Asset Tracking

Asset monitoring is the use of battery-powered telematics devices and software to track where assets are, when they move, and how they are being used. It gives businesses visibility into asset location, movement, utilisation, and recovery readiness across powered and non-powered assets.

Asset monitoring works by installing a battery-powered tracker on an asset to capture location and movement data. That data is then sent to the platform, where businesses can view live and historical activity, monitor asset movement, create reports, and respond to security or utilisation events.

Asset Monitoring is suited to trailers, dollies, trucks, vehicles, yellow fleet, equipment, machinery, and many other mobile assets. It is especially valuable for assets that are high-value, frequently moved, difficult to locate, or costly to lose.

Yes. While battery-powered asset tracking is commonly used on non-powered assets, it is also highly effective on powered assets such as trucks, vehicles, and machinery. It adds a low-cost layer of monitoring and recovery readiness that continues working even when primary asset power is unavailable or cut.

Battery-powered asset monitoring offers fast deployment, no wiring, low maintenance, long service life, and flexible installation across a wide range of assets. It is ideal for fleets that want dependable visibility and security without the complexity of hard-wired systems.

Battery life depends on how often the asset moves and the reporting profile used. Low-movement assets can achieve 10+ years of battery life, while common fleet use with V-DAQ’s recommended reporting profile typically delivers around 6+ years in field-tested conditions. Reporting can also be configured to be more or less frequent depending on operational needs.

The reporting profile is configurable, but V-DAQ’s recommended default is designed to balance visibility and battery life. This typically includes a location update at the start and end of movement, periodic updates while in transit, and a regular stationary check-in to confirm the asset is still being monitored and connected.

In many fleet environments, yes. Battery-powered asset monitoring avoids dependence on sunlight, visible panel placement, and the performance trade-offs that can come with solar charging. It is often a simpler, more secure, and more dependable option for assets that operate indoors, under cover, in dirty environments, or where hidden installation matters.

Fleet Tracking is typically used for powered vehicles and higher-frequency telematics data, while Asset Monitoring is designed to provide long-life, wire-free visibility across powered and non-powered assets. Many fleets use both together, with Fleet Tracking supporting the vehicle and Asset Monitoring adding a low-cost layer of security, visibility, and recovery readiness across other assets.