Bartco are delighted to announce the release of Zones. An innovative new feature designed to transform how organisations monitor and manage their equipment fleets. Built on live GPS data from the Bartco Tracking platform, Zones enables users to define, and control geofenced areas around depots, work sites, and hire locations through a simple and intuitive web interface.
Developed to give operators greater visibility, efficiency, and control, Zones delivers a suite of intelligent automation and security capabilities—making it an essential tool for hire companies, contractors, and asset-heavy operations.
Automation That Reduces Workload and Human Error
One of Zones’ most powerful advantages is its ability to trigger automatic actions when assets enter or exit defined areas. These automated triggers can include:
- Alarm activation
- Hire closeout
- Delivery dispatch job completion
This automation enhances operational efficiency and reduces the administrative burden traditionally associated with asset handovers, hire management, and field operations.
Automatic Programming and Blanking for Seamless Worksite Operations
Zones also introduces automatic programming and blanking, enabling assets to be instantly configured as they arrive on or leave a worksite. This ensures that equipment remains compliant with site requirements while minimizing manual intervention.
Better Worksite Planning Through Condition-Based Management
Rather than managing individual assets in isolation, Zones empowers planners to define and control broader worksite conditions. This shift allows teams to operate more strategically, standardising behaviour across all assets as they move between different operational environments.
Strengthened Security with Instant Theft Alerts
Theft and unauthorised movement pose ongoing risks for asset managers. With Zones, users receive immediate alerts when equipment travels outside predefined boundaries, improving response times and reducing potential losses.
Ideal Applications
Zones is suited to a wide range of operational contexts, including:
- Hire management
- Plant and equipment inventory tracking
- Automated asset programming based on position
More to Come in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, Bartco will expand Zones with a suite of advanced automation features designed to further streamline fleet and worksite management. These enhancements will include automatic programming and blanking, enabling assets to update or clear their messaging as they enter or leave defined zones, as well as more intelligent worksite condition management that allows planners to control behaviours at a site-wide level rather than asset-by-asset. Additional workflow automations are also planned, giving users even greater efficiency, consistency, and control across their operations.
With the launch of Zones, Bartco continue their commitment to delivering advanced, connected solutions that simplify operations and strengthen asset oversight. For organisations seeking greater efficiency, security, and automation, Zones represents a significant step forward in modern fleet and worksite management.
Ready to Optimise Your Fleet?
Contact Bartco to find out how Zones can streamline your operations, protect your assets, and transform the way you manage your equipment.
1300 306 106 | sales@bartco.com.au