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# What does GPS tracking mean in logistics?

Short answer

Locating a vehicle using a satellite navigation receiver, usually a hard-wired device that reports position, speed and ignition status over the mobile network at regular intervals.

Widely fitted on Indian trucks, either by owners or through tracking vendors. Data gaps from device tampering, power cuts or poor network coverage are common, so a good system flags "no signal" rather than showing a stale position as live. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: vehicle tracking, VTS

**Category**: Operations & tech

**Related terms**: Telematics, SIM-based tracking, Geofence, Control tower

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#gps-tracking)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#gps-tracking)

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