vehicle connectivity

A vehicle tracking system is a type of Tracking system that combines a hardware device installed in a vehicle, typically a GPS tracking unit, with a software platform to monitor its location and collect a wide range of operational data in near real-time. It is a component of fleet digitalization. While the primary function of these systems is to provide automatic vehicle location, they also gather data for more advanced applications.

The location and operational data captured by a tracking system is gathered through Telemetry for modern telematics and comprehensive fleet management platforms. These advanced systems use tracking data as a starting point, integrating it with other vehicle and business information to provide features such as predictive maintenance, driver behavior analysis (Driver scoring), and route optimization. In fleet operations that use vehicles from different manufacturers, comprehensive solutions are developed to collect and manage this varied data in a single system.
While common in commercial fleets, this technology is also used in many consumer services, including carsharing and ride-hailing services like Uber or Bolt. The scope of modern systems has expanded beyond location monitoring to focus on improving safety, efficiency, and reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO).

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