Can I track assets that have no ignition or power source?

Yes. Containers, trailers, tools, and equipment without ignition are tracked either with a battery-powered hardware device or via beacon proximity detection, no wiring and no vehicle power required.

How does beacon proximity detection work?

A small beacon is attached to the asset. R-BEACON scanning stations at site gates, depot entrances, or on vehicles detect it as it passes and log the movement automatically, no manual scanning, no ignition.

Can hardware-tracked and beacon-tracked assets appear on one map?

Yes. Hardware-backed assets report continuously and beacon-tracked assets update on proximity scan, but both appear together on a single live map in Commander, filterable by asset type, site, or status.

Will I be alerted when an asset leaves a defined area?

Yes. Define a geofence around any site, storage yard, or customer location and Commander sends an instant alert the moment an asset moves outside it, real-time theft detection and arrival notification in one.

Where is my asset data stored?

In a private cloud operated by conova in Salzburg, Austria. All data stays in Austria, is GDPR-compliant, and is retained for 12 months by default, longer on request.

Asset & Container Tracking — Commander

The challenge

Most assets have no ignition, and most tracking systems require one.

Vehicles are easy. It is everything else, the containers, the trailers, the tools, the equipment sitting on site or moving between subcontractors, where visibility breaks down.

No ignition, no tracking

Standard telematics requires a vehicle ignition to power the device and trigger tracking. Containers, trailers, and hand tools have none, leaving them completely invisible.

Theft and loss

Without visibility, assets disappear, onto a subcontractor's yard, onto another job site, or simply because no one noticed. A single excavator attachment or missing container can cost more than years of tracking.

Idle assets, invisible costs

You rent additional equipment while your own assets sit idle somewhere on site. Without utilisation data, you cannot make data-driven decisions about what you actually need.

Manual inventory is always wrong

Clipboard checks and spreadsheets cannot keep pace with a busy construction site or logistics depot. By the time inventory is complete, it is already out of date.

Operator checking tracked assets on site

One map. Every asset. Any type.

Commander brings vehicles, machines, containers, trailers, and tools onto a single live map, regardless of whether they have ignition. Assets with GPS tracking report continuously; beacon-tracked assets update on proximity scan. One platform, full picture. Hardware, SIM connectivity, installation and the Commander software all come from a single source.

Real-time position map

All tracked assets on a single live map, vehicles, machines, containers, and loose equipment side by side. Filter by asset type, site, or status at any time.

Beacon proximity detection

Attach a small beacon to any asset, no ignition, no wiring. R-BEACON scanning stations at site gates and depot entrances detect passes automatically and log every movement without manual effort.

Geofence alerts

Define zones around your site, storage yard, or customer location. Instant alert when an asset moves outside its allowed area, real-time theft detection and arrival notification in one.

Full movement history

Where was this container on 3 April? When did it leave the site? Every movement logged with timestamp, location, and duration. Exportable for audits, billing, and subcontractor accountability.

Utilisation & idle reporting

See which assets have not moved in days, weeks, or months. Data to make informed decisions about deployment, rental returns, and asset disposal, before costs accumulate silently.

Return on Investment

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before you sign anything.

Most fleets recover the full cost of Commander within 6–12 months. Fuel savings, reduced idle time, and automated compliance documentation add up fast. See what it means for your operation.

~12% average fuel reduction

3–5 h admin saved per vehicle per month

<12 mo typical payback period

Calculate your ROI

Proven in asset tracking

Results that speak for themselves.

Strabag BMTI

Theft detection and rapid response

Geofence alerts on high-value equipment mean Strabag can detect and respond to unauthorised movements immediately, before an incident becomes a loss.

Leyrer + Graf

Utilisation insight across the fleet

Commander's utilisation reporting gave Leyrer + Graf a clear view of which equipment was idle and where, enabling smarter allocation and reducing unnecessary rental costs.

PORR AG

17,000 assets connected across five countries

A decade-long rollout scaled from a 100-device pilot to 17,000 connected assets. Consistent data quality lets PORR spot machine downtime and potential theft early, and move equipment to where it is needed.

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Trusted for asset & container tracking

Commander Apps

Commander on every screen.

Four companion apps extend Commander to fleet managers, drivers, field technicians, and asset managers, iOS and Android.

R-COCKPIT Fleet Overview

Live map, active alerts, and KPI dashboards for fleet managers. Full Commander visibility from your phone.

R-DRIVE Driver Companion

Digital logbook, trip logging, and private-trip protection for drivers. Tax-compliant, effortless to use.

R-SERVICE Digital Workflows

Device installation workflows, digital service protocols, and digital signatures, guided step-by-step and synced back to Commander in real time.

R-BEACON Asset Scanner

Background beacon scanning for tools, small equipment, and containers. Proximity-based position tracking without a dedicated GPS device.

FAQ

Asset tracking, common questions.

Can I track assets that have no ignition or power source?

Yes. Containers, trailers, tools, and equipment without ignition are tracked either with a battery-powered hardware device or via beacon proximity detection, no wiring and no vehicle power required.
How does beacon proximity detection work?

A small beacon is attached to the asset. R-BEACON scanning stations at site gates, depot entrances, or on vehicles detect it as it passes and log the movement automatically, no manual scanning, no ignition.
Can hardware-tracked and beacon-tracked assets appear on one map?

Yes. Hardware-backed assets report continuously and beacon-tracked assets update on proximity scan, but both appear together on a single live map in Commander, filterable by asset type, site, or status.
Will I be alerted when an asset leaves a defined area?

Yes. Define a geofence around any site, storage yard, or customer location and Commander sends an instant alert the moment an asset moves outside it, real-time theft detection and arrival notification in one.
Where is my asset data stored?

In a private cloud operated by conova in Salzburg, Austria. All data stays in Austria, is GDPR-compliant, and is retained for 12 months by default, longer on request.

Stop guessing where your assets are.

Book a 30-minute demo. We will show you how Commander tracks containers, trailers, and equipment across your entire operation, with hardware devices or beacon proximity detection.

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GDPR-compliant

Data hosted in Austria

Private cloud, conova, Salzburg

One map. Every asset. Any type.

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