Verizon Connect Review

Scoring 4.7/5 in our independent research, Verizon Connect is our top pick for the best vehicle tracking software.

If you want more control over your business’ assets, staff, or expenditure, Verizon Connect is for you. If you want to bring more efficiency, responsibility, and accountability to your team, it’s for you. And if you want to save money on fuel in the midst of rising prices then, you guessed it, it’s for you. Verizon Connect offers excellent efficiency features, can automatically optimise routes, refreshes your fleet’s data every 30 seconds, and has extensive driver management functionality. All of these great things put together earn Verizon Connect a stellar overall score of 4.7/5 in our research. It also has an impressive 5/5 for tracking, driver and vehicle management – but more on that later.

So read on, and we’ll tell you why. Or, if you’re already interest in Verizon Connect, you can request a free quote for your fleet. By entering in a bit of your business’s information, you’ll be able to get free, zero-commitment quotes for various vehicle tracking services.

Pros and Cons of Verizon Connect

What are Verizon Connect’s features and benefits?

Verizon Connect offers an impressive tableau of features for businesses of all sizes. Scroll down to get acquainted with what they can do for you.

Real-time vehicle tracking

With live map integration and colourful, user-friendly dashboards, Verizon Connect connects you to all of your drivers out on the road. Sign into the app with just a tap, from any device, from anywhere with an internet connection. You’ll get a data refresh on your fleet every 30 seconds, so you virtually feel like you’re the co-pilot of your whole fleet.

You can also colour code your vehicles by job, letting you see at a glance what each of your vehicles is up to – and in real-time, too. Who’s lagging behind their expected ETA? Why has Barry stopped for lunch in the middle of a job? Verizon Connect lets you know exactly where your cars, staff, and other valuable assets are when out in the field.

Automated tachograph reporting

Come again?

If you haven’t heard of this feature before, that’s probably because it’s Verizon Connect’s most recent – and frankly, quite revolutionary – reporting tool. Verizon Connect automates the remote download of key info from your vehicles’ tachographs (or tracking devices, for the uninitiated).

Put simply, this is huge. Why? We know that industry regulation means you have to file regular reports with up-to-date data from your vehicles. It’s to help make sure your drivers aren’t being overworked, and that you’re doing things by the book. Not turning in this data can spell big trouble for your business.

With Verizon Connect, though, you’ll get that data at your fingertips in real-time – and you won’t even need the vehicle to be physically present. That’s right – you just hit a button, and download the files over the internet. There’s no disruption to the driver, and you remain completely compliant. Phew!

Job management and planning

Verizon Connect also comes with industry-leading territory planning tools. The app automatically splits up the zone you cover into work areas, then assigns drivers to jobs based on their location, schedule, and vehicle capacity. This helps get jobs done in the best order, while burning less time, fuel, and calories! Verizon Connect is also an expert on automatic route optimisation, so you can lay back and trust that your drivers are following the quickest, swiftest way to their destination.

Fuel Management

In the midst of hiking fuel prices, it’s natural if as a fleet manager you’re worried. The good news is that Verizon Connect is prepared to help you better administer your fuel with lots of fuel management features on offer. You get access to a fuel efficiency report which break down your fuel use based on vehicle year, fuel type, distance travelled, fuel cost per litre, estimate loss, idling duration, and harsh events. You can also request a lost fuel report which breaks down the total lost purchase of fuel, overfill incidents and average unit cost. All of this will help you make smarter decisions when it comes to your fuel use, helping you weather the energy crisis with more confidence.

Traffic reporting tools

When it comes to traffic congestion and road closures, you can’t afford to play guessing games. Get live information about any roadworks or route blockages that could affect the day’s jobs, and plan accordingly. Because your team should only have to drive between the lines – not read between them, too!

Asset tracking and analysis

When running a business, you’ve got enough on your plate without having to worry about expensive gear going missing. But don’t stress – Verizon Connect offers advanced asset tracking software for all your most prized professional possessions.

See not just where your assets are, but where they’ve been – and how you could be getting more value out of them. Your assets are the lifeblood of your business – why risk losing them?

How much does Verizon Connect cost?

Verizon provides its tachographs on lease, so you won’t have to actually buy your fleet tracking devices. This means no hefty upfront costs to get started.

And from the software side of things there’s no stress either – you’ll lease that too. Verizon Connect is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), which means it’s as flexible as your business needs it to be. You’ll benefit from regular updates, and ongoing support from Verizon’s world-class customer service team.

So… how much does it cost?

Well, as you can imagine, Verizon isn’t the most forthcoming about pricing on its website. How much it’ll set you back will depend on your contract length, fleet size, and the depth of features you’re after. What we do know is that a monthly license will cost you roughly £20 to £40.

For a more precise idea, though, request a free fleet management quote from an Expert Market-approved vehicle tracking supplier.

How to get started with Verizon Connect

If you’ve got fifteen minutes to spare, Verizon offers a free demo of Verizon Connect for potential customers. And if you like the look of it, Verizon’s trained engineers will pop round to your garage and install your new tachographs for you.

You won’t need to install anything on your computer, either. Verizon Connect is browser-based, so you can access it on your smartphone, laptop, or tablet with minimal fuss. And if you’re not the most tech-savvy person, don’t worry – Verizon’s friendly team will walk you through the training at your own pace.

All it takes is 30 seconds to request a free fleet management quote and get set up with a top UK fleet management supplier.

How did we review Verizon Connect?

Our team of independent researchers did an in-depth dive into seven of the most used and top-rated vehicle tracking systems suppliers on the market. After compiling all the needed information, we then used the following criteria to put Verizon Connect to the test:

• Price: the platforms with the most competitive prices score the highest
• Tracking: we look at how good the providers are at tracking, based on their offering of fleet summary reports, custom locations, scheduling and dispatching drivers, automatic route optimisation and more
• Driver Management: we assess how easy it’s to manage drivers based on whether you can access driving history, driver messaging, driver ID, driver behaviour management, crash reporting and more
• Vehicle Management: we find whether you have access to vehicle diagnostics, fleet maintenance records, speed control, distance travelled, engine temperature, cargo temperature, theft prevention, and more
• Features: whichever provider offers the widest range of features rank above those that have a thinner offer
• Customer Support: we look at the type of features the providers offer to support their customers in case of a vehicle tracking SOS

After factoring in all of the individual scores from these categories, we calculated an overall score for each supplier to help guide your buying decisions.