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GPS Equipment Tracking for Logging and Forestry Crews

Korvatrack helps logging and forestry operations track log trucks, skidders, chippers and support vehicles in remote woods, with live maps, hour-based service reminders and alerts.

GPS fleet tracking for Logging and Forestry

Logging and forestry crews work far from the office, often on temporary roads and landings that change with every harvest. Korvatrack GPS tracking brings trucks, loaders, skidders and service vehicles onto one map, so owners and dispatchers can see where each unit is without a long drive or a radio call. Time saved on checking in with crews goes back into production and planning.

Remote sites raise the stakes for equipment security and maintenance. Hard-wired trackers connect to powered machines and trucks, plug-in OBD-II units suit pickups and crew vehicles, and battery-powered trackers follow trailers, fuel and tool storage. Reports and alerts help owners plan service by engine hours and respond when equipment moves unexpectedly. Owners can then make service and security decisions from facts rather than guesswork.

The challenges we hear from Logging and Forestry operators

  • Crews Working Far From Cell Towers

    Landings and cutting areas sit deep in the woods, away from the office. Owners struggle to know where machines and trucks are working or whether a log truck is on its way to the mill.

  • Equipment Left in Isolated Locations

    Skidders, chippers, trailers and fuel tanks are left at remote landings overnight. Theft and vandalism are hard to detect when no one passes the site for days.

  • Hard Wear on Expensive Machines

    Forestry machines work in rough terrain, and engine hours accumulate fast. Missed service on a feller buncher or skidder can mean costly repairs and idle crews.

  • Haul Truck Timing to the Mill

    Log trucks need to reach landings and mills on a tight rotation. Without live location, dispatchers cannot spot delays, and loads or trucks sit waiting while other crews and drivers lose time.

How Korvatrack helps

  • Live Map for Remote Crews

    Korvatrack shows each tracked truck and machine on a live map and stores trip history for review. Owners can confirm which landing a crew is working and follow log trucks between woods and mill.

  • Hours-Based Maintenance Reminders

    Maintenance reminders by engine hours, mileage or date help keep machines serviced before they fail in the field. Hard-wired trackers supply the hours and ignition data that reminders depend on.

  • Geofences and After-Hours Alerts

    Geofences around landings, yards and mill gates generate entry and exit alerts. After-hours movement and unplug or tamper alerts notify owners if equipment at an isolated site is disturbed. Settings can be tuned to match the operation.

  • Trackers for Trailers and Gear

    Battery-powered trackers attach to trailers, fuel tanks and tool storage that have no power source, reporting location and movement. They help crews find equipment after a landing is moved or a job wraps up.

Recommended trackers

The devices most often used in this industry. All report to the same Korvatrack account.

Recommended fit

Hard-Wired GPS Tracker

A GPS tracker wired to the electrical system of a vehicle or machine. Hidden from view, always powered, and suited to heavy trucks and powered equipment.

Power
Wired to the vehicle or machine electrical system
Install
Connected to power, ground and ignition
Fits
Heavy trucks, powered equipment and any vehicle needing a concealed install
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Battery-Powered Asset Tracker

A self-contained, long-life GPS tracker for trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and valuable assets. Attach it and it reports on its own.

Power
Internal long-life battery
Install
Attach with magnets, bolts or adhesive
Fits
Trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and other assets
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Plug-In OBD-II GPS Tracker

A GPS tracker that plugs into the OBD-II port found in cars, vans and light trucks. No tools, no wiring, no installer.

Power
Powered by the vehicle through the OBD-II port
Install
Self-installed in seconds
Fits
Cars, pickups, vans and light trucks
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Vehicles and assets commonly tracked in Logging and Forestry

Logging and Forestry fleet tracking by city

Korvatrack serves this industry nationwide. A selection of the cities we cover:

Frequently asked questions

Will trackers work in remote forestry areas?

Korvatrack trackers report whenever they have a connection and the platform keeps trip history for later review. Coverage varies by area, so owners with very remote operations should test a few units on their usual landings and roads before outfitting the full fleet.

Can I track log trucks and trailers together?

Yes. Hard-wired trackers suit log trucks and tractors, while battery-powered trackers attach to trailers and similar unpowered assets. Both appear on the same live map, so dispatchers see how trucks and trailers move through woods, yards and mills. Roles control which users can see and change settings.

How can tracking help protect equipment at landings?

Geofences around landings and yards, together with after-hours movement and tamper alerts, notify owners when equipment moves unexpectedly. Live location and trip history then show where it went. Korvatrack does not guarantee recovery, but it gives owners fast, specific information to act on.

Put your whole fleet on one map

Tell us what you need to track. We will recommend the right tracker for each vehicle and asset and send an itemized quote.