Vehicle Tracking

Fleet Telematics Service Providers

Who are UK Telematics

What do Vehicle Telematics Do?

Vehicle telematics are a combination of computer technology and global positioning system (GPS), which are used in vehicles such as cars, trucks and haulage vehicles. This is also commonly referred to as in-car electronics or on-board technology. Examples of vehicle telematics include satellite navigation, mobile data and vehicle tracking.

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What is Fleet Vehicle Tracking?

Telematics is the integration of telecommunications and informatics, a part of wider Information and Communications Technology (ICT). In other words, it’s the gathering, and networking sharing of information, often using GPS (Global Positioning Satellites).

Saving time and money while improving quality

Business owners and managers have embraced telematics with gusto because it can increase efficiency across their fleet, saving time and money in a number of ways while improving quality of service to customers.

A lighthearted safari tour of the different ways you can incorporate vehicle tracking into your business.

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You use vehicle tracking to keep the pride under control.
If they’re using company vehicles for their own private use a vehicle tracking system will expose them, saving you fuel money and enabling you to crack down on wayward cubs.

Vehicle Tracking Systems

When you are deciding on the best type of tracker for your fleet of vehicles you need to decide what information you need from your tracker, and what your budget is. The first decision is whether you require an active tracker or a passive tracker. The former transmits information about a vehicle's location and speed in real time to the company's software, whereas passive trackers record the data to be reviewed and analysed at a later date.

What is Vehicle Tracking?

A vehicle tracker is an electronic device that is placed inside a vehicle for the purpose of tracking the location of the vehicle as well as monitoring and collecting various other pieces of information regarding the status of the vehicle. It is used most commonly by businesses which use fleets of vehicles like delivery companies, couriers, breakdown recovery companies and mini cab firms. Vehicle trackers are popular because they can significantly improve the profitability and efficiency of a business.

Who are AMS?

Asset monitoring solutions (AMS) are a communications and vehicle tracking company based in the UK, specialising in vehicle tracking and mobile communications solutions. They were established in 2002 and trade in the UK and across Europe. They offer vehicle tracking packages for small to medium sized businesses, giving them the ability to track in real-time their drivers' vehicles and activities. They have seven different tracking solutions but this article will be focusing on their two fleet vehicle tracking solutions - the fleet manager and the fleet manager lite.

What is GPS?

GPS stands for global positioning satellites. This is what is used in a satellite navigation system. They are operated by twenty four satellites which orbit the earth and can communicate with a device and track its exact location. This can be done for navigation purposes or for tracking purposes. GPS trackers can be fitted to vehicles and people to give their exact location twenty four hours a day.

Why do I need Live Vehicle Tracking?

The discovery of GPS technology has led to the introduction of vehicle tracking systems. Indeed, the technology has become more and more popular in recent years, especially in the commercial world. In this article we will explain how live tracking systems actually work and discuss their benefits to the commercial world.

How does a Live Tracking System Work?