This document describes a vehicle monitoring system that uses GPS and a vehicle tracking device to determine a vehicle's position and transmit data via GSM networks to a telematics service. The telematics service processes and stores the vehicle information and provides operational and analytical reports to users through a web browser, allowing remote fleet management from anywhere. Key benefits of the system include real-time monitoring of vehicle location, fuel usage, driving behavior and other parameters to optimize routes, prevent theft, ensure legal compliance and extend vehicle life.