitted to the car constantly transmits its co-ordinates, via data, to a central computer. This information is then accessed via software, either on a desktop computer or hand held device with a map overlay, making it easy to visually see the location of the vehicle.

All very good - but what use would someone have for a vehicle tracking device?

The first one that comes to mind is a case against car theft. If your car is stolen, from either your driveway or the local shopping centre you can rest assured knowing that you will be able to pinpoint its current location - even if its on the move. Naturally this has huge benefits in aiding the recovery of your vehicle and having a device fitted may even warrant a reduction in your car insurance costs!

If you run a business vehicle tracking could be invaluable. If you want to keep track of your fleet of cars or vans you can easily do so. Its a great way to make sure that vehicles are where they should be and you aren't spending money on fuel as your employees decide to run personal errands in their company vehicles.

With long distance drivers you can also use vehicle tracking devices to make sure that drivers aren't on the road during a rest period. Also, if you are running a haulage company and you have valuable loads in transit you can keep track of their whereabouts, and if they run into issues you can easily pinpoint their locations.

This is really just scratching the surface. A vehicle tracking device could be used for many different things, and could fit into a hole range of applications and uses. The tracking is not only useful in keeping an eye on the location of valuable assets (as in the vehicles themselves) but also potentially the valuable goods that might also be in transit.

For a relatively small outlay the investment of a vehicle tracking device, either for one vehicle or a whole fleet, could actually end up saving you or your company money in the long run.