The introduction of GPS technology has completely revolutionized the management of vehicle fleets for companies. Real-time tracking now allows managers to closely monitor their vehicles, a vital feature for businesses that depend on transportation services. Fleet GPS tracking has greatly enhanced operational effectiveness and speed for these companies.

With Azuga's state-of-the-art tracking system, you can reap numerous advantages, including streamlined route planning and efficient fuel management. Unfortunately, the presence of fleet GPS jammers can pose obstacles to your fleet's productivity. Let us delve deeper into the subject of GPS jammers and discover effective strategies to counter their disruptive impact.

What are Fleet GPS Jammers?

Drivers can utilize GPS jammers, which are tiny transmitter devices, to hide their location. These devices work by sending out radio signals on the same frequency as your fleet GPS device, causing interference that blocks the GPS device from determining the vehicles' whereabouts. Although GPS jammers are illegal, their simplicity encourages many drivers to disobey the law and employ them.

How Do GPS Jammers Work?

A GPS jammer disrupts standard GPS signals. This disruption makes it difficult for devices to determine their location accurately. A driver can activate a GPS jammer with three easy steps:

1. They plug the jammer into the auxiliary power outlet.
2. The driver then places the unit near the fleet GPS tracker.
3. When the driver activates the jammer, it creates an interference signal that lasts over a 5-10 meter radius of the fleet GPS signal.

Of course, you want to prevent your fleet drivers from using GPS signal jammers. Not only are they bad for your business, but they can also have serious consequences. They are illegal because they interfere with essential services like navigation and emergency communications.

Three Tips to Combat GPS Jammers

• Tip #1: Privacy Mode Authorization
• Some authorized drivers use their work vehicle for personal tasks, like taking it home or running errands during lunch breaks. In these situations, they might prefer not to be tracked. GPS tracking devices often have a "privacy mode" feature, allowing drivers and dispatchers to hide their location and activity temporarily. This feature helps protect their privacy without resorting to using GPS jammers.
• Tip #2: Jamming Detection for Added Security
• Advanced GPS tracking devices, like Azuga's Fleet tracking software, can detect GPS signal jamming. This feature safeguards against vehicle theft and aids in recovering stolen fleet vehicles.
• Tip #3: Tracking Employees Using GPS Blockers
• Even without jamming detection, you can still catch employees using GPS blockers. When an employee activates a GPS blocker, it shows as a missing or interrupted trip on the tracking map. Additionally, you can set up alerts for GPS signal errors to notify management when interference occurs. Using a blocker would likely draw more attention to their actions.

Tracking is Easier with Azuga!

Azuga’s fleet management solution can help you implement the above tips. Our state-of-the-art tracking software can detect signal jamming and track accurate driver location. Reach out to an expert today and try a demo of our software if GPS jamming is a concern within your fleet.