After finding the best location, recruiting staff and, you have finally finished setting up your new business. However, there is still a thorn in your side: fleet management. How are you going to keep track of your vehicles and employees driving them? What will you do in the event that a vehicle gets stolen? How can you easily and efficiently manage your fleet without drowning in paperwork and getting a headache from the constant phone calls? Fleet management does not need to

A teenager's life is greatly altered once they obtain their driver's license. The freedom to drive themselves wherever they want gives them their first real feeling of independence. However, young drivers are at most risk in the first few months of obtaining their provisional (P1 / Red P) license. Unfortunately, 17-25 year-olds account for roughly 20% of all road fatalities and land transport accidents are the second biggest cause of death for young people in Australia. The r

Car theft is something on the mind of every car owner. Whatever you drive, be it a simple commuter car, a family car, a tow vehicle for your caravan, a GT car for long road trips, a classic car, or a stop-light burner, nobody wants their car stolen because they allow us to travel freely and give us a sense of identity and pride. Let no one take that away from you. Here are the simple ways you can prevent your car from being stolen. Parking and Storage The first step to preven

It’s no small secret that GPS tracking devices have helped businesses give them that competitive edge over their competition. The benefits of GPS tracking devices are proven and, as a business owner, you’re looking to take advantage of that as well. However, your employees may feel like their privacy is being violated through the presence of a GPS tracker. To help your business introduce GPS tracking to your employees, consider the tips below on how GPS tracking will be imple

Whether it’s on a construction site or a large farming business, heavy machinery are invaluable assets. However, despite being large and cumbersome, quite shockingly heavy machinery theft is more common than you think. Back in 2016, stolen transport and farming equipment worth up to $1.6 million were seized in Adelaide hills. More recently, in February 2018, NSW police recovered $350,000 worth of heavy machinery in the Mid North Coast of NSW. Where do these machines end up? T

If your tracker is not functioning properly, check the lights on the device and find the question below that best describes your situation. Reboot by unplugging the tracker for 10 seconds then reconnect it. The lights will flash while attempting to make their respective connection, then remain constant when successfully connected. The Z3 has three coloured lights corresponding to different connections: Red – Cellular Blue – GPS Green – Black Knight Server The X3 uses two blue

At Black Knight, we guarantee our GPS tracking devices will be free of manufacturing defects. However, all communication devices may not always connect from time to time depending on a number of reasons. We are here to help with this useful troubleshooting guide. 1. Check Your Connection IMPORTANT: If your tracker was installed by a third-party installer, contact them. Do not attempt to troubleshoot issues yourself unless you are familiar with basic electronics and your vehic

IMPORTANT: For a safe and proper installation, it is strongly recommended you get a qualified technician, familiar with the make and model of your vehicle. If you have recently bought and set up a subscription plan for a Black Knight Z3 GPS tracker, we thank you for your purchase. To ensure the tracker is properly installed and working as intended, follow these steps and guidelines. Before you start, make sure you are using electrically insulated tools. You will be working on

It’s not uncommon for people to lend their cars to each other, whether it’s between family members or to a friend. However, regardless of much trust you place in those borrowing your car, you cannot shake the feeling of insecurity. How can you make sure your car is safe? (photo by Manfred.neustifter, via WikiMedia Commons. Alterations by MG) The solution is a GPS vehicle tracker – a covert and completely passive anti-theft device. A GPS tracker is ideal for keeping an eye on

As we approach the long weekend, you may be thinking of spending a day or two away from home. If you’re hard pressed to come up with ideas on where to go, or if you’re planning an impromptu trip, and if you’re strapped for cash here are some ideas for day trips that cost next to nothing to visit. Art Gallery of NSW & The Royal Botanical Gardens (Photo by Nick-D, via WikiMedia Commons) Located adjacent to the Sydney CBD and just a 5-minute walk from St. James station, these tw

2018 saw a slight rise in vehicle theft cases, from 53,180 to 53,564. While the numbers may be alarming, the silver lining here is that passenger and light commercial vehicle theft cases have remined relatively unchanged, from 42,774 cases in 2018 to 42,683 in 2018. However, there has been a significant increase in the number of motorcycle thefts. In 2017, the total number of motorcycle theft cases were 8149, which has risen to 8746 in 2018. Of all the bikes that were stolen,

A car is a status symbol, and one way to tell if someone achieved success is by looking at what they are driving. As the old saying goes, if you have it, flaunt it. Indeed, some of the cars wealthy people own are out of the ordinary; an ostentatious display of vehicular luxury on four wheels. However, these are also the type of cars that attract thieves. Luxury cars such as Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls Royce, or more commonly BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are superior, more pow

As a large business that can afford to lend your employees a company car, it is important that you stress to them that work vehicles should be for that alone: work. It’s a privilege that should not be abused. However, keeping tabs on all company vehicles presents a logistical challenge. How will you know how many are in use; which ones are on stand-by and how many need maintenance? The solution is a GPS tracking device for cars such as Black Knight – a passive, non-intrusive

What can I do when my car is stolen?How do I report a stolen car? How do I approach the police about a stolen car? How do I recover a stolen car? These are all questions we ask ourselves if our car is stolen. The following was provided to us by the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC): Facilitating the Police Response to Vehicle Tracking Theft Alerts Important: Under no circumstances should owners attempt to locate and retrieve a stolen vehicle before the p

Grey nomads have much pride and joy for their caravan and mobile-homes. There is nothing more exhilarating than the freedom to explore Australia at your own pace, slowly cruising along the many highways and open roads that cross this great continent. Don’t let anyone take this freedom away. Be vigilant and protect your caravan. Consider equipping it with a GPS tracking device for added security, safety and enhance your journey by logging every stop and road travelled on your

GPS is an invention we all take for granted. However, GPS can be utilised for much more than just getting us from point A to point B. GPS has become an invaluable asset for businesses of all sizes that requires them to track their vehicles or assets. At Black Knight, we benefit from the GPS technology to offer your business the ideal tracking solution. However, before you can understand GPS trackers for cars and trucks and what GPS tracking can do for you and your business, f

As a business manager you are always looking for solutions to reduce costs and increase profits to improve your return on investments. If you’re in fleet management, then you are certainly aware of telematics, the integration of tracking technology on vehicles to monitor their presence. You have also heard of how they can improve fleet efficiency and overall productivity. Here is how: Improve Fleet Efficiency GPS tracking allows you to monitor your fleet around the clock, so

Whether its pizza delivery or a courier service, if your business is operating any sort of logistics being punctual is paramount, because customer satisfaction levels depend on it. However, it’s an aspect that many businesses don’t put enough consideration behind, mostly because it does not generate revenue. Like all the necessities of business, logistics is an area you should not be neglected. To ensure customer satisfaction remains high, consider some of the methods to bett

As a business, you are always looking for ways to increase your fleet’s productivity, while also trying to save money and better customer satisfaction. The solution is a GPS vehicle tracker like Black Knight. Delivery drivers from a range of different businesses of all sizes are realising the benefits of GPS tracking and using them to improve the security and efficiency of their vehicle fleet. Added Security Imagine having the ability to know where all your vehicles are at an

To access some of the features of your Black Knight tracker you will need to go to the settings menu. Access the settings menu by clicking “Settings” in the upper-right corner of the screen. This will take you to the “Account” tab. Here you can adjust basic settings such as the tracker display name, address, phone number and e-mail (which will receive notifications). You can also change time zones, measurement units (from km/metres to miles/feet), position frequency updates a