The best fleet tracking company for a small business is usually one with posted per-vehicle pricing and no long contract, such as Fleetr, Linxup, Azuga or Force Fleet Tracking at about $10 to $35 per vehicle per month. Larger fleets that need ELDs, AI dashcams and deep integrations tend to choose Motive, Samsara or Verizon Connect, which quote prices on request. Compare the monthly fee, the hardware cost, the contract length and the refund window before you sign.
This guide is for owners and managers of service fleets, small businesses and trucking carriers who want to see where vehicles are, coach drivers or meet the federal ELD rule. The companies below range from plug-in GPS trackers you can buy online to enterprise telematics platforms and a transportation management system built for freight.
The details that matter most are often the hardest to find: the hardware fee, how long the contract runs, whether you can get a refund and how long trip history is kept. A longer term can cut the hardware fee to $0, while a dashcam roughly doubles the monthly bill.
Below you will find each pick's posted prices and terms, a cost breakdown, a plain comparison of trackers, telematics platforms and TMS software, the ELD rules and the red flags to check before you sign.
Company reviews
Best for trucking fleets that want ELDs and AI dashcams on one platform: Motive
- Pricing Model
- Tiered plans
- Update Speed
- 1-3 s (vehicles) / 60 s (assets)
- Camera Features
- AI dash cam
Why we picked it. Motive combines ELD compliance, AI dashcams and fleet spend management. The company cites one customer, Cascade, running more than 3,000 vehicles on the platform.
More details, pros and cons
Pros
- ELD and AI dashcams in one system
- Fuel and spend management
- Built for large commercial fleets
Cons
- No public pricing
- Contract terms not posted
Skip it if: You have a handful of vehicles and want to buy online without a sales call.
More about Motive
Motive offers fast updates, AI driven dash cams and powerful analytics. Ideal for fleets focused on safety and advanced telematics.
Best for large, mixed fleets that need one platform for vehicles, equipment and compliance: Samsara
- Pricing Model
- Tiered plans
- Update Speed
- 5 s (active) / 300 s (idle)
- Camera Features
- AI dual facing
Why we picked it. Samsara covers vehicles, trailers, equipment and ELD compliance in one connected platform and integrates with other tools, including the Alvys TMS. Its pricing page asks for your fleet size before showing options.
More details, pros and cons
Key products: Vehicle telematics, ELD compliance, AI dashcams, EV and equipment tracking
Pros
- Wide coverage of vehicles and equipment
- ELD compliance tools
- Electric vehicle support
Cons
- Pricing shown only after you share fleet size with sales
- Contract terms not posted
Skip it if: You want month-to-month terms you can see before you talk to sales.
More about Samsara
Samsara offers advanced cloud based analytics and multi asset visibility. Ideal for companies expanding fleet operations.
Best for driver scoring and rewards with posted tier pricing: Azuga
- Monthly price
- $25
Why we picked it. Azuga posts three clear tiers and builds driver scores and a driver rewards program into every plan. Per the company, you can install its OBD tracker in about 20 seconds.
More details, pros and cons
Pros
- Posted per-vehicle tier pricing
- Driver scoring and rewards on all tiers
- 24/7 support included
- Fuel card and API integration on SafeFleet
Cons
- Contract length not posted
- The dashcam add-on more than doubles the BasicFleet price
Skip it if: You want a no-contract plan you can confirm before buying.
More about Azuga
Azuga combines GPS tracking, safety scoring and mobile tools in a user friendly platform. Ideal for fleets that want practical telematics without complexity.
Best for field service companies that want dispatch and scheduling built in: Verizon Connect
- Pricing Model
- Contract plans
- Update Speed
- Standard frequency
- Camera Features
- AI dash cam
Why we picked it. Verizon Connect pairs near real-time tracking and historic replays with fuel card checks, maintenance automation and field service dispatch. It suits companies with crews and schedules, not just vehicles.
More details, pros and cons
Key products: GPS tracking, AI dashcams, ELD solutions, field service scheduling and routing
Pros
- Field service scheduling and routing
- Fuel card verification and idling alerts
- AI dashcams and ELD options
Cons
- Plans shown only after you fill out a sales form
- Contract terms not posted
Skip it if: You want self-serve pricing and online checkout.
More about Verizon Connect
Verizon Connect provides enterprisegrade reporting, compliance tools and integrated telematics. Recommended for large fleets needing operational depth.
How much fleet tracking costs
Fleet tracking usually has two costs: a monthly subscription per vehicle and a one-time hardware fee. As listed October 2026:
- Basic GPS tracking: $10 to $25 per vehicle per month (Force, Fleetr, Linxup, Azuga).
- Safety and diagnostics tiers: $20 to $35 per vehicle per month.
- Dashcam plans: $24 to $44 per vehicle per month, plus camera hardware or setup of $30 to $199 where published.
- Enterprise platforms: Motive, Samsara and Verizon Connect quote by fleet size.
Longer contracts often cut the hardware fee. Linxup, for example, charges $69 for a tracker with no contract and $0 on a 3-year term.
How to choose a fleet tracking company
- Count vehicles and assets. Some entry plans cap vehicles (Force Starter covers up to 3).
- Decide if you need video. Dashcams roughly double the monthly cost but help with claims and coaching.
- Check ELD needs. If your trucks fall under the ELD rule, confirm the device is on FMCSA’s registered list.
- Read the contract. Compare no-contract pricing to 2-year and 3-year terms and ask about early termination fees.
- Look at history and update speed. Ask how often locations refresh and how long trip data is stored.
- Check integrations. Fuel cards, payroll, accounting and dispatch tools save the most time.
GPS tracker, telematics platform or TMS
Plug-in GPS trackers (Fleetr, Linxup, Force, Azuga) show location, trips, speeding and engine codes. They suit service fleets and small businesses.
Telematics platforms (Motive, Samsara, Verizon Connect) add ELDs, AI dashcams, equipment tracking and dispatch. They suit larger or regulated fleets.
Transportation management systems like Alvys run the freight business itself: loads, dispatch, invoicing and settlements. They pull location data from driver apps and ELDs rather than selling their own trackers.
ELD rules for trucking fleets
Electronic logging devices replaced paper hours of service logbooks for most commercial drivers covered by the rule. FMCSA keeps an official list of registered, self-certified ELDs. It also removes devices that fail to meet minimum requirements: on August 6, 2026, it removed five ELDs from the list, and carriers using them must switch.
Before you buy, search the FMCSA list for the exact device model. Exemptions exist, so check FMCSA’s guidance for your operation.
Red flags before you sign
- No written price for the monthly fee or the hardware.
- Auto-renewing multi-year contracts with early termination fees you were not told about.
- Return rules that charge you the device value if you miss a deadline.
- An ELD that is not on FMCSA’s registered list.
- Short data retention that will not cover claims or disputes.
Terms to know
- Telematics
- Technology that sends vehicle location, speed and engine data from the vehicle to software over a cellular network.
- OBD port
- The on-board diagnostics port under the dashboard where most plug-in trackers connect.
- ELD
- Electronic logging device, the system that records a commercial driver's hours of service.
- Geofence
- A virtual boundary on a map that triggers an alert when a vehicle enters or leaves it.
- TMS
- Transportation management system, software that runs loads, dispatch, billing and settlements for carriers.
- Driver scorecard
- A rating built from speeding, harsh braking and similar events to guide coaching.
