GPS tracking has a number of well-known practical applications, but today it’s also the means of an entertaining pastime enjoyed by millions. Players use their GPS devices to participate in a global treasure hunt known as geocaching.

The value of GPS tracking has been put to use in a number of resourceful applications. Businesses monitor their company vehicles, the military tracks their aircraft and some people even keep tabs on their pets with a GPS monitor. Politicians in New York State recently added a use to the list that seems to come straight out of a plot from Law & Order, or perhaps Scandal.

No one disputes the benefits of GPS tracking. GPS vehicle tracking has transformed the transportation, logistics, shipping industries and field service businesses. Improvements in GPS technology have encouraged its adoption in an ever-expanding array of applications.

There are plenty of options out there on the market when it comes to fleet tracking software, and regardless of whether you’ve purchased a program in the past or you’re venturing into new territory as a first-time buyer, it’s important that you do your due diligence before making a final purchase to get the most benefit from your software.

Flying cars may still be the stuff of science fiction, but driverless cars are right around the corner. Combining GPS technology with state-of-the-art sensors, Google’s experimental self-driving car is a giant step toward the future. Initial test drives have been nothing short of phenomenal. (Click here to watch a Google’s test driver put the car through its […]