Fleet managers aren’t just adopting digital solutions—they’re going all in.
Over 90% of them expect their companies to increase fleet digitalization investments over the next five years.
The reason is simple: these technologies streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance safety.
In this article, we’ll highlight six powerful digital fleet solutions that help businesses stay ahead, optimize efficiency, and future-proof their operations.
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GoCodes
GoCodes is a complete, cloud-based asset-management solution that enables precise fleet tracking while also unlocking invaluable insights into your operations.
Over time, GoCodes has evolved from a simple asset and inventory tracking tool to a comprehensive platform for managing both heavy-duty equipment and smaller hand tools.
As such, it appeals to a broad range of businesses that want to invest in a comprehensive and intuitive fleet digitalization solution.
All real-time updates on your fleet’s location and status are available from a single dashboard, as shown here.
Source: GoCodes
For reliable GPS fleet tracking, GoCodes offers two types of easily installable trackers:
- Battery-powered trackers
- Telematics trackers plugged directly into the OBD2 port
No matter which real-time trackers you choose, both options enable minute-by-minute location tracking regardless of your vehicles’ movement or the area they’re in.
More importantly, these trackers unlock valuable insights into vehicle condition and driving behavior that can be accessed at any time or compiled into comprehensive telematics reports.
Source: GoCodes
With easy access to fleet safety, utilization, and vehicle condition data, you can identify opportunities to improve safety and efficiency, reduce wear, and optimize fuel costs.
For added security and more control over their operations, businesses can leverage GoCodes’ geofences—virtual boundaries that enhance site and asset security.
You can add geofences by simply drawing them on the map around critical areas with high-value assets—if any asset moves beyond it, you’ll be notified immediately.
Source: GoCodes
Real-time geofence alerts add an extra layer of protection, helping deter theft and improve asset recovery in fleet management.
And if you’re worried about asset loss in general, you can always use our QR-code trackers for smaller equipment and non-powered or semi-powered assets.
That’s right, the GoCodes platform stands out for its unique combination of fleet tracking and robust inventory management capabilities, earning it a distinction as Forbes’ first pick for construction companies.
Source: Forbes Advisor
GoCodes is also the most affordable solution on the list, in part due to its lack of AI-driven automation and limited advanced data analytics capabilities.
The pricing scheme is readily available on the website and adjusted based on the number of assets you need to monitor.
Source: GoCodes
While it may not offer AI-powered insights, GoCodes remains an excellent, cost-effective choice for businesses seeking straightforward and reliable fleet tracking.
B’Smart
B’Smart is a cutting-edge fleet optimization platform that combines real-time vehicle tracking with advanced sensor integrations to provide robust diagnostics and utilization insights.
Designed with large fleets in mind, B’Smart captures key data from past and ongoing trips, enabling businesses to monitor vehicle movement and status from a single intuitive dashboard.
Source: B’Smart
With B’Smart, fleet managers can track engine idling, fuel consumption, and driving styles.
However, the software’s key features include remote diagnostics and advanced fault warnings.
By integrating with onboard sensors, the system analyzes real-time data on engine performance, fuel efficiency, and other relevant metrics to identify potential faults early and avoid breakdowns.
These insights are powered by advanced data analytics, enabling you to process large amounts of fleet data to detect patterns, predict maintenance needs, and optimize overall performance.
For instance, here’s a detailed view of daily machine operating hours, with each machine color-coded for easier tracking.
Source: LinkedIn
B’Smart’s analytics combine:
- Comprehensive data collection and integration from diverse sources
- Advanced visualization tools for easy interpretation of complex data
- Predictive analytics for better forecasting and future resource allocation
The main benefit of such data analysis automation is that it empowers teams to make faster, more informed decisions even without deep data science expertise.
Finally, robust diagnostics and analytics capabilities are coupled with maintenance task automation, as showcased in the video below.
Source: B’smart on YouTube
Leveraging notifications and reports to reduce manual tasks completes B’Smart’s fleet digitalization offering.
Now, what are the disadvantages?
For starters, B’Smart’s fleet digitization service is suitable for multiple sectors and use cases, but customization for specific needs can be challenging.
Although the company markets individual low-cost trackers, implementing the full solution requires the technical expertise of the B’Smart team.
Since the costs depend on the degree of customization, pricing is only available on request.
Source: B’Smart
Despite this inconvenience, if you need vehicle status tracking and advanced real-time diagnostics, B’Smart could very well be the solution for you.
Wialon
Developed by Gurtam, Wialon is a powerful fleet management platform offering real-time monitoring, from fuel tracking and maintenance scheduling to driver performance analytics.
Designed for fleets of all sizes, Wialon supports over 3,700 GPS tracking devices and enables seamless integration with third-party systems.
This solution is praised for its fuel management capabilities that enable real-time monitoring, provide detailed logs of fuel fillings and drains, and include several reporting options.
Source: Wialon
You can also access all fuel-related insights on the go using a dedicated mobile app.
Available as a separate module, Wialon’s Eco Driving feature enhances fleet safety while extending vehicle lifespan through customizable driving parameters and scoring systems.
Violations can be analyzed for each trip, vehicle, or driver, with trends showcased on the dashboard.
Source: Wialon
For a more comprehensive view of ongoing tasks and their execution, you can enhance the system with field employee GPS tracking capabilities.
As mentioned previously, one of Wialon’s standout advantages is its broad compatibility.
Unlike B’Smart and Samsara, which require specific hardware, Wialon integrates with:
- A wide range of OEM and telematics devices
- Various sensors and data sources for accurate vehicle diagnostics
However, the platform is not without drawbacks.
Several users mention that Wialon’s UI feels outdated, which may come down to preference.
More notably, limited visual reporting options and occasional software instability present challenges for some users.
Source: Capterra
If you’re considering Wialon, keep in mind that their free trial allows you to explore its features and check these claims firsthand.
Pricing reportedly starts at $150 per month, but since it’s customizable, your best approach is to contact them directly for a quote that aligns with your needs.
Source: Select Hub
Despite some trade-offs in user experience and reporting features, Wialon remains a highly adaptable fleet management solution that appeals to a variety of businesses.
Fleet Halo
Fleet Halo integrates data-driven automation and predictive analytics to optimize fleet operations and improve overall efficiency.
To ensure precise vehicle tracking and reliable data, Fleet Halo partners with Geotab as an authorized distributor, integrating its advanced telematics solutions.
This makes it an attractive option for businesses familiar with Geotab but seeking other services and industry-specific integrations tailored to their fleet digitalization needs.
The starting point of these efforts is real-time asset tracking and efficient routing.
Source: Fleet Halo
While Fleet Halo emphasizes automation and predictive analytics, details on its AI functionalities remain somewhat unclear—if they are adopted from Geotab, they likely include advanced route optimization and predictive maintenance.
The system also simplifies vehicle access through its Keyless solution that enables multiple drivers to share vehicles without physical key exchanges.
This feature supports secure remote access and driver accountability, especially when paired with an array of driver tracking and in-vehicle coaching tools.
A system of hazardous driving alerts and instant notifications effectively improves safety and efficiency on the road.
Moreover, key driver insights are accessible through Geotab’s central dashboard, helping you pinpoint drivers in your fleet who require more training.
Source: Fleet Halo
By generating engine status reports you can also detect early signs of vehicle engine health issues, preventing breakdowns and avoiding more costly repairs down the road.
It’s worth noting that reporting features are commonly mentioned as one of Geotab’s weak spots—with one G2 user also describing exporting features as “clunky”.
Source: G2
Given Fleet Halo’s telematics integration, it’s possible that it carries over these drawbacks.
Fleet Halo’s pricing isn’t publicly disclosed, but its subscription plan breakdown provides clear insights into the features included at each tier—note that active tracking is available only through the most advanced plan.
Source: Fleet Halo
Despite some uncertainties, Fleet Halo strengthens fleet digitalization through enhanced connectivity, automation, and data-driven insights, making it a compelling fleet management choice.
Fleet Complete
Fleet Complete is another fleet digitalization solution that offers real-time tracking, AI dash cams, and seamless OEM telematics integration.
Perfect for mid-to-large-sized companies in need of a full-service fleet management solution, Fleet Complete improves productivity and enhances safety through several features.
Besides location tracking and real-time alerts notifying you about (risky) driver behavior and vehicle conditions, Fleet Complete stands out for its integration of AI dash cams.
Source: Fleet Complete
The dual-facing cameras excel at detecting speeding, harsh cornering, and distracted or fatigued driving, which creates the basis for implementing a personalized driver safety program.
Smarter safety insights enhance driver coaching and encourage continuous improvement through gamification, but the collected footage serves another purpose.
Fleet Complete’s intuitive platform makes it easy to access and review footage from any device, providing evidence that protects drivers from false allegations, as showcased below.
Source: Fleet Complete on YouTube
When it comes to OEM telematics integrations, Fleet Complete offers similar advantages to Wialon.
More precisely, it offers a host of partnerships that eliminate the need for additional hardware and strengthen fleet safety and maintenance insights.
For instance, with a recent Mobilisights data integration, Fleet Complete’s platform can now access telematics data from Stellantis vehicles without any extra hardware.
The system’s geofence capabilities are another advantage, allowing you to track unauthorized asset movement and counter potential theft.
However, this and other key features all require excellent connectivity, which seems to be an issue for several Capterra reviewers.
The solution received relatively poor ease of use ratings, with some pointing out that the user experience is marred by reliance on too many apps.
Source: Fleet Complete
The pricing plans aren’t listed on Fleet Complete’s website, but you can check out the features of each plan at a glance.
Keep in mind that, unlike GoCodes, asset tracking for non-powered assets is only available through a separate plan.
Source: Fleet Complete
All in all, Fleet Complete is a flexible telematics solution that offers seamless integrations and advanced insights for fleet managers looking to enhance visibility, safety, and performance.
Samsara
Samsara is among the most well-known and comprehensive cloud-based fleet management platforms, integrating AI-powered fleet analytics, safety monitoring, and compliance tools.
Incredibly versatile, Samsara builds on core features like real-time GPS tracking to deliver critical vehicle and driver insights and boost operational efficiency.
Software solutions are complemented by an equally impressive hardware lineup, enabling you to create a customized solution while relying on just one provider.
Features like smart map overlay for traffic and weather conditions give unparalleled visibility to fleet managers and are just one example of what sets Samsara apart from the competition.
Source: Samsara
The additional information on road conditions, and their potential impact on fleet movement, supports real-time routing adjustments to keep drivers on schedule.
Meanwhile, Samsara’s Diagnostics View, showcased below, enables you to check key information on vehicle usage, from odometer and engine temperature to fuel usage.
Source: Sweetie Boy Transportation on YouTube
When it comes to driver safety, Samsara leverages video-based solutions like AI dash cams with real-time alerts to detect aggressive or distracted driving and curb safety concerns.
And in the event of any incidents, you can quickly locate relevant dashcam footage by filtering incidents based on time, location, and vehicle proximity.
Source: Samsara
By combining location-based filtering with footage retrieval, Samsara’s solution helps you ensure compliance and prevent fraud.
Given the suite’s robust features and cutting-edge technology, it’s difficult to think of any shortcomings at first.
However, one review analysis shows two commonly discussed issues among users: inattentive customer support and a steep learning curve.
This incompatibility is especially evident among smaller businesses that don’t require the abundance of features and customization options, and are likely to struggle with navigating the system.
Pricing isn’t publicly shared, in large part due to the host of available solutions and modules, but forums give some hints about the pricing, as shown in this Reddit thread.
Source: Reddit
Ultimately, Samsara is an excellent choice for large fleets that need (and are ready to pay for) robust features of a complete fleet management solution.
Conclusion
Found your ideal fleet digitalization solution yet?
Each option we covered enhances tracking and efficiency, but the right choice of software depends on your specific needs.
Do you need AI-driven maintenance and OEM telematics, or are you looking to track both vehicles and high-value tools?
Define your priorities, ensure the software aligns with your long-term goals, and invest wisely.
And remember: optimizing your fleet management today means you’ll see the benefits for years to come!
