REAL-TIME TRACKING FOR NON-BS6 CHASSIS: FINDING THE RIGHT MARKET FIT

This research paper addresses the critical challenge of tracking non-BS6 drive-away chassis, vehicles that lack On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) ports, license plates, and other conventional identifiers. These chassis, often in transit from manufacturing facilities to export ports, pose significant tracking difficulties due to the absence of built-in electronic systems. The objective of this study is to identify the most reliable, cost-effective, and operationally feasible tracking solution for such vehicles.Using a non-probability purposive sampling method, over 40 companies offering tracking technologies were initially identified. In-depth discussions were conducted with a shortlisted set of providers based on technical compatibility and operational capacity. The study critically analyzed both hardware-based GPS/GSM solutions and mobile SIM-based tracking alternatives, evaluating each against key parameters such as real-time visibility, reverse logistics, ease of deployment, and cost.Among the companies evaluated, some emerged as top candidates, offering practical and scalable rental-based GPS tracking solutions that eliminate the need for capital investment while ensuring real-time monitoring. The research concludes that rental-based GPS/GSM systems present the most effective model for tracking non-BS6 chassis during transit, balancing technological reliability with economic viability.