Best Telematics & ELD for 3PLs

J.J. Keller Encompass is a comprehensive fleet management platform combining FMCSA-certified ELD functionality with GPS tracking, driver behavior monitoring, and DOT compliance management. The platform features the VT100 two-in-one device for simplified hardware deployment, real-time HOS tracking with violation alerts, electronic DVIR, and IFTA reporting. Backed by 70+ years of DOT compliance expertise, Encompass delivers compliance-first fleet management with optional dash camera integration for driver safety coaching.

Omnitracs ELD delivers electronic logging device compliance and fleet telematics for carriers of all sizes. The platform provides hours-of-service management, driver vehicle inspection reports, and FMCSA compliance documentation. Now part of Solera, Omnitracs combines decades of fleet technology experience with modern cloud connectivity. The system serves carriers seeking proven ELD compliance from an established fleet technology provider.

Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) has evolved from an ELD compliance startup to a comprehensive fleet automation platform serving 100,000 customers and 1.3M drivers. Their July 2025 $150M raise from Kleiner Perkins at positive cash flow positions them for IPO with JPMorgan as lead bank. The AI-powered platform combines ELD, GPS tracking, dashcams, maintenance, and the Motive Card for spend management. Enterprise customers like FedEx Freight, Cintas, and KONE demonstrate their move upmarket, with enterprise ARR doubling since 2024.

Samsara delivers the Connected Operations Cloud, providing integrated fleet management, telematics, and AI-powered safety across vehicles, equipment, and sites. The platform combines GPS tracking, ELD compliance, AI dashcams, and real-time sensor data in a unified system serving over tens of thousands of customers. With continuous software updates and expanding capabilities across fleet, equipment, and facility operations, Samsara serves organizations seeking modern IoT-based operations visibility.

Geotab has built the largest commercial telematics platform globally without taking outside funding—a testament to founder Neil Cawse's bootstrap discipline since 2000. As a certified ELD and telematics provider, the platform now processes 100 billion data points daily across 5+ million vehicle subscriptions for 100,000+ customers in 160+ countries. Their open SDK and 700+ partner marketplace differentiate them from closed ecosystems. Major government contracts including the US Air Force (21K vehicles), USPS ($301M), and DHS validate their enterprise security posture. FIPS 140-3 cryptographic validation sets the security benchmark.

Verizon Connect Reveal has become a fleet management standard through Verizon's acquisition of Fleetmatics in 2016. The platform serves 80,000+ customers with comprehensive GPS tracking, AI dashcams, ELD compliance, and maintenance management. In January 2025, they launched Extended View Cameras (near 360-degree visibility) and customizable DVIR with real-time inspection alerts. Their annual Fleet Technology Trends Report shows 47% of fleets achieve positive ROI from GPS tracking within one year. The Reveal Starter Plan starts at approximately $23.50/vehicle/month.

Rand McNally DriverConnect combines FMCSA-certified ELD compliance with GPS fleet tracking and industry-leading truck-specific navigation covering 229,000 miles of routing. The platform offers multiple hardware options (Vehicle Link, ELD 50, GX6, IntelliRoute TND), real-time vehicle tracking, driver behavior monitoring, IFTA reporting, and maintenance management. Canada ELD certified with SafetyDirect AI dash cam integration for comprehensive fleet safety.

Transflo Telematics, powered by Geotab as the #1 ELD reseller, delivers comprehensive fleet management combining FMCSA-certified T-Series ELD with advanced GPS tracking, predictive maintenance, and AI-powered driver safety analytics. The platform integrates with Transflo Mobile+ used by 2.2 million drivers, offering real-time vehicle health monitoring, AI dash cameras for behavior detection, and seamless document capture. Serves 81% of top 250 fleets and 80% of top 10 freight brokers.

Fleet Complete delivers a comprehensive fleet management platform serving 2.6 million subscribers through telecom carrier partnerships with AT&T and other major providers. The platform combines GPS tracking, driver behavior monitoring, and the FC Vision AI video solution for safety and compliance. Now part of PowerFleet, Fleet Complete serves fleets across North America, Australia, and Europe seeking carrier-integrated telematics with broad cellular coverage and simplified billing through existing telecom relationships.

GPS Insight operates as part of Accel-KKR's fleet technology portfolio following the May 2021 acquisition and merger with InSight Mobile Data and Rhino Fleet Tracking. The combined platform serves 11,000+ accounts and 225,000+ vehicles across 30+ industries. The December 2021 acquisition of FieldAware added field service management capabilities for mid-market and enterprise service organizations. The Scottsdale, Arizona headquarters serves as the hub for Class 3-6 fleet management across the US and Canada.