While much of the focus in fleet management is on powered vehicles like trucks and cars, many businesses rely just as heavily on their non-powered assets. Trailers, shipping containers, generators, lighting towers, and portable signage are all valuable, mobile, and highly susceptible to theft or misplacement.
Standard vehicle trackers that rely on the vehicle’s battery aren’t suitable for these assets. The solution is a dedicated GPS asset tracker from Digicore – a durable, self-contained device with a long-life battery.
How is Asset Tracking Different from Vehicle Tracking?
The key difference lies in the hardware and reporting frequency. Because non-powered assets don’t have their own power source, asset trackers are designed for ultra-low power consumption.
Long-Life Battery: Digicore’s devices contain powerful batteries that can last for months or even years on a single charge, depending on the model and settings.
Flexible Reporting: To conserve power, an asset tracker might be set to report its location only once or twice a day when stationary. However, if the built-in accelerometer detects movement, it can “wake up” and begin tracking in near real-time, alerting you to potential theft.
Key Benefits of Tracking Your Assets and Trailers
1. Theft Prevention and Recovery
This is the number one reason businesses invest in asset tracking. If a trailer or a valuable piece of equipment is stolen from a depot or job site, you can instantly see its location and coordinate with police for a swift recovery. Geofence alerts will notify you the moment an asset is moved without authorisation.
2. Improved Asset Utilisation
Digicore’s asset tracking systems gives you a complete inventory of where all your assets are located. This visibility helps you reduce “asset hoarding” and ensures you get the maximum return on your investment by keeping equipment in circulation.
3. Streamlined Logistics and Operations
For transport and logistics companies, knowing the location of empty and loaded trailers is crucial for efficient planning. Our G70 IVMS can quickly locate the nearest available empty trailer for a new load, saving time and fuel.
Protect Your Entire Inventory
Don’t leave the security and management of your valuable assets to chance. Implementing a robust GPS asset and trailer tracking solution provides peace of mind and powerful operational benefits.
