FAQ Archive
GPSController FAQs - Page 300
Browse older support questions without loading full answer pages into the archive.
FAQ
What are the main benefits of satellite fallback for fleet operations?
Satellite fallback eliminates compliance and operational blackouts. It provides continuous logging for hours-of-service (to meet ELD mandates), uninterrupted monitoring for sensitive cargo, and real-time location visibil...
Read full answer ->FAQ
Will drivers know when the vehicle is using satellite fallback?
Usually, no. The switchover happens automatically and is seamless for the driver. There's no alert or action needed from them, which helps prevent any behavior changes or manipulation during the blackout period.
Read full answer ->FAQ
Is satellite data for fleet tracking expensive?
Satellite data is more expensive per kilobyte than cellular data. However, the systems are designed for efficiency—they only send critical compliance and exception alerts during fallback, not the full stream of engine di...
Read full answer ->FAQ
How does satellite fallback work with my current GPS tracking system?
You need specific hardware that has both a cellular and a satellite modem. The device automatically senses when cellular signal drops and switches to sending essential data (like location and critical events) over satell...
Read full answer ->FAQ
What operational considerations are needed for effective BLE tool tracking?
Successful implementation requires more than just technology. It needs integration into workflow processes, such as linking alerts to dispatch systems or creating mandatory response protocols. The system should use alway...
Read full answer ->FAQ
Can I identify which specific tool was left behind?
Yes, but only if each tool has its own uniquely assigned BLE tag. With unique tagging, alerts can specify the exact asset ID or name (like 'Fluke 87V Multimeter'). Without unique tagging, you'll only know that a tool was...
Read full answer ->FAQ
How quickly do I receive alerts after a tool is left behind?
Alert speed depends on the BLE tag's 'heartbeat' interval and network latency. With tags reporting every minute and good coverage, alerts typically arrive within 60-90 seconds of the van moving about 100 meters away. How...
Read full answer ->FAQ
What are the main causes of false left-behind alerts?
The primary causes are GPS signal drift in urban areas or under heavy tree cover, which makes the van's position appear to 'jump' and trigger false exits. Another major cause is BLE tags with slow report rates that conti...
Read full answer ->FAQ
How does a BLE left-behind alert work technically for service vans?
The alert monitors the distance between a GPS-tracked service van and a BLE beacon attached to a tool. When the van moves beyond a set radius from the beacon's last reported location, it triggers an alert. Accuracy depen...
Read full answer ->FAQ
When should a food delivery fleet consider upgrading their GPS controller for optimization?
Upgrade when experiencing consistent failure during stress periods - specifically if regularly missing more than 5% of delivery promises during rush periods, or if driver mileage is high but deliveries-per-hour are low....
Read full answer ->FAQ
What are the main compliance risks with poor last-mile routing for food delivery fleets?
The biggest compliance risk is violating food safety hold times. If hot or cold food remains in transit beyond the certified safe window for thermal containers, it breaches health code compliance logs. Poor routing that...
Read full answer ->FAQ
What are the key technical requirements for a GPS controller to handle 2026's food delivery demands?
A GPS controller must be able to ingest live traffic data, order status updates, and driver ETAs to recalculate routes in under 10 seconds. It needs to handle multi-stop constraints for 50+ daily deliveries per driver, m...
Read full answer ->