Asset tracking uses GPS devices to track the location of powered and non-powered assets, like trailers, equipment, generators, pallets, and more. Most modern asset trackers also collect engine diagnostic data.

Fleet operators can attach compact tracking devices to their physical assets. These devices transmit the location of the asset and other critical information to software, which displays all this information in real-time to operators and managers. Fleets use asset trackers to improve visibility, boost asset utilization, and prevent theft.

A comprehensive fleet management platform, like the CalAmp iOn, can help owners and operators beyond simple GPS tracking. They can access advanced features that boost asset utilization, fleet productivity, safety, and driver management.

Both commercial and passenger fleets use asset trackers to see where every trailer or piece of equipment is. This gives them insights into driver productivity, asset utilization, and suspicious behavior that could lead to cargo loss or theft.

Asset tracking software can also monitor deviance from a planned route and unusual idle times. These factors could indicate cargo theft or other unforeseen incidents.

An estimated 1,778 supply chain risk events were recorded in the United States and Canada in 2022. Losing cargo or equipment costs companies thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. Repeated instances can also harm your company’s reputation.

This is why it is crucial for fleet operators to use software to instantly notice and address any suspicious behavior.

Asset trackers can also be combined with sensors to track additional data like fleet trailer utilization, which is a crucial factor that affects the efficiency and revenue of most fleets.

Any physical asset that is valuable for a company must be tracked. This includes trailers, heavy equipment, generators, rental equipment, water tanks, and more.

Depending on the use case, CalAmp offers a wide range of asset-tracking devices for users.

For example, a commercial fleet owner can use a solar-powered asset tracker to improve the visibility of a trailer in remote areas and prevent blind spots. They can also ensure ideal cargo conditions by using movement, humidity, light, shock, and temperature monitoring sensors.

RFID asset tracking involves attaching RFID tags to assets. The information on this tag can be read by RFID readers. These tags are typically used in warehouses to track cargo or by service companies for equipment tracking.

For assets of large-scale commercial fleets, RFID asset tags must be combined with advanced sensors to be tracked across long distances as they move along the supply and logistics chain.

An integrated solution like the CalAmp iOn is the ideal asset management software for fleets of all sizes. It offers key features beyond simple asset tracking and provides operators with vital real-time data about asset utilization, vehicle diagnostics, and cargo conditions.