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GPS tracking for small fleets: a practical guide

GPS tracking for small fleets: a practical guide

What a fleet of 5 to 50 vehicles needs to start with GPS tracking, and what to avoid.

// Where to start

With fewer than 50 vehicles, the priority is live location, trip history and geofence alerts. Advanced reports can come later.

// Which device to choose

A basic tracker covers most cases. If you carry sensitive cargo or need to monitor fuel or temperature, pick a device with sensor inputs.

// Installation

A basic install connects the device to vehicle power and ignition. If you add a fuel sensor, calibrate it before trusting its reports.

// Costs to consider

Hardware, a data SIM and the platform. Hardware and SIM prices vary by country and supplier. At TrackeraX, managed plans start with L100, for 100 devices; the current price is at /pricing.

// Common mistakes

Installing without calibrating sensors, buying devices without local certification and choosing a platform with no app for the driver or customer.

// When to revisit the model

As the fleet you manage grows, compare the accumulated cost of fees with a perpetual license on your own server.

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