Scope guide
GPS Asset Tracker vs ELD
An ELD records driver Hours-of-Service. An asset tracker reports telemetry for an authorized asset. They solve different problems, and the TruckerPro pilot will not replace an ELD.
Different responsibilities
| Question | ELD | Planned asset GPS pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Driver Hours-of-Service records | Evaluate authorized asset telemetry |
| Compliance replacement | Subject to applicable ELD rules | Not an ELD and not a compliance substitute |
| Dropped trailers | Cab equipment may leave with the tractor | Self-powered hardware is a candidate for evaluation |
| Current TruckerPro availability | Not provided by this project | Software and service are not built or generally available |
Intended coexistence
A future asset-tracking service could operate separately from an existing Samsara, Motive, Geotab, or other ELD workflow. That is an architectural goal, not a claim of current compatibility or integration. Fleets remain responsible for selecting and operating compliant systems for their actual obligations.
Related: ELD definition, TruckerPro GPS vs Motive, and TruckerPro GPS vs Samsara.
Questions
Is TruckerPro GPS an ELD?
No. It is a private asset-tracking hardware evaluation and does not record Hours-of-Service or satisfy an ELD mandate.
Does it integrate with Samsara, Motive, or Geotab today?
No. The intended architecture would operate alongside existing ELD systems, but no customer integration is currently available.
Why evaluate a separate trailer tracker?
A dropped trailer may not have dependable tractor power or a cab device attached. The pilot will test whether a self-powered candidate is useful for that operating pattern.
Share a pilot use case
Tell us what you would track and where it operates. This records interest; it does not place an order.