Global positioning systems (GPS); Tracking system comprising of computer hardware and software for use in tracking and locating objects and people using GPS data; Vehicle and heavy equipment locating, tracking and security system comprised of an antenna and radio transmitter to be placed in a vehicle or on heavy equipment; Vehicle locator and recovery device programmed to use global positioning systems (GPS) and cellular telecommunications; Vehicle tracking devices comprised of cellular radio modules, computer software, computer hardware, sensors, transmitters, receivers and global positioning satellite receivers, all for use in vehicle tracking and monitoring, and anti-theft vehicle alarms; Wireless transceivers with collection and display technology for the status and tracking of vehicles; Automated system comprising of computer software, hardware and communications devices for planning, scheduling, controlling, monitoring and providing information on transportation assets and parts thereof