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Dashboard & Monitoring

Real-time Live Tracking

See exactly where every asset and employee is right now.

Real-time Live Tracking is the foundation of Argus fleet management — it tells you exactly where every vehicle and asset is, right now, with positions updated continuously as your fleet moves. Built on multi-satellite GPS and displayed on Google Maps (Satellite or Street View), it gives you the situational awareness to make smarter dispatch decisions, prove driver activity, and respond immediately when something goes wrong. Whether you manage five vehicles or five hundred, live tracking eliminates the guesswork that costs time, fuel, and money every single day.

Key capabilities

  • Google Maps integration — Satellite and Street View
  • Tracking cadence: every 500 m moving, every 30 min stationary
  • Accurate automated timesheets for every driver
  • Closest-driver assignment to cut idle time and kilometres
  • Real-time asset location for every vehicle and powered asset
  • Works on PC, Mac, Android, and iOS

How it works

See it in practice.

How Real-time Live Tracking fits into your daily operations — step by step.

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Device installs in the vehicle

An Argus GPS tracker — plug-and-play OBDII or hardwired — is installed in the vehicle and immediately begins transmitting position data via the cellular network using multi-satellite GPS positioning.

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Positions update automatically

While moving, the device reports the vehicle's position every 500 metres. When stationary, it checks in every 30 minutes — keeping you informed without draining data allowances.

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Your fleet appears on the map

Every asset shows on your Argus Management console in Google Maps Satellite or Street View. Filter by vehicle, driver, or group, and click any asset to see speed, heading, status, and recent activity.

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Assign jobs and act instantly

Use live positions to assign the nearest available driver to a job, respond to incidents, or verify that a vehicle is where it should be — all from the web console or the Argus mobile app.

Capabilities

What it does

A closer look at what's included — and the specific problems each capability solves.

  • Google Maps — Satellite and Street View

    View your entire fleet on familiar, high-resolution Google Maps with the option to switch between standard, satellite, and Street View perspectives for precise location context.

  • 500 m moving / 30 min stationary cadence

    Position updates every 500 metres while moving keep you informed in real time, while the 30-minute stationary check-in ensures you always know where parked assets are without excessive data use.

  • Closest-driver assignment

    Instantly identify the nearest available driver to a job or incident. Reduce idle travel, cut kilometres, and respond to customers faster — every time.

  • Automated timesheets

    GPS trip data generates accurate, automatic timesheets for every driver, eliminating manual time recording and reducing payroll disputes.

  • Multi-device access

    Access live tracking from any PC, Mac, Android device, or iPhone — including the full-featured Argus mobile app available on Apple Vision Pro.

  • Satellite tracking for remote coverage

    For assets operating beyond cellular coverage, Argus Satellite Tracking via Iridium provides 100% position awareness in remote and rural New Zealand.

Business outcomes

The results that matter

Concrete business value your team experiences from day one.

  • Eliminate guesswork — always know exactly where every vehicle is
  • Assign the nearest driver to cut idle travel and reduce fuel costs
  • Generate accurate automated timesheets with no manual input
  • Respond faster to incidents, breakdowns, and customer queries
  • Improve duty-of-care documentation under the Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Deter unauthorised vehicle use with continuous position awareness

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Argus live GPS tracking update vehicle positions?
Argus Live Tracking updates a vehicle's position every 500 metres while it is moving and every 30 minutes when it is stationary. This cadence keeps you informed in near real time without draining data allowances. Each asset appears on Google Maps in Satellite or Street View, where you can click any vehicle to see its speed, heading, status, and recent activity.
Can I track my fleet from my phone with Argus?
Yes. Argus Live Tracking works on PC, Mac, Android, and iOS, including the full-featured Argus mobile app. You can view your entire fleet on Google Maps, filter by vehicle, driver, or group, and assign the nearest available driver to a job from either the web console or your phone — wherever you are.
Does Argus track vehicles in remote areas of New Zealand with no cell coverage?
Yes. For assets operating beyond cellular coverage, Argus offers Satellite Tracking via the Iridium network, giving 100% position awareness in remote and rural New Zealand. Standard live tracking transmits position data over the cellular network, so satellite tracking ensures you keep visibility of vehicles and powered assets even where mobile signal drops out.
How can GPS tracking reduce my fleet's running costs?
Argus Live Tracking lets you assign the nearest available driver to each job, cutting idle travel and unnecessary kilometres. Real-time visibility removes guesswork from dispatch, while GPS trip data generates accurate automated timesheets that reduce payroll disputes. Knowing exactly where every vehicle is also helps you respond faster to incidents and customer queries. Book a demo to see it on your fleet.

Ready to put Real-time Live Tracking to work?

Book a free demo with our NZ-based team and see exactly how Argus delivers results for your fleet.