GPS Tracking for Matatus and PSV Operators in Kenya: Improving Fleet Visibility and Driver Control
Managing vehicles becomes much easier when you can see where they are, where they have been and how they are being used from one online dashboard. Instead of relying on frequent phone calls to drivers, a web-based GPS tracking platform gives vehicle owners and fleet managers direct access to important information about their vehicles. For […]
Fleet Tracking Software in Kenya: What Features Should a Business Look For?
For many Kenyan businesses, vehicles are among the most expensive assets used in daily operations. A logistics company may have trucks moving between counties, a distributor may have vans delivering products across Nairobi, while a construction company may have pickups and machinery operating far from the main office. Once these vehicles leave the yard, management […]
How Do You Know If Your GPS Tracker Is Actually Working?
Installing a GPS tracker gives a vehicle owner greater visibility and security, but the device is only useful when it is actually communicating correctly. Many motorists assume that once a tracker has been fitted behind the dashboard, it will continue working indefinitely without needing to be checked. In reality, a tracker can occasionally experience network […]
Can Installing a GPS Tracker Cause Electrical Problems in Your Car?
A GPS tracker is a relatively small device, but installing one means connecting new electronic equipment to a vehicle’s electrical system. That naturally raises an important question for motorists: can installing a GPS tracker cause battery, wiring or other electrical problems in the car? The answer is that a properly selected and professionally installed GPS […]
GPS Tracking for Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Vehicles in Kenya: Protecting Sensitive Deliveries
Transporting medicines, vaccines, laboratory supplies and other medical products is very different from moving ordinary cargo. A delayed delivery can affect hospital operations, a vehicle breakdown can interrupt an urgent supply route and an unexplained detour can create concern when the cargo is valuable or time-sensitive. For pharmaceutical distributors, hospitals, laboratories and medical suppliers, visibility […]
What Does an Ignition Alert on a GPS Tracker Actually Mean?
The tracker detected the condition it has been configured to recognise as ignition.
GPS Tracking for Mobile Sales Teams in Kenya: Managing Vehicles Used by Field Sales Representatives
A sales representative leaves the office in the morning with a company vehicle and a list of customers to visit across Nairobi. By the end of the day, management may know how many sales were recorded, but it may have far less visibility over how the vehicle was actually used, which customers were visited, how […]
What Does “Last Update” Mean on a GPS Tracking App?
You open your vehicle tracking application and see the car exactly where you expect it to be. Under the vehicle name, however, the system shows something such as “Last Update: 8:42 a.m.” even though the current time is already 9:15 a.m. For many vehicle owners, that immediately creates uncertainty about whether the tracker is working […]
What Happens to GPS Tracking When a Vehicle Enters a No-Network Zone?
This limitation is particularly relevant for businesses carrying high-value cargo or operating vehicles in areas where cellular outages may last for extended periods.
What Is a GPS Tracker Power Disconnection Alert and Why Should You Pay Attention to It?
A vehicle owner may suddenly receive a notification saying “External Power Disconnected” or “Main Power Lost” even though the car is still parked where it was left. For someone unfamiliar with GPS tracking systems, the message can be confusing because it may sound as though the tracker has stopped working completely. In many cases, however, […]