GPS tracking is the cornerstone of telematics.

Its operation is based on the principle of trilateration.

A GPS receiver (located in a telematics device) captures signals from multiple satellites orbiting the Earth.

By measuring the time it takes for each satellite's signal to reach it, the receiver can calculate its distance from each one and thus determine its own position on the globe with high precision.

This location information is then transmitted via a cellular network to a software platform.

For a fleet manager, the benefits are immediate and numerous: route optimization to reduce distances and fuel consumption, improved safety by knowing driver locations, recovery of stolen vehicles, proof of delivery at a customer's site, and better responsiveness by dispatching the nearest vehicle to a new job.

GPS tracking transforms reactive management into proactive, data-driven management.