# GPS Tracking Blog: Field Notes for Dealers, Lenders, Fleets > Recovery, ROI, compliance and the questions dealers ask. GPS tracking articles for BHPH lenders, fleets, rental and dealerships. Canonical: https://gpsleaders.com/blog Field notes · 244 articles ## What the road teaches, written down. Recovery, ROI, compliance, and the questions dealers actually ask. Notes from the shop floor, written by Nick, for the people who carry the paper and run the trucks. [](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/what-is-a-geofence) Latest · Fleet Tracking ### [What Is a Geofence? How Vehicle Geofence Alerts Work](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/what-is-a-geofence) A geofence is a virtual boundary on a map. Here's how geofence alerts work for vehicles, trailers and equipment, and how to set one up that's useful. Oct 23, 2026·4 min read [Read the article](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/what-is-a-geofence) ### All articles Page 1 of 21 [](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/passtime-vs-spireon-vs-trackhawk-bhph-gps) BHPH & Lender Tracking #### [PassTime vs Spireon vs Trackhawk vs GPS Leaders (2026)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/passtime-vs-spireon-vs-trackhawk-bhph-gps) Device type, service term, contract, published price and starter interrupt for four BHPH GPS tracker companies, from their own sites, checked Oct 2026. Oct 20, 2026·3 min [](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-to-calculate-fuel-surcharge) Fleet Tracking #### [How to Calculate Fuel Surcharge for Trucking](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-to-calculate-fuel-surcharge) How to calculate a trucking fuel surcharge per mile and per trip, with the formula, a worked example, and a free calculator using this week's diesel price. Oct 19, 2026·3 min [](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/trailer-tracking-device-guide) Fleet Tracking #### [Trailer GPS Tracker: Solar, Battery or Hardwired?](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/trailer-tracking-device-guide) How to choose a trailer tracking device: solar vs battery vs hardwired, how often it reports, where to hide it and what to do if your trailer is stolen. Sep 28, 2026·5 min [![How Wireless GPS Tracking Helps Credit Unions Reduce Auto Loan Risk](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01KY5NEYTCRYN1RFMPDAH7MTSC.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-wireless-gps-tracking-helps-credit-unions-reduce-auto-loan-risk) BHPH Wireless Tracking #### [How Wireless GPS Tracking Helps Credit Unions Reduce Auto Loan Risk](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-wireless-gps-tracking-helps-credit-unions-reduce-auto-loan-risk) Learn how Wireless GPS Tracking helps credit unions and sub-prime auto lenders reduce auto loan risk, improve collateral protection, strengthen collections, and enhance portfolio performance. Jul 20, 2026·13 min [![How Wireless GPS Tracking Improves Customer Accountability Without Hurting Customer Relationships](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01KY5NEXYR9JZCS5WN2PHC1CHJ.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-wireless-gps-tracking-improves-customer-accountability) BHPH Wireless Tracking #### [How Wireless GPS Tracking Improves Customer Accountability Without Hurting Customer Relationships](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-wireless-gps-tracking-improves-customer-accountability) Discover how wireless GPS tracking helps BHPH dealers improve customer accountability through transparency, better communication, and stronger borrower relationships. Jul 14, 2026·12 min Opt in #### Nick's notes, by email. One email when there's something worth knowing: a recovery that worked, a rule that changed, a number that surprised us. No drip campaigns. [![How Wireless GPS Tracking Reduces Repossession Costs for BHPH Dealers](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01KY5NEWXRHG1RF8GG4NW4DCMQ.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-wireless-gps-tracking-reduces-repossession-costs-for-bhph-dealers) BHPH Wireless Tracking #### [How Wireless GPS Tracking Reduces Repossession Costs for BHPH Dealers](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/how-wireless-gps-tracking-reduces-repossession-costs-for-bhph-dealers) Learn how wireless GPS tracking helps BHPH dealers reduce repossession costs, improve collateral recovery, strengthen portfolio performance, and increase profitability. Jul 7, 2026·12 min [![The Complete Guide to Wireless GPS Tracking for Financed Vehicles | GPS Leaders](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01KWCZMWBZ3PT7WSECZV375JKP.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/complete-guide-wireless-gps-tracking-financed-vehicles) BHPH Wireless Tracking #### [The Complete Guide to Wireless GPS Tracking for Financed Vehicles](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/complete-guide-wireless-gps-tracking-financed-vehicles) Learn how wireless GPS tracking protects financed vehicles, improves recoveries, reduces risk, and helps BHPH dealers maximize portfolio performance. Jun 29, 2026·9 min [![The Complete Guide to Dealership GPS Tracking: Protecting Inventory, Improving Operations, and Increasing Profitability](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01KWCZMXEY8FKFX6S7084PEEPM.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/complete-guide-dealership-gps-tracking) Dealership Tracking #### [Dealership GPS Tracking: Complete Guide](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/complete-guide-dealership-gps-tracking) Learn how dealership GPS tracking protects inventory, improves operations, reduces losses, and increases profitability for new and used car dealers. Jun 16, 2026·9 min [![The Hidden Risk in Every Vehicle: Why Dealerships Should Secure Their OBD2 Ports | GPS Leaders](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01KWCZMYH9JBT7Y5XFYW4HSVMA.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/why-dealerships-should-secure-their-obd2-ports) OBD2 Shield & Lock #### [The Hidden Risk in Every Vehicle: Why Dealerships Should Secure Their OBD2 Ports](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/why-dealerships-should-secure-their-obd2-ports) Learn why unsecured OBD2 ports are a growing theft risk for dealerships and how OBD2 Shield & Lock solutions help protect vehicle inventory. Jun 9, 2026·8 min [![GPS Tracking for Airport Rental Car Fleets: Benefits and Best Practices | GPS Leaders](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/538ee91a2892a005275829c28b3e1bef.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/airport-rental-car-fleet-gps-tracking) Rental Car Tracking #### [GPS Tracking for Airport Rental Car Fleets: Benefits and Best Practices](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/airport-rental-car-fleet-gps-tracking) Discover how GPS tracking helps airport rental car fleets improve vehicle utilization, security, recovery, and operational efficiency. May 27, 2026·8 min [![Rental Car Theft Prevention: How GPS Tracking Protects Your Fleet 24/7 | GPS Leaders](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/97340ddf18f1b90bfea6e47a5684fc54.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/rental-car-theft-prevention-gps-tracking) Rental Car Tracking #### [Rental Car Theft Prevention: How GPS Tracking Protects Your Fleet 24/7](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/rental-car-theft-prevention-gps-tracking) Protect rental vehicles from theft, unauthorized use, and losses with GPS tracking solutions designed for rental car fleets. May 20, 2026·9 min [![10 Ways GPS Tracking Saves Money for Rental Car Companies | GPS Leaders](https://gpsleaders.com/_emdash/api/media/file/c63e5d0fa681f60caa2ab5d65e017f52.jpg)](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/10-ways-gps-tracking-saves-money-rental-car-companies) Rental Car Tracking #### [10 Ways GPS Tracking Saves Money for Rental Car Companies](https://gpsleaders.com/blog/10-ways-gps-tracking-saves-money-rental-car-companies) Discover 10 ways GPS tracking helps rental car companies reduce costs, recover vehicles faster, improve utilization, and increase profits. May 13, 2026·8 min While you're here ### Three trackers. One cart. The units these articles are about, at the store price. Add one to the cart from here, or read the page first. 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