a computer - implemented tracking method includes receiving a tracking request at a vehicle associated computing system . the method also includes authenticating the tracking request and determining a vehicle location via a gps in communication with the vacs . the method further includes transmitting the vehicle location from the vacs to a tracking request associated computing system . the method also includes monitoring the vehicle for at least one delay - event . the method additionally includes transmitting data corresponding to the delay event to the tracs , contingent on the occurrence of at least one delay - event .