Free Hardware

Click for details

Why shop with Spytec? Click for details

GPS Tracking Tips, Guides & Industry News

Side-by-side comparison of Linxup and Spytec GPS fleet tracking — pricing transparency, contract terms, and hardware ownership for small service fleets

Linxup Alternative for Small Fleets: True Cost Comparison (2026)

Comparing Linxup to Spytec GPS for small service fleets — pricing, contracts, hardware economics, and a 3-year TCO breakdown. The bottom line for a 10-vehicle fleet: ~$9,000 with Linxup vs $3,200 with Spytec.

Read more

Isometric construction job site with excavator, bulldozer, skid steer, and trailer inside a translucent geofence boundary, GPS dashboard panel showing alerts

GPS Tracking for Heavy Equipment: Geofencing, Theft Recovery & Job-Site Visibility (2026)

GPS tracking for heavy equipment isn't fleet tracking for vans. Here's how geofencing, theft recovery, and job-site visibility actually work for excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, and trailers — and what Spytec GPS costs in 2026.

Read more

OnStar Alternative for Service Fleets — Real Fleet Tracking Without the Subscription Trap

OnStar Alternative for Service Fleets — Real Fleet Tracking Without the Subscription Trap

OnStar is built for individual GM cars, not service fleets. Here's how Spytec GPS delivers real fleet tracking on any vehicle — without contracts or per-vehicle subscription traps.

Read more

How to Read GPS Fleet Reports: The 6 Metrics That Actually Drive Decisions

How to Read GPS Fleet Reports: The 6 Metrics That Actually Drive Decisions

Fleet tracking dashboards generate dozens of reports. Most owners only need six. Here's what to read each week, what thresholds to watch, and the 30-minute weekly rhythm that actually produces ROI.

Read more

Cargo van parked at downtown loading zone with packages and dolly, courier fleet tracking

Courier Fleet Tracking: Proof of Delivery, Real-Time ETAs, and Route Optimization

Courier fleet tracking gives dispatchers live visibility, automated ETAs, and digital proof of delivery — cutting fuel costs and resolving disputes fast. Here's how it works and what it costs.

Read more

Contractor service truck parked at a job site, comparing ClearPathGPS alternative options for fleet tracking

ClearPathGPS Alternative for Contractors and Service Fleets (2026)

ClearPathGPS is contractor-focused, but it is not the only option. See how Spytec GPS compares on price, contracts, and hardware for small-to-mid service fleets.

Read more

Compact sedan parked outside a residential building at dawn — typical Turo host vehicle staging before a trip.

Can Turo Hosts Use GPS Trackers? What Turo's Policy Actually Says (2026)

Yes, Turo hosts can use GPS trackers — with proper disclosure. Here's exactly what Turo's official policy says, what's banned (AirTags, hidden cameras), and how to stay compliant in 2026.

Read more

Fleet manager viewing GPS dashboard tracking service trucks across multiple job sites

Managing crews across multiple job sites without losing visibility, hours, or billable time. The cross-industry playbook for multi-location fleet tracking — and what to look for in 2026.

Managing crews across multiple job sites without losing visibility, hours, or billable time. The cross-industry playbook for multi-location fleet tracking — and what to look for in 2026.

Read more

Mechanic installing hardwired GPS tracker behind work van dashboard with three-wire harness

Hardwired GPS Tracker Installation: Step-by-Step Guide for Fleet Owners (2026)

Hardwired GPS trackers are tamper-resistant and invisible to drivers — but only if installed correctly. Here's the 7-step process fleet owners (or their mechanics) use to wire one in cleanly the first time.

Read more