Impound Lot Alerts are revolutionizing how dealerships manage repossessed vehicles, delivering real-time updates that help you act fast and avoid unnecessary expenses. SVR Tracking’s system comes pre-loaded with over 5,000 impound lots nationwide, giving you extensive coverage right out of the box. The moment one of your vehicles enters any of these lots, you’ll receive an immediate text and email notification so you can take swift action.

Why is this a game changer for your dealership? By law, impound lots must notify you within 10 days that a vehicle has been received. However, many lots wait until the last moment, accumulating fees during that waiting period—fees that quickly pile up and cut into your profits. With SVR Tracking’s instant alerts, you get early warning and can retrieve vehicles the same day they arrive, dramatically reducing impound-related costs.

Plus, this national impound lot database is always growing and continually updated by our network of SVR Resellers. If you know of an impound lot nearby that isn’t yet listed, you can easily add it yourself through the user-friendly SVR app. A quick tap on the “plus” button lets you input new locations, and our team promptly incorporates those into the system—ensuring you and your peers always have the most comprehensive, up-to-date coverage possible.

This dynamic and expanding database means your tracking is never outdated, giving you peace of mind that your assets and bottom line are protected wherever you operate. Having this proactive impound lot monitoring solution integrated into your risk management approach empowers you to cut costs, speed up vehicle recovery, and boost your dealership’s overall operational efficiency.

Ready to reduce impound fees and stay ahead of vehicle recovery challenges? Learn more about SVR Tracking’s industry-leading Impound Lot Alerts and how they can benefit your dealership by contacting sales@svrtracking.com today.

Stay informed, stay proactive — and put SVR Tracking’s intelligent solutions to work for your business.

About SVR Tracking

SVR Tracking is a recognized industry pioneer established in 2014, specializing in innovative telematics solutions, high-quality manufacturing, and global sourcing of the most reliable IoT components. We are committed to delivering second-to-none products, extensive customization, and unparalleled customer support tailored to industries including automotive, specialty vehicles, insurance telematics, and more.

Our management and technical teams are widely recognized as the best in the industry, focused on providing innovative, dependable solutions with a commitment to customer satisfaction and security.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Western Regional Field Application Engineer (F.A.E.) Director to lead and expand our technical presence across the western United States. This leadership role blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight and team management to deliver exceptional telematics solutions and support to our clients.

As an F.A.E. Director, you will be instrumental in driving customer success by serving as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to customize SVR Tracking’s solutions according to client needs across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Western regional F.A.E. team ensuring high-performance and technical excellence.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for key accounts and partners in the western region, delivering tailored telematics solutions that meet specific industry requirements.
• Collaborate with sales and product management teams to identify customer needs and provide feedback for product enhancements.
• Conduct product demonstrations, technical training, and onsite/remote support for clients and internal teams.
• Develop strong relationships with vehicle dealers, lenders, specialty equipment operators, and insurance providers to drive adoption of SVR’s solutions.
• Support troubleshooting, integration, and deployment efforts to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing client satisfaction.
• Stay current with emerging IoT and telematics technologies, industry trends, and customer challenges to proactively address market demands.
• Represent SVR Tracking at trade shows, conferences, and industry events in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in field application engineering, technical sales engineering, or a similar role within the telematics, IoT, automotive, or related industries.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and driving regional growth.
• Strong understanding of telematics hardware, software integration, GPS tracking systems, and IoT technologies.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear terms.
• Ability to travel regionally to customer sites and industry events as required.
• Self-motivated with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for delivering superior service and support.
• Experience with OEMs, vehicle dealers, and financing companies is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a pioneering company in telematics technology.
• Collaborative environment led by industry veterans.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexibility to work remotely with regional travel.
• Access to cutting-edge products, training, and professional development.
• A culture focused on trust, innovation, and exceptional customer support.

Apply Today

Join SVR Tracking and help shape the future of telematics with dependable and innovative solutions that empower businesses across diverse industries. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [careers@svrtracking.com] or apply directly via LinkedIn.

In today’s automotive financing landscape, managing risk has never been more critical. For buy here, pay here (BHPH) and subprime financing sectors facing increasing defaults, deploying reliable GPS tracking tools is transforming how dealerships protect assets and recover vehicles efficiently.

Why GPS Tracking Is a Game Changer for Repossessions

Traditional tracking methods often fell short—either too costly, cumbersome, or lacking in coverage and security. Modern GPS tracking systems, particularly cellular-based devices leveraging 4G LTE and Cat M1 technology, have become the industry standard. These trackers offer real-time vehicle location updates with minimal power consumption, even when vehicles are inactive for extended periods.

While emerging technologies like 5G and satellite tracking hold promise, their high costs and power demands continue to limit widespread adoption. That’s why savvy dealerships continue to rely on advanced 4G cellular solutions which provide nearly comparable performance at a fraction of the cost.

Wired vs. Battery-Operated Trackers: Finding the Right Fit

When it comes to installation and operation, dealerships now face two primary options: traditional wired devices or next-generation battery-operated trackers. Wired trackers, integrated directly into the vehicle’s electrical system, require professional installation. This can be time-consuming and risk triggering vehicle diagnostics errors.

Battery-operated trackers, however, provide a streamlined alternative with rapid, non-invasive installation—often installable by sales staff or porters. With discreet form factors and battery longevity exceeding five years, these devices boost operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

SVR Tracking: Your Partner in Risk Mitigation and Asset Recovery

For over 60 years, SVR Tracking has been a trusted leader providing innovative GPS tracking solutions tailored to the unique needs of automotive dealerships. Their California-based engineering team offers industry-proven devices that empower dealerships to:

• Monitor financed vehicles in real time
• Accelerate asset recovery processes
• Minimize losses due to loan defaults
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Elevate customer satisfaction through seamless tracking integration

Partnering with SVR Tracking equips your dealership with best-in-class tools and ongoing support to stay ahead of increasing delinquency rates while strengthening operational resilience.

Unlock Greater Profitability with Comprehensive Tracking Solutions

Beyond immediate risk mitigation, integrating GPS tracking is a strategic step toward enhancing long-term profitability. SVR Tracking assists dealerships in equipping their entire teams with training on how to leverage tracking technology alongside financing and insurance solutions.

This holistic approach fosters enduring customer relationships, streamlines internal operations, and integrates smoothly with buy here, pay here programs—ultimately expanding your dealership’s revenue opportunities.

Ready to elevate your repossession success rates and safeguard your assets with industry-leading GPS tracking?

Learn more about how SVR Tracking can transform your dealership by contacting sales@svrtracking.com today for a complimentary consultation and evaluation of member pricing.

Empower your dealership with focused, reliable tracking technology — because protecting your investments starts with having the right tools in hand 

Jim Jardin

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In 2022, GPS is all around us – maybe even more so than some people are comfortable with. Short for “Global Positioning System,” GPS is the hallmark technology used for locating and tracking people and things, and for that reason, surrounds our everyday lives.

We can not only access detailed route guidance from San Diego to San Francisco, but we can also search for generic term like “food” and see only relevant, nearby restaurants recommended to us. Even mobile applications can utilize GPS to offer us a streamlined experience.

But how exactly does GPS work? And what does the technology really do? Without any knowledge on the subject one might assume that it utilizes the Internet to find its location. I know I did at first. I mean, every innovation nowadays comes from the Internet, right?

Let’s consider the GPS navigation systems in our car sand on our phones. Cars – at least for the moment – generally do not connect to the Internet. However, in-car GPS systems have existed for over 20 years. And in phones/mobile devices, our Maps route does not crash or quit once we enter an area with no service. By those two examples alone, we can see that “Internet” does not hold up as the answer to our question. In a practical sense too, if GPS relied on the Internet to function, it would be a huge limitation to the technology. Imagine being in a remote location and losing your route because of weak connection or having your route buffer right before a turn in a busy city. The limitations could be dangerous.

But if not thanks to the Internet, then how does GPS work?

At its core, GPS is a system that includes 31 satellites that orbit the Earth and send out information that devices receive and use to determine their (the device’s) location. There are 31 satellites to ensure that GPS devices can be anywhere on Earth and still pick up signals from at least 4 satellites (more on this below). This process breaks down into five major steps:

1. Satellites send a signal via radio wave that includes location and time data
2. Radio signal travels from space to Earth for devices to receive
3. GPS device (smartphone, tracking unit, etc.) receives signal and notes the exact time the signal was received
4. GPS device calculates distance from the satellite
5. GPS device repeats steps 1-4 for four satellites, and uses geometry to find device location

GPS: A Closer Look

Let’s take a closer look at each step to better understand this process.

Step 1: Satellites send out a radio wave signal

Starting at step 1, each of the 31 satellites is constantly sending out a unique, repeating code in the form of radio signals. These signals are sent out regardless of any action on the receiving end. In other words, GPS devices do not request data from a satellite; satellites send out signals and GPS devices receive when needed. So, if all GPS devices were shut down, these satellites would still be transmitting the signal, they would just not be received by anything. This allows for maximum coverage from the GPS system because it does not rely on the device being able to reach the satellite. If every GPS device had to communicate with each of the 31 satellites, these satellites would be overloaded, and the system would either crash or be extremely slow. Instead, satellites send out their signals into open space and devices that pick up the signal determine whether or not they need the information. This is just like our FM & AM radio stations. Each radio station will send out its signal regardless of who is listening, and it will be up to us to “tune in” to that signal and receive the data. But even if we do not tune in, that signal is still being sent out.

Looking at the image below, we can see that a satellite can send its data to many different GPS devices at once, because it sends out one wave into the open space, and GPS devices choose whether or not to receive the signal.

Step 2: Radio Signal Travels from Space to Earth

As mentioned above, these radio signals are not directed towards any particular device. So, when the satellite sends out a radio wave, it travels to Earth and is picked up by whatever devices can find the signal and want to pick it up. The key thing to note in this step is the rate at which the signal travels. These radio waves travel at the speed of light (c), which is 3×10^8 meters per second.

Steps 3 & 4: GPS Device Receives Signal and Calculates Distance

In these steps, the device detects the satellite signal and then tracks the beginning and end of the regular sequence sent by the satellite. From there the receiver can determine how long the radio wave took to travel from the satellite to the receiver. Now, using this calculated time and the fixed speed of the signal, the speed of light, we can calculate the distance between the GPS device and the satellite using the following formula:

Distance = rate * time

Step 5: Use Distances from 4 Satellites to Find Location

While it seems like we solved our equation after step 4, we are still not quite there. Knowing the distance from our GPS device to the satellite is great information, but in the end the distance does not tell us our location. However, we can utilize distances from multiple satellites to calculate the device location.

If we have the distance from four different satellites, we can use geometry to figure out the location of the receiver. Each satellite creates a sphere with a radius of its respective distance, and then intersection of the four spheres will be where the GPS tracker is located.

The reason that four satellites are needed is because we are trying to find a unique intersection point in three dimensional space. You make think three dimensions means three satellites, but in actuality four satellites are needed to find a distinct, single intersection point. Let us consider the 2D space to see why this happens. Looking at the diagram below, you can see that with two circles, there are two points of intersection. However, bringing in a third circle will eliminate one of those points and narrow down to only one point of intersection.

Using that same logic, we can extend that line of thinking to the 3D space. Having only three satellites will lead to two intersecting results: one on the surface, and one approximately 12,500+ miles off of Earth’s surface. So, bringing in the fourth satellite will narrow the results down to the true location of the GPS device.

Conclusion

In reality, there are many more computations, factors, and nuances at play in the process of calculating location using GPS, but this description provides the foundation. Overall, GPS is incredibly accurate at telling time and location, and is utilized in many different ways across many different industries. GPS is a critical factor at play in telematics, and provides reliable, accurate data to fleet managers, no matter the surrounding conditions. And for fleets that traverse many thousands of miles through all sorts of terrains, this means safety and security for their drivers.