As technology advances, construction companies increasingly benefit from sophisticated fleet tracking software solutions that offer more features at lower prices.
With the right software, managers can monitor vehicle locations in real time, optimize utilization, prevent costly thefts, ensure timely maintenance, and more.
However, with so many options available, finding the best product can be overwhelming.
To help you navigate this crowded market, we’ll explore the top seven construction fleet tracking solutions, their features, and their differences.
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GoCodes
We’ll start by introducing GoCodes, our own solution that offers a comprehensive approach to asset tracking and managing all types of vehicles and equipment.
Headquartered in Minnesota, USA, GoCodes specializes in asset and inventory tracking solutions, providing construction companies with an all-in-one software app and a variety of tracking devices.
Expectedly, companies are most interested in tracking the more valuable assets, such as trucks or heavy machinery.
To address this need, GoCodes offers easy-to-install, real-time GPS trackers. You can choose between two options:
- Battery-powered trackers for location monitoring
- Telematics trackers plugged into your ODB2 port.
Battery-powered options are illustrated below.
After the GPS trackers you selected are attached to your vehicles, they will provide the GoCodes app with real-time updates on their location and condition.
In other words, you can open the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer and instantly see where your vehicles and equipment are at any moment.
When trackers are coupled with GoCodes’ software features, you can:
- prevent theft, loss, or unauthorized use of your vehicles and equipment,
- monitor driver behavior
- ensure your fleet is properly maintained,
- streamline driving routes,
- reduce idle time.
An added anti-theft feature is that you can establish invisible security fences—geofences— around specific areas such as job sites or storage yards.
By setting a geofence, you ensure you’ll be alerted if a piece of equipment leaves the designated zone.
This can help you promptly identify and adequately address instances of potential theft or unauthorized use of your fleet.
Additionally, it should be noted that GPS trackers will not only monitor location, but also automatically record:
- vehicle speed,
- engine operating hours,
- hard braking or sudden acceleration events,
- other parameters depending on the tracker type.
This data enables you to understand driver behavior and take action to reduce fuel consumption or wear and tear.
For example, in the dashboard, you get these reports on an aspect of your vehicle, such as speed, so you can see exactly who has been speeding, when, and where.
We also offer other types of trackers for smaller equipment, so you can track more than just your fleet.
As for pricing and packages, you can check it out on our pricing page.
Just be aware that GPS trackers and other devices beyond QR code tags are priced separately, so don’t hesitate to contact us for a quote.
GoCodes is tailored to construction companies, offering a comprehensive fleet, asset, and inventory tracking solution that is known for its simplicity, functionality, and affordability.
Trackunit
Trackunit is a comprehensive fleet data tracking, analysis, and management platform with a range of tracking devices and the ability to connect to third-party devices.
Founded in Denmark, Trackunit grew into a global machine data and telematics company with 16 locations in three continents.
The two essential software components of the Trackunit’s system are:
- Trackunit Manager, a software that serves as the user interface and management tool,
- Trackunit Iris, an open cloud-based platform that acts as the data collection and integration platform.
Together, they provide a robust fleet management solution to track, integrate, and analyze fleet real-time data from various telematics devices and external sources.
For example, Trackunit Manager and Iris enable a feature called Machine 360.
This functionality connects your digital fleet database in Trackunit’s cloud with external OEM databases to extract detailed machine specifications for each piece of equipment.
Another feature, Machine Insights, allows remote diagnostics of individual machine parameters via a range of Trackunit’s or third-party complaint devices.
Of course, Trackunit Manager also provides standard GPS tracking features like real-time location updates, geofencing, and facilitated machine handover.
As for their tracking devices, they offer three types:
| Trackunit Raw | a GPS tracker hardwired to your asset’s power source, recommended for powered vehicles and heavy equipment, |
| Trackunit Spot | a battery-powered GPS tracker recommended for medium-sized, non-powered equipment, |
| Trackunit Kin | a battery-powered Bluetooth tracker recommended for smaller, non-powered assets. |
Additionally, the latest version of Trackunit Raw, TU700, provides advanced data collection and remote management capabilities, such as global roaming, Wi-Fi, and long-range Bluetooth support.
In terms of pricing, Trackunit offers various packages but does not provide specific prices upfront, so you’ll need to request a quote.
While Trackunit offers a range of advanced and often more expensive tracking devices and data analytics options, it doesn’t offer simpler tracking solutions such as QR code tags, so you might have to use a separate solution for that.
Overall, Trackunit’s advanced data collection and analysis make it a noteworthy option among fleet tracking software solutions.
Fleet Complete
Fleet Complete is a Canadian company that has been providing fleet management and asset-tracking solutions for various businesses for over 20 years.
For construction fleet tracking, the Fleet Complete’s offer includes:
- fleet tracking software and real-time GPS trackers,
- an integrated power take-off sensor for monitoring on-site equipment activity,
- an electronic logging device (ELD) for recording drivers’ hours of service,
- a fleet inspection app for vehicle inspections and defect reporting by drivers.
As for the last point on this list, their standalone vehicle inspection app can be downloaded once you have a Fleet Complete subscription.
Here’s what it enables drivers to do:
As illustrated, this app helps drivers inspect their vehicles, note identified defects or issues, and send the inspection report to the fleet manager or assigned service technicians.
This platform puts a heavy focus on drivers, making it suitable for companies that want to enable their drivers to be more proactive and accountable towards their vehicles.
As for what their other offerings enable you to achieve, here are a few benefits:
- preventing theft and facilitating asset recovery,
- monitoring driver behavior, such as speeding, hard braking, and idling,
- reducing costs by optimizing fuel consumption and proactive maintenance,
- enhanced efficiency of vehicle inspections, fleet reporting, and data analytics.
Additionally, you can equip your fleet with AI-powered dashcams to monitor both on-road conditions and in-cabin driving behaviors.
As for pricing, no specifics are provided.
However, Fleet Complete’s subscription packages imply you’ll need separate packages for GPS tracking and geofencing of your fleet or non-powered assets.
Similarly to Trackunit, Fleet Complete’s focus is on advanced tech solutions while catering less to simpler methods for tracking smaller equipment, tools, spare parts, and other items.
Lytx
Based in San Diego, California, Lytx is a technology company specializing in fleet tracking and video telematics solutions for various industries, including construction.
Moreover, Lytx is recognized as a leader in video telematics advancements, such as machine vision and AI technologies, for which they built one of the largest databases of driving data.
That’s why, in addition to Lytx’s fleet tracking service via GPS trackers, customers can choose to add video capabilities.
Without optional dashcams, their GPS fleet tracking solution enables you to:
- track the location of vehicles and yellow iron machinery in real time,
- establish geofences to prevent theft and unauthorized use,
- optimize fuel efficiency by monitoring poor driving habits like harsh braking,
- maintain fleet vehicle health by monitoring engine control module (ECM) data and receiving diagnostic trouble code (DTC) notifications.
When combined with AI-powered dashcams, fleet managers can also:
- monitor on-road risks and in-cabin distracted driving behaviors,
- provide real-time, in-cab alerts for drivers,
- access video footage for incident analysis.
Lytx is an advanced fleet-tracking solution focused exclusively on real-time GPS tracking and video capabilities.
Just like Fleet Complete, it has additional capabilities for monitoring driver behavior.
Since Lytx offers customizable solutions, their pricing depends on the specific services you select.
Because of this, Lytx does not provide specific pricing details or packages but encourages clients to contact them directly to get a quote or book a demo.
FieldLogix
Also headquartered in San Diego, California, FieldLogix is a company founded more than 20 years ago with the mission to improve fleet management through innovative technology.
Their construction fleet tracking solution, FieldLogix, includes an open software platform that supports multiple types and brands of telematics devices.
Along with real-time GPS location tracking, their software allows you to:
- set up geofences and receive violation alerts,
- establish custom after-hours use and towing/transport alerts,
- set and monitor maximum and posted speed limits,
- view driver safety scorecards.
The scorecard feature is unique to them, and based on the number of aggressive driving events and speeding violations allowing you to customize its parameters.
In addition to a range of GPS trackers, FieldLogix also offers optional dash cams that can be used to monitor distracted driving behaviors.
When vehicles are parked, these cameras can be triggered by vibrations or motion to record vehicle break-ins.
In terms of pricing, FieldLogix provides only the price for their basic telematics package (starting at $14.95 per vehicle per month) while the two other packages are quote-based.
Keep in mind that the basic package has a limited number of user logins and permissions, no maintenance reminders, and no driver scorecards.
Overall, FieldLogix software features coupled with their or third-party GPS trackers and dashcams enable efficient tracking of your construction vehicles.
Similar to some other solutions, FieldLogix is all about real-time GPS tracking while ignoring simpler, more affordable tracking devices for other assets.
Rhino Fleet Tracking
The GPS fleet management company Rhino Fleet Tracking was founded in 2007 with its headquarters in Texas, USA.
The founders’ goal was to create a world-class GPS tracking solution.
As such, Rhino Fleet Tracking focuses on GPS tracking of fleet vehicles and equipment via its cloud-based fleet management platform.
This platform provides you with all the features you would expect, such as:
- real-time GPS tracking,
- vehicle diagnostics and maintenance alerts,
- regulatory compliance features (ELD, HOS),
- geofencing and related notifications.
The Rhino Fleet Tracking’s offer of GPS tracking devices includes a range of hardwired and battery-powered trackers.
Additionally, Rhino Fleet Tracking offers a Drive360 Smart Camera, which you can set to view:
- the interior of the cab (a 180-degree view),
- the exterior of the cab (a 180-degree view),
- complete, panoramic 360-degree view of both interior and exterior.
When it comes to pricing, Rhino Fleet Tracking advertises that its monthly GPS tracking services start as low as $21.95 per vehicle a month.
Additionally, they offer special rates depending on the number of tracked fleet assets.
However, for a more specific price, you’ll have to fill out their questionnaire to get a custom quote.
Azuga
Azuga is a fleet management company from San Jose, California, that was acquired by Bridgestone Tire in 2021.
It focuses on providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of fleet management.
As such, Azuga’s offer includes GPS trackers and optional dual-facing dash cams.
Together with their cloud-based software, Azuga’s GPS trackers enable all the standard features, from real-time GPS tracking and geofencing to vehicle diagnostics and data analytics.
An area where Azuga differs from other tools on our list is its focus on driver safety, scoring, and rewards.
More specifically, every Azuga Fleet subscription gives you free access to their Fleet Mobile App.
With this app, drivers can simplify timecards, log trips, and track their and others’ safety scores.
Fleet managers can monitor driving parameters and reward safe drivers via the app with gift cards or other incentives.
Since drivers can see how they rank against their colleagues, this approach encourages them to improve their driving behaviors and scores.
This is driver performance, gamified.
Note that, like most of the solutions outlined in this article, Azuga focuses on GPS fleet tracking, video telematics, and driver safety.
Again, this means they may lack more comprehensive tracking options for smaller assets or tools, which might require a separate solution.
As for pricing, Azuga offers no specifics upfront; instead, you can fill out their questionnaire to receive a custom quote.
Conclusion
We’ll conclude this article with a few tips on finding the right fleet-tracking software (and hardware) for your specific operational needs and budget.
First, it’s essential to identify which fleet tracking features are necessary for your business and which ones you can do without.
Next, conduct thorough research on your shortlisted solutions, including contacting providers, requesting demos, and taking advantage of free trials.
Finally, by evaluating factors such as ease of use, pricing, and the types of tracking devices offered by a single provider, you can choose the solution that best supports your company’s goals.
