Apollo ELD
Smartphone-based ELD aimed at small carriers and owner-operators.
ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) for owner-operators & small fleets
Every carrier that needs logs has to run a device from the FMCSA registered list. The list is self-certified, so being on it means the maker says the device meets the rule, not that FMCSA has tested or endorses it. For a one-truck operation the biggest differences are hardware cost, whether you are locked into a contract, and how easy roadside inspection transfers are.
21 ELDs at a glance
| Name | Starting price (published) | Free trial | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo ELD | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators |
| Azuga | $25/vehicle/mo (BasicFleet plan) | Not published | Small fleets |
| BigRoad | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| BluAgent | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| Blue Ink Tech | $40/mo (ELD); $50/mo (dashcam ELD) | Not published | Owner-operators |
| EROAD | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| Ezlogz | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| Garmin eLog | $249.99 one-time (device) | No | Owner-operators |
| Geotab | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| HOS247 | $19/vehicle/mo | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| J. J. Keller ELD | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| Konexial My20 | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| Motive | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| Omnitracs | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| Rand McNally ELD | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| Samsara | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| Teletrac Navman | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| TruckX | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| TT ELD | Contact for pricing | Not published | Owner-operators & small fleets |
| Verizon Connect | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
| Zonar | Contact for pricing | Not published | Small fleets |
Listed in no particular ranking order. Prices were checked on vendor sites on October 30, 2026 and can change at any time. “Contact for pricing” means the vendor does not show a price publicly and quotes on request. Every ELD here appears on the FMCSA registered ELD list as of that date. Registration is self-certified and is not an FMCSA endorsement.
What to check before you choose
- Confirm the exact device and model is still on the FMCSA registered list (fmcsa.dot.gov) before you buy, and again before inspections. Revoked devices have to be replaced.
- Ask whether the price is per vehicle or per driver, and whether hardware is bought, leased, or bundled into a contract.
- Check the contract length and the early-termination terms. Many fleet plans run 3 years.
- Make sure it supports the roadside data-transfer method you expect to use (telematic web service and email, or local USB and Bluetooth).
- If you want dashcams, IFTA mileage or GPS tracking, price them as add-ons up front.
All ELDs
Azuga
Fleet tracking and e-logs with published per-vehicle plans and optional AI dashcams.
BigRoad
ELD and fleet tools from a Fleet Complete company, with IFTA mileage, GPS and dashcam bundles; pricing by phone.
BluAgent
Compliance platform covering driver qualification files, DVIRs and ELD for small carriers.
Blue Ink Tech
ELD and dashcam-ELD combo devices plus onboard truck scales, no-contract monthly plans.
EROAD
Fleet performance platform with an ELD, tax reporting and safety tools.
Ezlogz
ELD with a wider trucking software suite (dispatch, IFTA, chat).
Garmin eLog
Plug-in ELD that pairs with a free phone app; sold as a one-time hardware purchase with no subscription.
Geotab
Telematics platform with the Geotab Drive ELD app and a large marketplace of add-ons; usually sold through resellers.
HOS247
Budget ELD and logbook app with fleet portal, GPS and dispatch add-ons; free device with annual prepay.
J. J. Keller ELD
Compliance publisher's ELD and hours-of-service system, often bundled with DOT compliance services.
Konexial My20
My20 ELD and geo-operations platform, with a fuel discount program for fleets and owner-operators.
Motive
Fleet platform combining ELD logs, GPS tracking, AI dashcams and spend controls; one of the most widely used ELDs.
Omnitracs
Long-standing trucking telematics vendor (XRS, One) with ELD, routing and video safety; leans toward larger carriers.
Rand McNally ELD
Truck GPS maker's ELD and fleet platform (DriverConnect / Rand Platform) with tracking, dashcam and navigation.
Samsara
Connected-operations platform with ELD, telematics, dashcams and workflow tools, aimed at growing and larger fleets.
Teletrac Navman
GPS fleet tracking with the Teletrac Navman Drive ELD app and equipment tracking.
TruckX
Low-cost ELD plus trailer tracking and AI dashcams, marketed to small carriers.
TT ELD
ELD and fleet management platform popular with small carriers; claims 52,000+ trucks on its site.
Verizon Connect
Fleet tracking, AI dashcams and an HOS/ELD app from Verizon's fleet unit.
Zonar
Fleet safety and compliance tech (Zonar Logs ELD) used by trucking, bus and public fleets.
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