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Passive GPS Trackers for Trailers and Fleet Assets

For fleet operators, managing trailers and vehicles that remain idle for extended periods is crucial. Even when assets are not actively in use, they remain vital to your business. A passive GPS tracker ensures that your investments are securely located and protected from theft.

Track Your Truck offers the passive GPS tracking equipment you need to receive periodic data about the status of trucks and trailers. Explore trusted technology from a provider that has been serving customers for over 25 years.

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What Is a Passive GPS Tracking Device?

Passive GPS tracking involves collecting location data from vehicles or trailers that are powered off or untethered. These devices store location data to it internal memory as it moves, updating their location every few hours using satellite or cellular data. This is in contrast to active GPS trackers that provide continuous, real-time updates.

A passive GPS tracker is ideal for monitoring assets parked overnight or in locations without an operator present. Our trailer tracking solutions use cellular-connected devices that provide reports at configurable intervals, which gives fleet managers near-real-time insights into the visibility of equipment without the need to hardwire trackers. Updates are available via the NetTrack app, compatible with both desktop and mobile devices. NetTrack combines interval reporting and continuous tracking from active trackers into a single dashboard.

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When to Use Passive GPS Tracking

Track Your Truck sells passive GPS tracking devices to maximize security and streamline your dispatching process. Devices in our catalog feature backup batteries for consistent performance when trucks are stationary. Each passive GPS tracker is waterproof to help you adapt to changing weather conditions. Antennas are hidden to deter unauthorized personnel from tampering with your device.

Applications for passive GPS tracking devices include:

  • Monitoring vehicles parked in company lots.
  • Tracking traveling to unfamiliar locations for business.
  • Overseeing trucks and trailers over multiday trips.
  • Recovering stolen items and vehicles through routine location updates.
  • Staying compliant with the governing bodies in your industry.
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Get Alerts When You Need Them

Track Your Truck makes fleet management tasks easier with passive tracking technology and customizable alerts. You can set how frequently you’d like updates about location data, up to a maximum of six times per day. You can also set up low-battery notifications to know when a passive GPS tracker needs to be recharged to continue providing location data.

 

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Make Calculated Decisions Regarding Your Fleet

Passive GPS trackers effectively gather travel and location data that is otherwise unavailable. Even when no one is driving your vehicle, you can review reports to see how long assets have been in one place and when you should coordinate a maintenance visit.

Managing a fleet with passive GPS technology puts you in control of your high-value assets. Our passive tracking hardware reduces the risks associated with leaving vehicles unattended, including theft. Use hardware and software tools to minimize the need for buying replacement trailers and equipment for your business.

Questions Fleet Managers Ask About Passive GPS Trackers

How long does the battery last on a passive GPS tracker?

Because they don’t need to deliver real-time location updates, battery-powered units like Track Your Truck’s trailer tracker can last months and even years on a single charge. With configurable reporting intervals set in NetTrack, fleet managers can get the most battery life out of these units, depending on their needs.

Can I use passive trackers and active GPS tracking on the same platform?

Our NetTrack platform supports multiple GPS device types, including hardwired vehicle trackers, battery-powered trailer trackers, satellite devices, and dashcams. All of these can be tracked on the same dashboard, meaning there’s no need for fleet managers to juggle multiple software platforms.

Is a passive GPS tracker legal to use on company vehicles?

GPS tracking on company-owned vehicles and assets is legal in all 50 states. Although most states do not require employers to get explicit consent from employees for tracking, others including California, New York, and Connecticut, require written notice before tracking. This is why posting a notice inside the vehicle is a recognized best practice nationwide.

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Track Your Truck is here with the latest mobile and desktop fleet tracking technology. We aim to provide exceptional service so you can maximize productivity and rely on accurate data to create positive changes surrounding security, dispatching and driver performance.

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