Truck fleet management with GPS: what you need and what you do not.
A truck fleet needs to know where each vehicle is, how it is driven, and what happened when something went wrong. This guide explains what a GPS system gives you and what it does not.
What you see for each truck
- Live position and speed on a map, refreshed every 15 seconds.
- Each trip on its own, colored by speed.
- Driving events: speeding, harsh braking and acceleration, collision, rollover and SOS.
- Reports with kilometers, driving hours, idling and speeding, which open in Excel.
Where it helps every day
You see which vehicle is closest to a pickup and when a truck reached a customer. You see how long a truck idled with the engine on. Each driver gets a safety score from the way they drive, so you can talk about specific events and not impressions.
Cameras: what happened on the road
With the Video plan each vehicle has one road camera and one cabin camera. After each serious event Filodos takes a photo automatically. You can also ask for a photo or live video. Filodos does not record sound. Read the guide Fleet cameras.
What about the tachograph?
GPS does not replace the tachograph. GPS data has no digital signature that the authorities accept, and driving hours from GPS do not count as tachograph data. Remote tachograph download is planned and is not available yet. See Tachograph download.
Do you already have trackers in your trucks?
We connect most GPS trackers that you already own. Each new protocol needs a setup from us first. Send us the model and we will tell you. See Connect your own tracker.
Cost
Tracking starts at €15 and Video at €29 per vehicle per month, without VAT, with unlimited users. The unit and the installation are priced separately. See How much fleet GPS costs and Pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track trucks and vans on the same map?
Yes. All vehicles of the fleet show on the same map, with speed, distance and last connection.
Does GPS replace the tachograph?
No. Driving hours from GPS do not count as tachograph data.
Do I need to install software?
No. You see the fleet in the dashboard in your browser and in the iOS and Android apps.
Do you want a quote for your fleet? Write to sales@filodos.gr.