In October, a construction company in Northern California experienced multiple thefts of construction equipment. This was not the first time the company had faced such incidents, as they had previously dealt with stolen trailers and equipment. Concerned about rising insurance premiums, the owner decided not to file insurance claims and instead opted to implement technology to safeguard their assets.

The company began using GPS tracking devices for their equipment, opting for units that operated on independent battery sources. This allowed them to monitor assets that did not have a power source. They chose the TTU-720 trailer tracking unit, a GPS tracker with a 5-year battery life that provides intermittent updates to conserve energy.

When thieves struck again in Northern California, the company was prepared. One of the stolen items was a high-priced generator, which contained a hidden GPS tracking unit. The owner was able to access their account and pinpoint the exact location of the tracker.

As the equipment moved throughout the city, it was easy to monitor and track, but the police could not intervene until the thieves stopped. Eventually, they halted near a state park, where they attempted to sell the stolen equipment to another party. The thieves were caught off-guard and apprehended.