The US construction industry loses more than $1 billion to equipment theft every year and the average contractor is the last to know. Excavators, compactors, generators, and attachments vanish from job sites overnight, and without real-time GPS tracking, recovery is nearly impossible. Fleet Rabbit changes the outcome: geofence alerts fire within 60 seconds of any unauthorised movement, live GPS lets fleet managers guide police to the machine in real time, and remote engine immobilisation prevents stolen equipment from ever reaching a secondary location. The result is a 92% recovery rate — against 21% for fleets with no tracking. Book a free demo and see Fleet Rabbit protecting your fleet live.
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73% of construction equipment theft occurs between Friday evening and Monday morning — when sites are completely unmanned. Is your fleet protected right now?
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How Fleet Rabbit Stops Equipment Theft — Step by Step
Each row below is one stage of Fleet Rabbit's connected protection system. From continuous GPS monitoring to court-ready incident documentation, every stage feeds the next — giving fleet managers complete control from the moment any asset moves out of bounds.
STATION ROWS — 3 col: number | content | outcome-tag01
Continuous GPS Asset Monitoring
Every tracked machine — excavators, generators, trailers, and attachments — broadcasts GPS position every 30 seconds. The live fleet map shows real-time location, movement direction, speed, and geofence status for every asset across all active sites simultaneously.
30-second updates · All asset types · All sites
02
Smart Geofence Zone Setup
Fleet managers draw custom geofence boundaries around each job site, storage yard, and transit corridor. Active-hour schedules per site mean alerts only trigger for after-hours or unauthorised movement — eliminating false alarms while maintaining complete vigilance on unmanned sites.
Custom zones · Active-hour rules · Multi-site
03
Instant Breach Alert — All Channels
The moment a geofence breach occurs, Fleet Rabbit simultaneously delivers push notifications, SMS, and email to the fleet manager, site supervisor, and security contact — with asset ID, live GPS coordinates, speed, and movement direction. Average delivery: under 60 seconds from breach.
Alert in <60 seconds
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Live GPS Tracking During Active Theft
Once a theft is confirmed, Fleet Rabbit continues broadcasting the asset's real-time position to the fleet manager's mobile app. A secure tracking link is shared directly with responding law enforcement — enabling coordinated interception before the machine reaches a secondary storage or chop shop location.
Live link to police · Position updated every 30s
05
Remote Engine Immobilisation
Fleet managers trigger engine lockout from the mobile app or dashboard — the stolen machine cannot restart once it stops. The encrypted command is confirmed within 10 seconds and logged with a timestamp. Prevents relocation to secondary sites before police arrive.
Confirmed in <10s · Encrypted · Auto-logged
06
Automated Incident Documentation
Fleet Rabbit auto-generates a complete incident package — GPS trail replay, breach timestamps, alert delivery log, operator history, and asset valuation — the moment theft is confirmed. Ready for police submission and insurance filing within minutes. Cuts claim resolution from weeks to days.
Auto-generated · Police + insurance ready
Fleet Rabbit Platform Features — Built for Construction
Six purpose-built capabilities give fleet managers and operations executives the visibility, control, and accountability they need — across every asset, every site, around the clock. No additional infrastructure required.
ICON-LEFT FULL-WIDTH FEATURE ROWSReal-Time GPS Fleet Map
Every machine across every active site displayed on one live map — updated every 30 seconds. Fleet managers see exact location, movement status, and geofence compliance for every asset at a glance, from desktop or mobile, 24/7.
30supdate interval
Intelligent Geofencing
Draw unlimited geofence zones with configurable active hours, asset-specific rules, and escalation policies. Multi-zone support for transit corridors, storage yards, and secure staging areas. Active-hour controls eliminate false alarms during normal operations.
∞zones per fleet
Remote Engine Immobilisation
Authorised fleet managers can disable engine start on any tracked machine directly from the mobile app. Encrypted cellular command confirmed in under 10 seconds, logged with a timestamp automatically — preventing stolen machines from reaching secondary locations.
<10scommand confirmed
Operator Accountability & Audit Trail
Every engine start, idle event, and asset movement is automatically logged against operator credentials — creating an evidence-grade audit trail. Cross-site movements without logged authorisation are flagged in real time, supporting HR investigations and legal proceedings with timestamped data.
100%movements logged
Auto-Generated Insurance Documentation
Fleet Rabbit auto-packages GPS trail replay, breach timestamps, alert logs, and operator records into a complete incident file the moment theft occurs — ready for police submission and insurance filing within minutes. Adjuster-confirmed to cut claim processing from weeks to days.
Daysnot weeks to resolve
Tamper & GPS Jammer Detection
Multi-network connectivity — GPS plus cellular triangulation plus LTE failover — maintains tracking even when GPS is actively jammed. Signal interference itself triggers an immediate tamper alert, notifying the fleet manager while the machine is still on site and the theft can still be stopped.
3xnetwork backup
Fleet Rabbit for Construction
Full Fleet Protection Active in Under a Day — No Infrastructure Required
Devices install in under 20 minutes per machine. Geofences configured remotely. Protection active from the first power-on. No specialist tools, no wiring, no downtime.
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No hardware commitment · Protection same day · Mobile app included
Top Equipment Theft Risks Fleet Rabbit Eliminates
Each card below is an active, documented threat pattern targeting construction businesses in 2026. Fleet Rabbit's layered protection counters each one the moment it begins.
2x3 COMPACT RISK CARDS with risk bar on topHigh Risk
Overnight Flatbed Loading
Organised crews survey sites by day and load equipment after midnight. Without GPS, discovery comes at morning shift — 6–14 hours too late. Fleet Rabbit fires an alert within 60 seconds of the first boundary breach.
High Risk
Internal & Employee Theft
Equipment moved without approval during business hours — by employees, subs, or imposters. Nearly impossible to prove without an operator log. Fleet Rabbit auto-logs every engine start against credentials and flags unauthorised cross-site moves.
Medium Risk
Attachment & Tool Targeting
Hydraulic breakers, augers, and generators are the most frequently stolen assets — high value, easily moved, almost never tracked. Fleet Rabbit's self-powered compact trackers extend geofence coverage to every attachment.
High Risk
Weekend & Holiday Periods
73% of construction theft happens Friday–Monday when sites are unmanned. Fleet Rabbit's weekend patrol mode activates enhanced alert sensitivity and delivers 4-hour monitoring reports across all sites throughout high-risk windows.
Medium Risk
GPS Jamming Attacks
Professional theft rings use jamming devices to silence single-network trackers before loading. Fleet Rabbit's GPS + cellular + LTE multi-network connection continues tracking through active jamming — and the jamming attempt itself triggers an alert.
Medium Risk
Multi-Site Blind Spots
Contractors with 5–20 active sites can't physically monitor all locations. Assets left at completed sites and untracked rentals create silent gaps. Fleet Rabbit's unified dashboard shows every asset's live status across all sites — no blind spots.
Proven Results — Fleet Rabbit Construction Deployments
Performance measured across active construction fleet deployments over 12 months — comparing theft outcomes before and after Fleet Rabbit GPS geofencing was implemented.
CSS BAR CHARTEquipment Recovery Rate
Theft Incident Reduction
Police Coordination Success
Insurance Premium Impact
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Before Fleet Rabbit we lost two excavators in six months. The third attempt — Fleet Rabbit sent an alert at 1:47 AM. We shared the live GPS link with police and they had the machine back within two hours. We've since deployed Fleet Rabbit across all 14 of our active sites. Insurance broker cut our premium by 14% after seeing the geofence logs. ROI was positive in month one.
VP of Operations
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Mid-Size General Contractor · Commercial Construction · Texas
Fleet Manager FAQ — Fleet Rabbit for Construction
QDoes Fleet Rabbit work on rented and leased equipment as well as owned machines?
Yes — Fleet Rabbit trackers install on owned, rented, or leased assets without voiding rental agreements. Self-powered compact trackers for attachments and non-powered equipment need no electrical connection to the machine. Remove and redeploy the device when returning rented equipment. Asset updates in the dashboard in under a minute. Discuss rental asset tracking in a demo.
QHow does Fleet Rabbit perform at remote sites with limited cellular coverage?
Devices store GPS position data locally during connectivity gaps and transmit a complete position burst on signal restoration — with full timestamp accuracy preserved throughout the offline window. For persistent dead zones, satellite connectivity options are available for critical assets. Geofence breach alerts queue and deliver with exact timestamps when signal resumes.
QWhat does Fleet Rabbit's auto-generated incident package include for insurance?
The package includes: GPS trail replay from last known position through the breach, breach timestamp and geofence zone evidence, full alert delivery log, last confirmed operator record, asset spec and estimated replacement value, and 72-hour prior movement history. Insurance adjusters confirm this regularly accelerates claim resolution and eliminates disputes over location at time of breach. Request a sample report in your demo.
QHow quickly can Fleet Rabbit be deployed across a large multi-site operation?
Under 20 minutes per asset — no specialist tools or wiring expertise needed. Geofence zones, alert routing, and monitoring policies are configured remotely in the dashboard. For enterprise rollouts, Fleet Rabbit provides a structured deployment plan starting with highest-risk assets and sites first. Protection is active from the moment each device powers on. Start your free trial and deploy today.
Protect Your Construction Fleet
Stop Equipment Theft Before It Becomes a Six-Figure Loss.
Fleet Rabbit gives construction fleet managers GPS geofencing, real-time alerts, remote immobilisation, and instant insurance documentation — the complete protection stack deployed in under a day.
92%
Recovery Rate
<60s
Alert Delivery
67%
Fewer Incidents
$180K+
Avg Annual Savings
18%
Insurance Reduction
20min
Install Per Asset
April 10, 2026
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