How can GPS tracking reduce theft in equipment rental?

GPS tracking gives rental companies visibility into equipment after it leaves the yard and reaches a customer job site. Trackhawk provides live location tracking, historical location data, geofencing, and customizable movement alerts to help you detect unexpected activity and respond quickly if equipment is stolen. For compatible powered equipment, a remote kill switch provides an additional layer of protection.

What are the essential features of a GPS tracking system for rental machinery?

A good equipment tracking system should provide real-time GPS tracking, historical location data, customizable alerts, geofencing, and reliable asset monitoring. For compatible powered machinery, remote kill switch capability can provide additional control. Maintenance management can also help rental companies keep equipment ready for its next rental.

How to choose GPS tracking for construction equipment rental?

Look for a solution that fits the types of equipment you rent, works reliably in outdoor environments, and gives you the visibility and features your rental operation needs. Consider tracking range, installation requirements, battery life, geofencing, alerts, historical data, maintenance management, and whether remote kill switch functionality is available for compatible equipment.

Can GPS tracking improve billing accuracy for equipment rental firms?

GPS tracking can provide additional visibility into when and where equipment is being used. Location history and equipment activity data can help rental companies verify usage, investigate discrepancies, and support more accurate rental records and billing processes.

What is the best GPS tracker for equipment?

The best GPS tracker depends on the type of equipment you're tracking and how it is powered. Trackhawk offers different tracking solutions for rental equipment, including hardwired trackers with remote kill switch capability for compatible powered equipment and battery-powered trackers for assets without a constant power source.

Can Trackhawk track powered and non-powered rental equipment?

Yes. Trackhawk offers different hardware for powered and non-powered assets. Hardwired trackers can be installed on powered equipment, while wire-free, battery-powered trackers can be used on equipment and other assets where a hardwired installation isn't practical.

GPS Tracking for Construction Equipment

Built for construction companies. See when a machine leaves the yard, get alerted if it moves after hours, and shutdown equipment remotely.

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GPS Tracking for Construction Equipment After It Leaves the Yard

Equipment sits unattended on job sites and moves between them. A GPS tracker for construction equipment shows where each machine is, where it has been, and when it moves when it should not.

Track Powered and Unpowered Equipment

Hardwired trackers for skid steers, excavators, and other powered machines. Battery trackers for trailers, generators, and equipment with no reliable power source.

Monitor Your Crew Trucks

Speeding, harsh braking, harsh acceleration, and excessive idling, next to your equipment, not in a second system.

Job Site Geofences and After-Hours Alerts

Draw a boundary around a jobsite, yard, or storage area. Get notified when equipment enters, leaves, or moves after hours, instead of finding out the next morning.

Shut Down Equipment Remotely

Location is not always enough. On compatible powered equipment, a remote kill switch lets you disable the engine if a machine is used without authorization.

Read what our customers have to say:

“This is a great tool for rural areas and keeping track of expensive equipment.”

Charles Turner

Trackhawk GPS Customer

“What made my experience great? Trackhawk helped me and my installer with everything — the install, the GPS kill switch, and app setup. Now we have peace of mind knowing a kill switch can stop a thief before they get far.”

Lisa Peterson

Owner

I am extremely pleased with my purchase of the Trackhawk GPS system. From the ordering process to support I received to with installation and set up the team at Trackhawk was very helpful and professional. The unit is working great and the app is awesome.

Steve Demers

General Manager

“Wonderful product. The GPS trackers update really accurately and quickly. The app to control the kill switch is very simple. Customer service support is phenomenal and very helpful and responsive.”

Paul Le

Trackhawk GPS Customer

I’ve had this company do multiple jobs on many of my cars. Work always comes accurate and on point. Definitely recommend this team.

Brandon Rubo

Owner

Features and Benefits

One platform for construction equipment and crew trucks. Live location, history, geofences, maintenance, and a remote kill switch on compatible machines.

Anti-Theft Technology

Automatically stop an asset from unauthorized usage with kill switch technology. In case of theft, Trackhawk helps you locate and remotely shut down your assets preventing them from moving.

Live Tracking

See where your equipment and vehicles are in real time and review location history when you need to know where an asset has been.

Instant Alerts & Geofencing

Receive notifications for movement, low battery, and other events that matter to your business. Create boundaries around job sites, yards, and approved operating areas to receive alerts when assets are moved outside these zones.

Maintenance Management

Schedule maintenance based on time, mileage, or equipment usage to reduce downtime and keep assets ready for the next job.

Powered or Unpowered, Track Your Equipment

Construction companies have different types of equipment, and not every asset needs the same type of tracker.

Trackhawk GPS offers solutions for both powered and unpowered equipment. A hardwired GPS tracker for equipment can be installed on powered equipment and vehicles, while wire-free, battery-powered trackers can be used where a hardwired installation isn't practical.

Track skid steers, excavators, forklifts, generators, trailers, and other equipment from one platform.

Battery Powered Wireless Tracker (TH07). Trailers and equipment with no power source.

Hardwired GPS Kill Switch Tracker (VL03). Powered equipment that needs a kill switch.

Hardwired Waterproof GPS Tracking Device (TH75). Powered equipment exposed to weather and washdown.

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Installation Assistance with hardwired trackers
Ongoing live support available 24/7
Lifetime hardware warranty
No long-term contract
Simple, all-inclusive pricing

How it Works

Working with Trackhawk GPS is easier than you think. Our GPS tracking solutions help construction companies protect their equipment, monitor their vehicles, and stay informed across job sites.

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Step 1

Choose a hardwired tracker for powered equipment, or a battery tracker where a wired install is not practical.

Step 2

Install Trackhawk GPS trackers in your vehicles, assets or equipment.

Step 3

Customize the Trackhawk GPS app with alerts, boundaries and asset details.

Step 4

Monitor equipment and crew trucks from the Trackhawk app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide the ultimate GPS tracking solution to give contractors a peace of mind.

What Is the Best GPS Tracking Device for Construction Equipment?

There is no single best GPS tracking device for construction equipment. The right tracker depends on whether the machine has power, whether you need to shut it down remotely, and how exposed the install is.

For equipment with no power source, use a battery tracker. Trailers, tow-behind equipment, and machines that sit for days need a wireless GPS tracker.

For powered equipment you may need to disable it remotely so you use a hardwired kill switch. Skid steers, excavators, and other machines with a reliable power source can take a hardwired GPS tracker. If unauthorized use is the risk, the best GPS tracking system for construction equipment includes a remote shutdown, not just a dot on a map. Trackhawk's VL03 is a hardwired GPS kill switch tracker for that job.

For powered equipment in weather and washdown, use a waterproof hardwired tracker. Machines that get rained on, pressure-washed, or left in the open need a sealed install. Trackhawk's TH75 is a hardwired waterproof GPS tracking device for that equipment.

The best GPS tracker for construction equipment is also the one your company will actually use. Trackhawk puts equipment, trailers, and crew trucks on one platform, with live location, location history, jobsite geofences, after-hours movement alerts, and maintenance reminders based on time, mileage, or usage.

What are the top features of GPS tracking systems for construction equipment?

Key features include real-time equipment tracking, geofencing, custom alerts, location history, driver behavior monitoring, and remote engine shutdown for compatible equipment. TrackHawk also provides maintenance tracking based on time, mileage, or equipment usage.

What are the different types of construction equipment a GPS tracker be installed on?

A GPS tracker can be installed on most construction equipment, including skid steers, excavators, forklifts, generators, trailers, and other machines that move between the yard and the jobsite. The install depends on the asset, not the brand.

Powered equipment with a reliable power source takes a hardwired GPS tracker. Trailers, tow-behind equipment, and machines that sit without power take a rechargeable battery tracker, so you still know if they leave the yard or a jobsite. Trackhawk covers both, which means a construction company can track mixed equipment from one platform instead of splitting powered and unpowered assets across separate systems.

Can I use GPS tracking for construction equipment and crew trucks on the same platform?

Yes. Trackhawk lets contractors monitor equipment, trailers, and crew trucks from one platform. You can see asset locations, review history, manage geofences and alerts, and monitor driver behavior without switching between separate systems.

Can Trackhawk remotely disable construction equipment?

For compatible powered equipment, yes. TrackHawk's remote kill switch lets you remotely disable the engine when needed, providing an additional layer of protection against theft and unauthorized equipment use.

How does construction GPS tracking improve job site safety?

GPS tracking gives contractors better visibility into both equipment and vehicles on the job. TrackHawk can monitor crew truck behaviors such as speeding, harsh braking, harsh acceleration, and excessive idling, helping you identify risky driving and reduce unnecessary safety risks.

What Is the Best GPS Tracking Device for Construction Equipment?

For equipment with no power source, use a battery tracker. Trailers, tow-behind equipment, and machines that sit for days need a wireless GPS tracker.