The GPS tracker has revolutionized the road trip!
Let's take a stroll down memory lane along with the typical trips on the open road from the past. Before a GPS tracker was even on the radar.
Road Trip 1889: Locate your compass, locate the sun, "Go West young man, go West!" No GPS tracker here obviously.
Road Trip 1985: You have a glove compartment full of maps that never seem to ever fold back into their original shape. Your co-pilot, who is mandatory to safely navigate across country, pulls out the appropriate map and begins searching desperately to locate the road you are on. The size of the roads almost require a magnifying glass to see, but somehow you find your road. All is going well until you hit road construction. The new construction zone leads you on a new quest to find an alternate route, but you still find inconsistencies on your journey that could be due to the fact that your map is dated 1979 and this map has some areas listed on your route that no longer exist on the 1985 journey. Some of us can still relate to no having a GPS tracker during this time.
Road Trip 2001: You have a notebook binder full of printed off Mapquest directions from each point of your journey to the next part of your journey. Your co-pilot, who is again mandatory to safely navigate across country, opens up to the appropriate map and begins reading off the next direction listed comparing it to the map above. All is going well until inevitably you hit the pesky road construction which yields the rest of your printed pages useless. The new construction zone leads you to a convenience store to locate a blast from the past, the bane of your existence in the 80s, a folded map. So close yet so far from a GPS tracker being installed in vehicles.
Road Trip 2014: Type in destination, "Proceed to highlighted route…" The GPS tracker in all its’ glory!
Looking back, it is hard to believe that we survived long trips across country without the convenience of a GPS tracker. How are you making it now? A GPS tracker offers you so many features that, just as GPS trackers has done for so many travelers before you, will change your journey.
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Key Takeaways
The GPS tracker has revolutionized the road trip!
Road Trip 2014: Type in destination, "Proceed to highlighted route…" The GPS tracker in all its glory!
Let's take a stroll down memory lane along with the typical trips on the open road from the past
Road Trip 2001: You have a notebook binder full of printed off Mapquest directions from each point of your journey to the next part of your journey.
Before a GPS tracker was even on the radar
A GPS tracker offers you so many features that, just as GPS trackers has done for so many travelers before you, will change your journey.
Road Trip 1889: Locate your compass, locate the sun, "Go West young man, go West!
Road Trip 1985: You have a glove compartment full of maps that never seem to ever fold back into their original shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main benefit of GPS tracking for
The article highlights that GPS tracking helps organizations improve response times, reduce operational costs, and increase visibility into vehicle and asset locations - key advantages relevant to The GPS Tracker: A Look at Road Trips Past.
Is professional installation required for GPS tracking devices?
OBD-II devices plug directly into the vehicle diagnostic port with no tools, while hardwired trackers require connecting to the vehicle's electrical system. US Fleet Tracking recommends professional installation by a certified vehicle electronics technician for hardwired devices.
What are geofences and how do they help fleet management?
Geofences are virtual boundaries drawn on a map that trigger alerts when a vehicle enters or leaves a designated area, helping managers monitor unauthorized use, verify job-site arrivals, and protect high-value assets.
Why is upgrading from 2G to 4G LTE GPS tracking important?
2G networks have been shut down, making older devices unable to communicate. 4G LTE devices receive data faster, provide more reliable coverage, and ensure your tracking system continues working without interruption.