Methods and systems related to asset identification triggered geofencing

A method comprising:

• coupling a tracking device to a vehicle, the vehicle having an identification number;
• associating the identification number with the tracking device;
• creating a geo-fence boundary containing a location of the vehicle;
• and
• sending a first message from the tracking device indicating that the vehicle has traveled outside the geo-fence boundary.

A method comprising:

• coupling a tracking device to a vehicle, the vehicle having an identification number;
• associating the identification with the tracking device;
• creating a geo-fence boundary containing a location of the tracking device;
• monitoring location of the vehicle relative to the geo-fence boundary by way of the tracking device;
• detecting disassociation of the of the tracking device from the vehicle;
• and responsive to disassociation
• sending a first message from the tracking device indicating disassociation of the tracking device from the vehicle.

A tracking device comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory coupled to the processor;
• a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor;
• and
• a global positioning system (GPS) receiver coupled to the processor;
• the memory storing a program that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to:
• receive an identification number of a vehicle to which the system is coupled;
• create a geo-fence boundary, where the geo-fence boundary contains a location of the tracking device when the geo-fence is created;
• monitor location of the tracking device relative to the geo-fence boundary, the monitoring by way of the GPS receiver;
• send a boundary violation message to a lien-holder by way of the wireless transceiver if the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence boundary;
• and
• send a disassociation message to the lien-holder by way of the wireless transceiver if the tracking device is disassociated from the vehicle.