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GPS Tracking for Box Trucks

Hard-wired GPS trackers give moving, delivery and distribution fleets live box truck locations, route history and alerts for speeding, idling and unauthorized use.

Why track box trucks with GPS

Box trucks sit between the van and the tractor-trailer, handling furniture deliveries, local freight, appliance routes and household moves. Their drivers make many stops in a day, often in busy urban areas, and a single truck may carry thousands of dollars of customer goods. Korvatrack GPS fleet tracking keeps each truck visible, showing its location, speed and stop history from any web browser or phone.

Managers use that visibility to keep schedules realistic and costs predictable. Idling reports reveal long waits at loading docks, speeding and harsh driving alerts support safer habits with heavier vehicles, and maintenance reminders by mileage or engine hours protect trucks that work every day. Geofences at warehouses and customer sites record dock arrivals automatically, replacing handwritten notes with a dependable timeline.

The right tracker for box trucks

A hard-wired tracker connects to vehicle power, stays out of sight inside the cab and suits heavier trucks that may lack a convenient OBD-II port.

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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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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What owners use it for

  • Delivery Window Management

    Live locations and stop history help dispatchers keep promised delivery windows, redirect trucks around delays and give customers dependable updates on when goods will arrive.

  • Dock and Warehouse Timing

    Geofences at warehouses and customer docks record arrival and departure times, showing where trucks wait and which locations slow down the route. Delays become easy to compare.

  • Cargo Loss Prevention

    Unauthorized movement, ignition and geofence alerts help protect loaded trucks parked at depots or left at a driver's residence between shifts. Owners gain time to react before goods are lost.

  • Heavier Vehicle Safety

    Speeding and harsh braking alerts give safety managers factual driver data, supporting coaching for vehicles that need more stopping distance and careful handling. This is especially useful in dense city traffic.

Alerts that matter for box trucks

Choose the events you want to hear about and who should be told. Alerts arrive as push notifications in the mobile apps and by email, and each one is logged in the platform.

How alerts work
  • Speeding above set limit
  • Geofence entry or exit
  • Excessive idling
  • Ignition on after hours
  • Maintenance due by engine hours

Frequently asked questions

Is a hard-wired tracker better than a plug-in for a box truck?

For many box trucks, yes. A hard-wired tracker connects to vehicle power and can be mounted out of sight, which discourages tampering. Plug-in OBD-II units still work on box trucks with an accessible port and are a good option for faster setup.

Can I tell how long a box truck waits at a dock?

Yes. With geofences at warehouses and customer sites, Korvatrack records arrival and departure times and combines them with idle data, so managers can see which docks cause long waits and adjust scheduling or customer commitments. Those findings can shape future delivery schedules.

Can moving companies share truck location with customers?

Yes. Shareable location links allow a customer or partner to view a truck's position without a full account. Access can be limited, and the link gives customers a clear sense of arrival time without calling the office or driver. The link stays simple for the recipient.

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.