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

Since the invention of the automobile, they’ve been prized possessions and invaluable assets. As cars became more accessible and less of a luxury item, people began to leave them unoccupied and vulnerable to thieves. Thus, the need to keep them safe and theft-proof increased. The first recorded car theft took place in Paris, France, 1896, when a mechanic stole a Peugot from Baron de Zuylen, founder of the Automobile Club of France. While the vehicle was eventually recovered a

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

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

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

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

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

The amount of GPS capable devices can be staggering and confusing and adding to this confusion is the difference between active GPS devices and passive GPS devices. Today, we would like to outline the difference between an active and passive GPS device. Active GPS Devices These are devices that can be tracked in real-time using a mobile phone, personal computer or any sort of external monitoring device. They can also give statistics such as coordinates, altitude, speed, time

For Australians, a road trip is the ideal getaway, and considering the size of our continent, it’s easy to see why: there’s a lot of ground to cover. However, for as eager as we are to hop in our car and start driving, setting off without a destination in mind or prior planning can be chaotic. To ensure a safe and hassle-free trip, it is imperative that you do some prior research, planning and some perform some check-ups on your vehicle. Check Your Vehicle Before you pick a d

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

Telematics is defined as the sending, receiving and storing information using telecommunication devices to control or track remote objects. It is the category in which GPS tracking devices fall under, as GPS tracking is the surveillance an entity or object remotely, through use of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The benefits of telematics for businesses are immense and fleet managers have been taking advantage of telematics to organise more efficient fleets. As a fleet m

GPS tracking devices are one of the fastest growing areas in the surveillance industry. While a variety of GPS tracking devices are commercially available, Black Knight should be your choice of GPS tracker. Black Knight GPS tracking devices are network certified and have been extensively tested. They are small enough to be hidden inside your vehicle, but powerful enough to provide real-time location updates. Black Knight trackers are smaller than a cell phone, ideal for small

In the movies, tracking devices are a writer’s favourite gadget – an easy (and clichéd) plot device to foil the villain instantly. While the use GPS tracking in films is loosely based in reality, what the movies don’t show you is the bureaucracy involved in making it legal. In addition, the films depict tracking devices as high-tech and sophisticated, utilising hardware and software that cannot possibly exist today. While we strive to make Black Knight the most advanced GPS t

First of all: SIGNAL JAMMING IS ILLEGAL!!! Whether its GPS, cellular or radar, owning or operating a signal jammer can land someone a $300,000 fine and possible imprisonment. Furthermore, anyone caught deliberately endangering the safety of another individual or cause any damage or suffering through a signal jamming device will incur a $1 million fine and up to five years imprisonment. Attempting to purchase or import a signal jamming device will result in its immediate confi

Start the engine on your Winnebago motorhome, or hitch your caravan to your Toyota Landcruiser, because it’s time for a road trip. But, where are we going? Indeed, Australia offers some of the best road trips and destinations of the world. Today, we would like to highlight some of the best RV and caravan routes Australia has to offer. Before setting out on any long road trips, make sure you’re adequately supplied. Camp grounds and rest stops may be few and far between, especi

Your car is clean, tires are pumped, brakes and lights in working order, the tank is full and you’re ready to hit the road. But, there's one glaring issue: How are you going to keep your vehicle secure on the road? For those who have second car left at home, how will you know that it won’t be stolen? The answer is a Black Knight GPS vehicle tracker. Attach one to your car to remotely check its location at any time and receive alerts when it leaves your property. More than a s

We had a lot of fun looking up some odd uses for GPS tracking device. So, we looked a little further and found some more examples of the practical application of GPS trackers outside of securing your car, motorcycle or truck. The versatility of GPS tracking devices continues to amaze us. Nativity Scene Security When you hear “Christmas” you probably think of evergreen trees, Santa Clause, the dread / joy of having to go shopping for hours on end to find the perfect gift, but