Do you supply GPS hardware?

Yes. MapTrack sells GPS trackers, AI dashcams and Bluetooth beacons through our hardware store. Battery-powered and hardwired options available from $100 per device with pre-activated SIM included. Browse devices at maptrack.com/store/gps-trackers.

Can we mix GPS and QR in the same system?

Yes. MapTrack supports mixed asset types. QR for scan-based identification and audits, GPS where devices are installed for live tracking, and OEM/telematics data where integrations exist for meter-based triggers.

What are geofences used for?

Geofences let you define zones (sites, depots, job areas). You can get alerts when assets enter or leave, and use time-in-zone data for utilisation reporting and job costing.

Does GPS work with maintenance?

Yes. GPS-equipped assets sit in the same register as the rest. You can combine location data with meter-based servicing and work orders on the same asset record.

How much does GPS fleet tracking cost?

MapTrack uses per-asset pricing starting from $1/asset/month with unlimited users included. GPS tracking is a hardware add-on to the platform. There are no separate SIM fees bundled into the software cost. You can start with a 30-day free trial with full access to every feature.

What is the difference between GPS and QR tracking?

GPS tracking uses an installed hardware device to transmit continuous, real-time location data without manual intervention. QR tracking uses printed labels that are scanned on demand for identification, audits and condition checks. MapTrack supports both in one platform so you can use GPS for high-value mobile assets and QR for everything else.

How does GPS tracking work for construction equipment?

A hardwired or battery-powered GPS device installed on the equipment transmits its position via cellular network. MapTrack plots the location on a map in real time, records trip history, and triggers geofence alerts when equipment enters or leaves a defined site. You can combine GPS data with pre-start inspections and maintenance in one asset record.

Can GPS tracking help with equipment utilisation?

Yes. GPS data feeds utilisation charts showing active versus idle time by asset, site or fleet. Geofence data adds time-in-zone reporting for job costing and allocation. Teams typically use this data to identify underused assets and rebalance across projects.

GPS & fleet tracking

GPS & fleet tracking. Live location in one platform

Where GPS devices are installed, MapTrack shows live location, trips and geofences. Use for fleet, plant or high-value mobile assets. Works alongside QR and OEM data in one platform.

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Updated 27 March 2026

What is GPS asset tracking?

GPS asset tracking is the use of satellite-based positioning devices to monitor the real-time location, movement history and geofence events of physical assets. MapTrack is GPS tracking software that combines live location, trip history and geofence alerts with QR scanning and telematics data in one platform for fleet, plant and mobile assets. It sits alongside asset tracking, maintenance and alerts, replacing manual location checks and disconnected tools with continuous visibility and automated notifications on every asset.

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How GPS tracking works in MapTrack

Install or integrate a device, see live location and trips, then use the data for utilisation reporting and planning.

Install or integrate devices

GPS tracking is a hardware add-on. MapTrack supports hardwired and ultra long-life battery GPS devices, plus integration with compatible telematics where available.

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View location, trips and geofences

See live location on a map. Define geofences for sites or zones. Trip history and alerts when assets enter or leave. Use geofences for time onsite and cost allocation or job costing.

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Utilisation and reporting

Use location and movement data for utilisation reporting and planning. Combine with meter-based maintenance and compliance in one asset record.

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Step 1

Install or integrate devices

GPS tracking is a hardware add-on. MapTrack supports hardwired and ultra long-life battery GPS devices, plus integration with compatible telematics where available.

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Ultra long-life battery devices for unpowered assets

Integrate with Geotab and compatible telematics

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Step 2

View location, trips and geofences

See live location on a map. Define geofences for sites or zones. Trip history and alerts when assets enter or leave. Use geofences for time onsite and cost allocation or job costing.

Live map view with asset positions and status

Define geofences for sites, depots and zones

Trip history with routes, stops and durations

Alerts when assets enter or leave geofenced areas

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Step 3

Utilisation and reporting

Use location and movement data for utilisation reporting and planning. A McKinsey (2023) analysis of construction productivity found that heavy equipment sits idle 40-60% of the time on typical projects - representing significant untapped capacity that GPS-based utilisation tracking can recover. Combine with meter-based maintenance and compliance in one asset record.

Utilisation charts by asset, site or fleet

Time-in-zone data for job costing and allocation

Export reports or view dashboards in-platform

Combine GPS data with maintenance and compliance records

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Why GPS tracking belongs in your asset platform

Live visibility

Know where GPS-equipped assets are without calling the field. Trip history and geofence events in one place.

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Geofence alerts and time onsite

Get notified when assets move in or out of defined zones. Use geofence data for time onsite and job costing where needed.

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One platform with QR and OEM

GPS data sits with QR scanning, compliance and maintenance for a full picture per asset. Mix tracking types by asset.

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Fleet and plant ready

Built for vehicles and mobile plant. Combine with OEM meter data where integrated for servicing and utilisation.

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GPS tracking use cases

Fleet and vehicles

Track vehicles and mobile plant with GPS. Geofence job sites; see utilisation and combine with service due from meters.

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High-value mobile assets

Track high-value equipment across sites. Theft or unauthorised movement can trigger alerts.

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Construction plant

Know where excavators, loaders and mobile plant are across your projects. Combine GPS with pre-starts and compliance.

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Multi-site operations

See assets across depots and job sites. Geofence each location for time onsite and cost allocation.

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“We needed to know where our plant and vehicles were across multiple sites. MapTrack shows live GPS positions on a map and we get alerts when equipment leaves a geofenced site. It's one platform for location, maintenance and compliance.”

Daniel Cooper

Fleet Maintenance Manager at Saunders International