To track forklift location inside a warehouse, use an indoor real-time location system (RTLS), because GPS signals are unreliable under a roof. An RTLS places fixed anchors on the ceiling, walls or racking and a tag or reader on each forklift, then calculates each truck's position from the radio signals between them. Ultra-wideband gives precise positions suited to safety zones and route analysis, while Bluetooth Low Energy costs less and suits zone-level tracking. The software turns positions into heat maps, route playback, idle-time reports and zone alerts.
The full guide is forklift tracker systems. Plan anchor placement from a site survey, since racking height, metal and stock levels affect coverage, and confirm coverage in yards and trailers if trucks go there. Decide which decisions the data will support: fleet sizing, congestion at intersections, speed in pedestrian areas or locating trucks at shift change. Location data tied to identifiable operators needs a clear policy on use and access. For outdoor yards, GPS works and is covered in forklift GPS tracking.