GPS Trackit Review: Top Management System for Small Fleets

Of the best GPS fleet management systems, GPS Trackit is a streamlined choice for small fleets. Our research has found it offers well-rounded software with customizable reporting and dynamic vehicle tracking capabilities. Bringing unlimited free training and a rare no-contract subscription plan to the table means it’s completely commitment-free, too.

In this review, we’ll dive into GPS Trackit’s strengths and weaknesses, pricing, and the features that make it stand out from the pack.

GPS Trackit Review: Summary with Pros and Cons

Before we dive into what GPS Trackit can (and can’t) offer your fleet business, here’s a summary of its main highlights and weaknesses according to our research.

GPS Trackit Review: Interface Layout and Navigation

After logging into your GPS Trackit account, the default homepage is its dashboard. Here you can add your custom graphs or offline device widgets so that you have an overview of your operations at a glance.

Whether you prefer to be dropped into a dashboard, a map view (as Verizon Connect does), a list of frequently used pages (as GPS Insight does), or something else, will come down to personal priorities as well as a stylistic preference.

However, I found it useful to have a dashboard showing you key stats about your fleet to be the most preferable, since it tells you tangible, up-to-date metrics that you can organize and customize to your liking.

On the left-hand side of the interface, you have a static navigation bar present on all pages you visit. Each section is well signposted with both an image and full text so you can never be confused about what you are diving into.

The likes of Quartix have sub-tools that are available upon hover or click, which could improve GPS Trackit’s ability to get you to where you need to be as fast as possible. But I’m still a fan of the interface overall, especially since it looks fairly modern compared to more archaic styles of platforms such as Azuga.

GPS Trackit Review: Key Features

There are plenty of core functionalities of GPS Trackit to break down, from custom alerts to reporting capabilities. Let’s begin with its real-time tracking tools.

Dynamic vehicle tracking

GPS Trackit has appealing tracking capabilities. Powered by Google Maps, it brings you accurate location data to give you a bird’s eye view of your entire workforce with dynamic maps and breadcrumb trails. Plus, its quick 60‑second data refresh brings you reliable information about where your vehicles are on an interactive map at a moment’s notice (albeit, that is slower than the industry standard of 30 seconds found with top providers like Samsara and Verizon Connect, and far behind industry leaders like Spireon).

You can set up geofences (although, annoyingly, you can’t edit them after they are saved) and receive alerts when a driver crosses a boundary onto a non‑authorized route. Furthermore, you can add landmarks, such as your home and work address.

In turn, this allows you to view landmark reports, which include the time spent and driver interaction at each landmark. As such, GPS Trackit allows you to verify exactly where your vehicles are 24/7 and that they go only where you want them to go.

While you can view vehicle locations and log route details (such as arrival and departure times), the platform does not include built-in scheduling or job assignments unless you purchase the field service add-on. Automatic route optimization and real-time traffic alerts are also not part of the core offering.

Customizable reporting

GPS Trackit allows you to build customized reports for the data you need to see. This means you’re faced with less clutter and only see the most valuable information, including:

• Driver speed and safety scores
• Driver scorecards
• Driver activity at particular landmarks
• State‑by‑state mileage summaries to help you stay on top of fuel taxes
• Temperature reports

Managers can set up customized alerts (via email or text) to monitor events like speeding, idling, or geofence breaches. Detailed driver scorecards provide insights into driving behaviors, although crash reporting is limited to basic event logs (we’ll go into this safety feature, amongst others, further down this page).

I especially like that, as part of the Reporting section of the interface, you have different tabs for different reports, similar to Verizon Connect Reveal (albeit, Verizon employs this across its whole interface rather than just for reporting). This isn’t a design and usability aspect that other fleet software always employs (notably Quartix) and it’s a welcome addition for fleet managers who need to gather and cross-reference a variety of information quickly.

Vehicle and asset management

GPS Trackit scores highly for driver and vehicle management. Its comprehensive reporting and alert tools help fleet managers track driver behavior and ensure compliance. Key features include:

• Maintenance reminders: Set up alerts for routine tasks like tire rotations and oil changes
• Engine monitoring: The platform logs engine temperature, which can be crucial for detecting potential issues
• Optional add‑ons: For businesses with refrigerated or temperature-sensitive cargo, a paid upgrade is available to monitor cargo temperatures. The system does not offer full hardware diagnostics, so some issues must be tracked manually

Fuel management

Robust fuel tracking capabilities help managers monitor driver behavior and fuel consumption. The solution includes:

• Detailed mileage reports are broken down by state (aiding IFTA compliance)
• Fuel card functionality that can restrict transactions and set spending limits
• Alerts to identify patterns that may lead to unnecessary fuel consumption

These are fairly commonplace features for fleet management tools, although they aren’t always included by default (as with Quartix where you need to purchase an add-on), while fuel card functionality can vary widely depending on the specific fuel card in question so it’s worth checking your specific fuel card is covered. I’d argue that Samsara and Verizon Connect also take their fuel management a step further with predictive forecasting that GPS Trackit doesn’t offer.

Safety features

Safety is supported through a variety of real‑time alerts and comprehensive safety reports. GPS Trackit logs events like rapid acceleration, hard braking, and sudden stops, while driver scorecards help foster safer driving practices.

As you can see from the image below, the scorecards for each driver detail an overall score, colored to represent its value (green being good, yellow middling, and red bad). You can also see the total number of safety events, plus vehicle speed events and speeding values for a specified period, as well as expand the scorecard to get a more detailed look at where exactly the driver is reportedly acting unsafe.

To make sure you are always aware of how safe your fleet is, you can set up custom alerts for specific driver behaviors. That list includes:

• Rapid acceleration
• Speeding (both vehicle speeds over a limit you set and driving over posted speed limits)
• Hard braking
• Sudden stops
• Hard turns

Thereafter, you’ll also have driver safety reports for each driver that give you details for coaching that driver to improve. There’s also a speed report that can identify when and where drivers tend to speed in your area and a trends feature that lets you view all drivers (or one) to see how they’ve been looking for the week, month, or quarter.

Although, like Quartix and Teletrac Navman, there is no dedicated panic button and detailed crash reporting is limited (unlike Samsara and Verizon Connect), the system can also integrate with dashcam hardware to capture high‑definition video evidence when needed.

Smart hardware options

GPS Trackit supplies some smart hardware options to have better oversight of individual fleet vehicles. Let’s look at two of its key offerings.

VidFleet Smart Video Solution

Protect your fleet and your drivers from fraudulent claims with objective video evidence you can easily obtain. GPS Trackit claims to provide the “industry’s clearest picture”.

What really sets it apart from other dashcam solutions is that it offers real-time voice prompt driver coaching which providers such as Teletrac Navman can’t offer, as well as actionable reports. These can predict and prevent accidents as well as reduce risky driver behavior. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer covert installation, which RAM Tracking does.

Apollo ELD Solution

With Apollo ELD (electronic logging device), your drivers can easily log their hours, reduce violations, and avoid penalties.

GPS Trackit’s ELD solution is comprehensive yet easy to use. It can:

• Simplify driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR)
• Display a graph grid of drivers’ daily duty status changes
• Store original records (which cannot be revised) and edited versions
• Generate and transmit reports

Apollo ELD simplifies compliance for your drivers and fleet. However, while it may have all the necessary compliance tools to keep you on top of ELD mandates, it doesn’t offer driver ELD health reports or have an in-cab Wi-Fi hotspot – features that only Verizon and Samsara offer. That said, its functionality is particularly well-suited for smaller fleets, which secures GPS Trackit a spot in our best ELD provider rankings.

How Much Does GPS Trackit Cost?

GPS Trackit offers several contract options listed on its web shop for its Fleet Tracking Software Subscription package:

• Month-to‑month: $39.99 per vehicle/month
• 12‑month contract: $34.99 per vehicle/month
• 24‑month contract: $29.99 per vehicle/month
• 36‑month contract: $24.99 per vehicle/month

At the end of a contract, customers will be billed on a month-to-month rate until the equipment is returned to GPS Trackit.

With every plan, you’ll get free hardware included (although you’ll need to pay a flat rate of $19 for that hardware to be delivered). It’s worth noting that the hardware has a lifetime warranty which is a significant plus when comparing value against competitors like Verizon Connect and Samsara.

Add-ons for features such as field service management, advanced dashcam options, driver ID, and ELD compliance come at extra costs.

Are GPS Trackit’s prices competitive?

Considering its features and payment flexibility, GPS Trackit is reasonably priced when compared with the other top providers. It isn’t the most affordable system out there – that award goes to RAM Tracking, which offers cheap, long-term contracts of up to five years. There’s also Quartix, which offers rental services with a minimum contract of one year.

GPS Trackit offers a lifetime warranty, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a free demo. A major plus is that it’s easy to install – you simply connect the device’s power wire and mount the GPS antenna. However, if you’re not confident when it comes to handling hardware, GPS Trackit has a dedicated team of installation specialists – and they’ll install your product for free. 

We know it can be difficult to compare the full breadth of fleet management prices on the market. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to compare prices, try our quote comparison tool – let us know what you need and we’ll connect you with a range of fleet management providers so they can send you quotes that have been tailored to your business needs. 

GPS Trackit Review: Installation and Integrations

GPS Trackit is cloud‑based and accessible on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices (via the GPS Trackit Cloud app). The system supports self‑installation for most hardware (plug‑and‑play via the OBD-II port) but also offers professional installation at an extra charge.

Additionally, the platform provides an open API and supports numerous third‑party integrations, making it easier to consolidate data across your business tools. Asset tracking is available as an extra service (for additional cost) allowing you to monitor both powered and unpowered assets with features like geofencing and scheduled reporting.

GPS Trackit Review: Customer Support

Support is available by phone and email as well as via live chat functionality and an extensive online knowledge base. Operation hours for its phone lines are different depending on the help you need:

• National fleet advisors: Available Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm ET
• Customer care: Sunday to Saturday, 24 hours a day
• Billing department: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm ET
• Technical support: Sunday to Saturday, 24 hours a day

It’s not clear what the operation hours are for its chat and email support channels, as these aren’t stated. However, it would make sense if they were similar to those listed above depending on your query. You can access the chat support from within GPS Trackit, as shown below.

It’s worth stating that its online knowledge base also includes live training support should you and your team need it.

Overall then, GPS Trackit has solid support options with technical support available no matter the time of day, matching the likes of Verizon Connect and Samsara.

How Does GPS Trackit Compare With Other Fleet Management Systems?

What does GPS Trackit do well compared to the competition?

There are a few key ways in which GPS Trackit might be a good choice for your fleet business:

✅ Flexible, cost‑effective pricing: GPS Trackit offers no‑contract and month‑to‑month subscription options with free hardware. This flexibility contrasts with platforms like Verizon Connect Reveal and Azuga, which typically require a three‑year contract. Even Teletrac Navman TN360 mandates a 12‑month minimum commitment, making Trackit a more attractive option for fleets wary of long‑term financial commitments.

✅ Integrated asset and fuel tracking: GPS Trackit includes detailed fuel management tools such as state‑by‑state mileage reporting for IFTA compliance and fuel card controls, as well as optional cargo temperature monitoring. This suite of tools sets it apart from more basic systems like Quartix, which focus primarily on core tracking without any fuel usage and efficiency reporting included by default (its FleetCheck Fleet Management tool, which offers these features, is only integrated with InfoFleet plans).

✅ Robust video telematics integration: GPS Trackit offers an advanced video telematics solution with high‑quality dashcam options that can stream from up to four cameras simultaneously (not something advertised as possible with other fleet management companies like Teletrac Navman). Trackit’s robust video hardware provides a comprehensive view of driver behavior and vehicle events which is a significant advantage for fleets that need visual evidence of incidents.

Where does GPS Trackit fall short?

❌ Slower data refresh rates: GPS Trackit updates vehicle locations every 60 seconds, whereas providers such as Verizon Connect Reveal and Samsara can deliver updates every 30 seconds or near real‑time. While potentially not a major disadvantage, this slower refresh rate may hinder operations for fleets that rely on highly time‑sensitive tracking data.

❌ Key features available only as add‑ons: Essential tools like job scheduling/dispatch functions, driver ID capabilities, and ELD compliance are not part of the core offering and must be purchased separately in its field service add-on. In contrast, platforms like Verizon Connect Reveal and Teletrac Navman TN360 include these features within their base packages.

❌ Limited advanced automation and predictive analytics: While competitors such as Verizon Connect Reveal employ machine‑learning algorithms for predictive maintenance alerts and automatic route optimization, GPS Trackit relies on manual settings for maintenance schedules and does not offer automated route optimization either. This lack of advanced automation may require additional time and effort from fleet managers and drivers.

❌ Fewer integration and customization options: Although GPS Trackit does offer third‑party integrations, its range is more limited compared to platforms like GPS Insight and Verizon Connect Reveal. These competitors provide broader API support and a greater variety of integration options, which can be crucial for larger fleets seeking a deeply connected and customizable fleet management ecosystem.