The main difference between vehicle tracking and asset tracking lies in the nature of what is being tracked.

Vehicle tracking focuses on powered assets with a constant power source.

Asset tracking, on the other hand, is often applied to unpowered or intermittently used equipment.

Consequently, asset tracking devices are designed differently: they are typically more rugged, waterproof, and most importantly, equipped with internal batteries that can last for months or even years by sending position updates at much longer intervals (e.

g.

, once a day).

The goal is less about real-time tracking and more about knowing the last known location, preventing theft, automating inventory, and improving asset utilization.

For a construction company, for example, asset tracking makes it possible to quickly locate a skip or a generator on a large site, avoiding wasted time and unnecessary repurchases.