- Small fleets (1–3 trucks) can deliver enterprise-grade live GPS tracking to customers using the driver smartphone mobile app without buying extra hardware.
- Larger fleets (5+ trucks) benefit from dedicated hardwired ELD gateways like Samsara and Motive for continuous engine diagnostics and HOS tracking.
- Encrypted customer tracking links reduce inbound check calls by 70% regardless of fleet size.
Meeting Shipper Visibility Expectations on a Budget
In 2026, auto transport brokers and dealerships expect live tracking links for every load. However, for an independent owner-operator or 2-truck carrier, purchasing expensive proprietary telematics hardware for every trailer can be cost-prohibitive.
The good news is that modern cloud TMS software provides flexible tracking options tailored to your fleet size. Explore our TMS for Owner-Operators to learn more.
App-Based Tracking vs. Hardwired ELD Telematics
• App-Based Mobile Tracking: The driver's smartphone streams background GPS coordinates to your dispatch board and customer tracking links while on an active load.
• Hardwired ELD Telematics: For growing fleets (5+ trucks), integrating with Samsara or Motive adds live engine diagnostics, odometer syncing, and automated IFTA calculation. Read our Spring 2026 Live GPS release.
Deliver Modern Tracking to Your Customers
Discover how Vianorda empowers fleets of all sizes with real-time visibility. Review our pricing plans or request a demo.