GPS tracking used to be simple: a dot on a map. Now every vendor sells a platform with dash cams, maintenance alerts, fuel reports and driver scores, and the price page says "contact us." It's easy to end up paying for features you never open.

So we kept this list practical. We ranked ten GPS fleet tracking systems on what fleets actually care about: published pricing where it exists, core tracking features, and how well each one works with an ELD if you run trucks that need one. Prices and details were checked on vendor sites in October 2026. Where a vendor only quotes, we say so.

Quick Picks

• Best for large fleets: Samsara
• Best for trucking safety: Motive
• Best for customization: Geotab
• Best for service fleets: Verizon Connect
• Best published price for small fleets: Linxup
• Lowest published monthly price: One Step GPS
• Best budget GPS plus ELD bundle: HOS247 TeleTrack
• Best for mixed and international fleets: Teletrac Navman
• Best for small business support: GPS Trackit
• Best for long haul enterprise: Omnitracs

How We Ranked Them

We looked at five things:

1. Price transparency. Can you see what it costs before talking to sales?
2. Core tracking. Live location, history, geofences, alerts and reports.
3. ELD integration. Is there an FMCSA registered ELD on the same platform, or a clean integration?
4. Hardware and contract. Plug in or hardwired, contract length, hardware cost.
5. Ease of use. App and portal usability, based on app store ratings where available.

We didn't test every device in a truck for this list. Where we report ratings, they come from public app stores, and pricing comes from vendor pages.

The 10 Best GPS Fleet Tracking Systems

1. Samsara: Best for large fleets

Samsara covers vehicles, trailers, equipment and sites in one platform, with real time GPS, AI dash cams, maintenance and a large integration marketplace. Its FMCSA registered ELD runs on the same vehicle gateway. The Samsara Driver app scored 4.7 on Google Play and 4.8 on the App Store when we checked.

• Price: quote only.
• ELD: built in, ELD ID SAMELD.
• Best for: fleets of 20 or more vehicles that want one platform.

2. Motive: Best for trucking safety

Motive pairs GPS tracking with AI dash cams, driver coaching, maintenance and the Motive Card for fuel and spend. Its ELD is FMCSA registered and widely used by trucking fleets.

• Price: quote only. Motive has advertised free hardware promotions for limited periods.
• ELD: built in, ELD ID MOTIVE.
• Best for: for hire trucking fleets focused on safety.

See our Motive ELD review and Samsara vs Motive.

3. Geotab: Best for customization

Geotab's GO devices collect detailed vehicle data, and MyGeotab turns it into reports, rules and alerts. The Geotab Marketplace adds partner solutions, and the API supports custom integrations. Geotab also works with factory telematics in several truck brands.

• Price: through resellers, quote only.
• ELD: Geotab Drive, ELD ID GEOTAB on GO devices.
• Best for: fleets with IT resources or a strong reseller.

4. Verizon Connect: Best for service fleets

Verizon Connect Reveal offers GPS tracking, routing, maintenance, driver scoring and dash cams, plus field service tools like scheduling and dispatch.

• Price: quote only.
• ELD: Reveal ELD Logbook and WorkPlan and HOS, both FMCSA registered. Driver app ratings for Reveal ELD Logbook were low when we checked, so test it with your drivers.
• Best for: service fleets with technicians and vans.

See Geotab vs Verizon Connect and our Fleetmatics Reveal review.

5. Linxup: Best published price for small fleets

Linxup publishes its pricing, which is rare. GPS tracking is $25 per vehicle per month. The plug in tracker is $69 one time on month to month, $29.99 with a 2 year contract, or free with a 3 year contract. Linxup's ELD is a separate $30 per vehicle per month. The Linxup app scored 4.4 on Google Play and 4.5 on the App Store when we checked.

• Price: $25 a month for GPS.
• ELD: available, $30 a month.
• Best for: small fleets that want clear pricing. Read our Linxup ELD review.

6. One Step GPS: Lowest published monthly price

One Step GPS lists real time tracking at $13.95 a month with a free device, no contracts and a 100 day money back guarantee. The device has to be returned if you cancel.

• Price: $13.95 a month.
• ELD: check with the vendor for current ELD options.
• Best for: small fleets that mainly need location tracking on a tight budget.

7. HOS247 TeleTrack: Best budget GPS plus ELD bundle

HOS247 sells a dedicated telematics GPS tracker on its TeleTrack plan at $17 a month, or bundled with its ELD on ELD TeleTrack at $35 a month, which also includes IFTA. Devices are free with annual payment. If you pay monthly, the GPS device is $69 and the logging device is $79. There's no contract.

• Price: $17 a month for GPS, $35 with ELD.
• ELD: built in on bundle plans.
• Best for: small trucking fleets that want ELD and GPS from one low cost vendor. See our HOS247 ELD review.

8. Teletrac Navman: Best for mixed and international fleets

Teletrac Navman offers GPS tracking, video and compliance tools for mixed fleets of trucks, vans and equipment, and operates in several countries.

• Price: quote only.
• ELD: offers compliance tools; confirm current FMCSA registered devices.
• Best for: mixed fleets and companies with operations outside the US.

9. GPS Trackit: Best for small business support

GPS Trackit targets small and mid sized businesses with GPS tracking, dash cams and ELD add ons.

• Price: quote only on its site when we checked. Third party sites list figures, but we couldn't confirm them with the vendor.
• ELD: offered as an add on.
• Best for: small businesses that want a guided setup.

10. Omnitracs: Best for long haul enterprise

Omnitracs has a long history with large long haul carriers and offers in cab platforms, compliance and analytics. It has several FMCSA registered devices, including Omnitracs One with its Intelligent Vehicle Gateway.

• Price: quote only.
• ELD: built in, several registered devices.
• Best for: large carriers with complex operations.

Price Table

System	Published GPS price	Hardware	Contract	ELD
Samsara	Quote	Quote	Quote	Built in
Motive	Quote	Promotions vary	Quote	Built in
Geotab	Reseller quote	Reseller quote	Varies	Geotab Drive
Verizon Connect	Quote	Quote	Quote	Reveal ELD Logbook
Linxup	$25 a month	$69, $29.99 on 2 years, free on 3 years	None, 2 or 3 years	$30 a month
One Step GPS	$13.95 a month	Free, return on cancel	None	Check vendor
HOS247 TeleTrack	$17 a month	Free with annual, $69 monthly	None	$35 bundle
Teletrac Navman	Quote	Quote	Quote	Check vendor
GPS Trackit	Quote	Quote	Quote	Add on
Omnitracs	Quote	Quote	Quote	Built in

Prices checked October 2026. Taxes, installation and add ons not included.

ELD Integration: Why It Matters

If your trucks need an ELD, you have two choices: one platform for both, or separate GPS and ELD systems.

One platform

Samsara, Motive, Geotab, Verizon Connect, Omnitracs and HOS247 TeleTrack all offer GPS and ELD together. Benefits:

• One device per truck in many setups.
• Driver logs and location in the same portal.
• IFTA reports built from the same GPS data.
• One bill and one support line.

Separate systems

Some fleets keep an existing ELD and add a cheap GPS tracker. That can work, but you'll manage two portals, two contracts and two sets of hardware. It also means IFTA data may come from one system and hours from another.

Watch out for one thing: ELD hours of service location data is deliberately limited to about a 1 mile radius during normal driving for driver privacy. It's not a substitute for real GPS tracking.

What To Look For

Update frequency

How often does the map refresh? Some trackers update every few seconds, others every minute or longer. For dispatch, faster is better. For basic tracking, a minute is fine.

Alerts

Look for speeding, idling, geofence entry and exit, after hours use and maintenance alerts. Make sure you can control who gets them so they don't become noise.

Reports

Check for trip history, idle time, mileage by state, stops and fuel use. Export to a spreadsheet should be easy.

Hardware

Plug in trackers are quick to install but easy to unplug. Hardwired units are more secure but need installation. Heavy trucks may need a 9 pin or 16 pin harness.

Contract terms

Ask about length, auto renewal, early termination and hardware return. Get it in writing.

What GPS Tracking Saves

Tracking pays off in a few predictable places. It's worth estimating these before you buy so you know what to measure afterward.

Idling

Idle reports show which trucks sit running. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates a heavy duty truck burns about 0.8 gallons of fuel an hour at idle. At the EIA's on highway diesel average of $6.276 a gallon for the week of October 19, 2026, that's about $5 an hour. Cutting just one idle hour a day per truck can be worth well over $1,000 a year per truck.

Unauthorized use

After hours and weekend alerts show when vehicles move outside work time. Many fleets find this alone pays for tracking.

Billing disputes

Arrival and departure times from GPS settle detention and delivery disputes fast.

Theft recovery

A tracked truck or trailer is easier to find. Some insurers offer discounts for tracking, so ask yours.

You can run your own numbers with our ELD ROI calculator, which includes idle reduction.

Driver Privacy

Drivers are more likely to accept tracking when they know what's tracked and why. Explain it up front, focus on safety and efficiency rather than punishment, and set clear rules for personal use. If you add driver facing cameras, put the policy in writing.

Questions To Ask Before You Buy

1. What's the total cost per vehicle per month, including hardware and installation?
2. How long is the contract, and what happens if I cancel early?
3. How often does location update?
4. Does it include an FMCSA registered ELD, or integrate with mine?
5. Can I export my data if I leave?
6. What does support look like, and when is it available?

Our Verdict

For large fleets that want everything on one platform, Samsara and Motive lead, with Geotab the best choice for fleets that want to customize. Verizon Connect suits service businesses.

For small fleets, the published price options are the easiest place to start. Linxup at $25 a month and One Step GPS at $13.95 a month cover tracking well. If you run trucks that also need an ELD, HOS247's $35 ELD TeleTrack bundle is one of the lowest cost ways to get both from a single vendor.

Want help comparing quotes? Use our custom quote page, or browse our fleet management reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does GPS fleet tracking cost?

Published prices we found in October 2026 ranged from $13.95 a month at One Step GPS to $25 a month at Linxup per vehicle. Enterprise platforms are quote only.

What's the best GPS tracker for a small fleet?

Linxup and One Step GPS publish clear pricing. If you need an ELD too, HOS247's ELD TeleTrack bundle combines both for $35 a month.

Can my ELD replace a GPS tracker?

Not fully. ELD hours of service location data is limited to about a 1 mile radius for privacy. Many ELD vendors offer tracking as a separate feature or plan.

Do I need a contract for GPS tracking?

Not always. Linxup, One Step GPS and HOS247 all list no contract options.

Are plug in trackers good enough?

For most small fleets, yes. Hardwired units are harder to tamper with.

Sources

• Samsara, Motive, Geotab, Verizon Connect, Teletrac Navman, GPS Trackit and Omnitracs product pages, checked October 2026.
• Linxup pricing, linxup.com, checked October 2026.
• One Step GPS pricing, onestepgps.com, checked October 2026.
• HOS247 GPS tracking and ELD pricing, hos247.com, checked October 2026.
• FMCSA registered ELD list, eld.fmcsa.dot.gov, checked October 2026.
• Google Play and Apple App Store listings, checked October 2026.

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