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Tracking device help

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by The blue guy, Jan 5, 2015.

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  1. Jan 5, 2015 #1
    The blue guy

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    Hey,
    I am a truck owner and I am looking for a tracking device to put on my truck, so I know where it is at all times.
    I want to be able to track it live if possible from my smart phone (iphone 5).
    Any recommendations for good and inexpensive units, would be great!
    Thank You for all your input in advance
     
    The blue guy, Jan 5, 2015
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  3. Jan 5, 2015 #2
    STexan

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    A simple Google search ("Vehicle tracking live") will yield a bevy of potential places to start. Such as http://www.liveviewgps.com/vehicle+tracking.html

    it would just be a matter of finding one that has an Apple smart phone app, of which I'm sure they're plenty
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2015 #3
    Powder Joints

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    stick a cheep cell phone in it, download the trackng app.
     
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    ColumbiaBoB Thanks this.
  5. Jan 5, 2015 #4
    Dieselboss

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    $29.95 / month. No equipment cost. Track with anything that has a web browser on it.
    link: IftaBoss truck and fleet GPS tracking

    (disclaimer: I am associated with this product)
     
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  7. May 15, 2015 #5
    Rich_Trucking

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    How would this work ? Putting a cheap phone in it?
     
    Rich_Trucking, May 15, 2015
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  8. May 28, 2015 #6
    damutt

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    it has GPS tracking built in.
     
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  9. May 28, 2015 #7
    Rich_Trucking

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    How would the phone stay charged?
     
    Rich_Trucking, May 28, 2015
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  10. May 28, 2015 #8
    damutt

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    wire it into the truck
     
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  11. Sep 29, 2015 #9
    rabbiporkchop

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    All you need to do is purchase a prepaid cell phone and put a GPS tracking program on it and have it hard wired inside the truck to keep charge constantly and send you the GPS coordinates of the phone at intervals that you specify and that data will be sent directly to your phone at all times 24 hours a day
     
    rabbiporkchop, Sep 29, 2015
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  12. Oct 15, 2015 #10
    MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Simple Apple fix...

    Upgrade your 5S (or older iPhone) then put the 5S in the truck and leave the phone on your account. Basically you are using two cell phones... And it's like what $10-$15 for an additional phone on an existing package.

    Then just use "Find My Friends" app anytime you want to locate the truck.... No third party players to pay, other than the phone line.

    Just a thought.
     
    MidWest_MacDaddy, Oct 15, 2015
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