GPS Tracking for Construction Equipment Rental Companies

Know what is in the yard, what is on rent, and what did not come back.

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Keep Track of Every Rental After It Leaves the Yard

GPS tracking that helps independent rental houses and dealer rental desks keep tabs on equipment after it leaves the yard, manage what's on rent, and know when something's off.

Real-Time Tracking for Every Rental

Never lose track of a rental again. See its live location anytime from pickup to drop off, plus a full trip history of everywhere it's been.

Know when a skid steer is sitting at a customer's job site, an excavator is being transported between locations, or a generator is moving when it shouldn't.

Location history also gives you a record of where equipment has been. Useful when you're reviewing an overdue return, investigating unauthorized movement, or need location history to support a charge.

Remote Control When You Need It

For compatible powered equipment, Trackhawk's remote kill switch gives rental businesses another layer of control.

If a rental is overdue, off-contract, or still out after the ticket, you can remotely disable compatible equipment when appropriate.

No chasing. No unanswered calls. No guessing where the equipment went.

Geofence Boundaries and Custom Alerts

Get notified when something's off: after-hours movement, equipment leaving a jobsite geofence, someone messing with the tracker, low battery, and more.

Set boundaries around your rental yard, customer jobsites, cities, or other approved areas. Know when equipment leaves where it should be or turns up somewhere it shouldn't.

Customize alerts around the events that matter most to your rental operation.

Keep More Equipment Available for Rent

Equipment sitting idle, overdue, or out for unexpected repairs costs rental businesses money. Trackhawk's Maintenance Module helps you stay ahead of scheduled maintenance so equipment is available for rent instead of sitting in the shop.

Track service based on time, mileage, or equipment usage and keep your construction equipment rental fleet ready for the next customer.

Monitor maintenance across trailers, generators, light towers, attachments, and other rental assets so you know what needs attention and what's ready to go

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

With Trackhawk, you get the peace of mind of monitoring, managing, and controlling your entire fleet. Our GPS tracker system offers best-in-class benefits and features like:

Anti-Theft Technology

Automatically stop an asset from unauthorized usage with kill switch technology. Recover your equipment fast - whether it's being kept past its due date or stolen.

Live Tracking

Fast and reliable tracking means you always have eyes on your assets’ locations to see what's in the yard, what's on rent, and where an asset has been.

Instant Alerts & Geofencing

Receive notifications for movement, low battery, and other events that matter to your rental operation. Create boundaries around customer job sites, 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 rental-ready.

Powered or Unpowered, Track What You Rent

Construction rental fleets include all kinds of assets, and not every piece of equipment needs the same type of tracker.

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

Track trailers, generators, light towers, attachments, used iron, and other rental assets from one platform.

Rechargeable Battery Wireless Tracker (TH07)

Hardwired GPS Kill Switch Tracker (VL03)

Hardwired Waterproof GPS Tracking Device (TH75)

The best customer service in the business, guaranteed

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 equipment rental GPS tracker solutions provide the peace of mind that your equipment rental business is looking for.

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Step 1

Select the best asset tracking hardware for your rental business.

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

Use the Trackhawk GPS web and mobile app to monitor and manage your fleet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide the ultimate GPS tracking solution to give equipment rental businesses peace of mind.

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.