# Live trackers for assets that leave the yard

> A live tracker reports GPS position over 4G for high-value machines and units that travel alone, such as light towers and generators.

Last updated: 2026-11-02

A live tracker has its own GPS receiver and 4G connection, so it reports its position from anywhere. Use it on high-value machines and on units that go out to a site on their own, such as light towers or generators. A tag tells you where an asset is on your yard. A live tracker tells you where it is on the road or on a customer's site.

## When should I use a live tracker instead of a tag?

| Asset | Use |
|---|---|
| Stays on your yard or travels on your trucks | Tag |
| Goes out alone to a site for days or weeks | Live tracker |
| High value, where you want its position on the road | Live tracker |
| Attachment that rides with a machine | Tag, heard by a vehicle gateway |

## What does a live tracker report?

It reports the GPS position of the unit over 4G, so you see where it is outside your sites. Inside a site, the asset also lands in a zone like any other.

## Can a live tracker work with tags?

Yes. A live tracker also hears the tags near it, so it can act as a parent for the attachments around it. See [Parent and child](/tracking/parent-and-child/).