ELD devices are mandatory for any long-haul vehicles. For owner operators, that can be a problem, especially as many cost several hundred a month, per vehicle. Luckily, there are plenty of ELDs suitable for owner operators and small fleet managers. Modern e-logging devices are versatile, connect to phones, and deliver a lot of data for … Read more
GPS tracking solutions are a key part of most modern fleet management. Dispatch needs a GPS tracking system to manage vehicles, provide customers with arrival estimates, etc. Tracking fleet location is also essential to theft prevention. Plus, most GPS allows you to track vehicle locations, speed, and sudden stops. That’s useful for insurance, fleet maintenance … Read more
Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) are required by law for any long-haul vehicles in the United States. While they reduce costs for many larger fleets, that isn’t always the case for smaller ones. Instead, owner-operators, freelancers, and very small fleets often can’t easily absorb high monthly costs. Choosing an ELD without subscription fees can help to … Read more
Telematic systems are essential to modern fleet management. In fact, most fleets rely on having telematics data to plan logistics, track fleets, and keep customers informed. In most cases, telematics provide GPS data, in-vehicle communication, and vehicle maintenance tracking. You can also monitor driver behavior, potential accidents, and much more. Fleets use this data to … Read more
PeopleNet Fleet Manager is a fleet management software solution created by PeopleNet. Today, Trimble owns the platform. The software is still available as PeopleNet Fleet Manager to old PeopleNet customers. However, new users must buy it as Trimble Fleet Manager. Trimble was founded in 1978 as a GPS navigation system. Since then, it’s branched into … Read more
While there are dozens of ELD options, the best electronic logging devices are the ones that fit your fleet and its needs. Today, the ELD mandate has been in effect for more than 2 years. The ELD market is maturing, meaning you have a range of providers offering different types of service aimed at different … Read more
Ezlogz was founded in 2015 as a fleet management and telematics company. Today, the brand specializes in ELD solutions. It also launched the first blockchain-based logging device on the market. Today, over 50,000 drivers utilize Ezlogz ELD hardware and software in their vehicles across some 10,000 accounts. While relatively small, the Washington-based ELD provider delivers … Read more
Teletrac Navman is a fleet management and GPS company formed in 2015, at the merging of Teletrac and Navman. As one of the largest global developers of GPS hardware, Teletrac Navman is a very well-established brand with hundreds of thousands of users across the globe. As such, the brand is reliable, offers a very strong … Read more
DriveELD is an ELD provider based in Iowa, USA. The brand was founded in 2017, making it one of the newest ELD solutions on the market. While that does mean the brand lacks years of feedback and brand continuity offered by some competitors, it means the brand used that feedback during development. As a result, … Read more
Zonar is a fleet management company founded in 2001. The brand launched its first AORDB solution in 2014 and launched its most recent ELD in 2019. While not as well known as some competitors, Zonar is the official ELD provider for Knight Transportation, one of the largest trucking companies in the United States. The brand … Read more
