Best Telematics For UK Fleets (2025): Vehicle Tracking Compared – DRAFT August 2025

Top telematics systems go beyond vehicle location tracking to improve efficiency across safety, maintenance, and dispatch. Our research has found Verizon Connect to be the UK’s best all-rounder, but needs differ.

Read our guide to compare the other front-runners and see which meets your vehicle tracking, routing, and management needs best (per pound of spend).

The Best Telematics Providers in 2025

After extensive research into their features and pricing, we’ve determined these are the five best telematics providers for UK fleets:

1. Verizon: Best Overall Telematics Provider

Verizon Connect remains our top pick for UK fleets that want deep visibility, mature safety tooling, and broad add-ons on one platform.

Key wins include its fast 30-second location refreshes, AI video safety with trend tracking, UK-grade tachograph tools, fuel-card integrations, EV insights, and optional immobilisation for theft response.

What are Verizon Connect’s best telematics features?

• Near real-time tracking at 30 seconds per refresh. Fast map updates and alerting for speeding, harsh events, late starts, and idling. There are status icons, a traffic layer, and a one-click Street View to confirm exact sites, access points, and proof of presence.
  • Many rivals poll at 60 seconds or even two minutes (including RAM and Quartix on their cheaper plans), although the likes of Samsara can reach 1 to 30 seconds depending on the plan.

• Driver safety with AI video. AI dashcams with weekly driver safety scores; in July 2025, Verizon added trend indicators so you can see changes at a glance. Gamified leaderboards live in the Coach app and also encourage competitive safety.
  • Samsara offers class-leading AI video and even launched a drowsiness detection last year, alongside its own safety score leaderboards. Teletrac Navman also has AI smart dashcams, with privacy modes
  • Cheaper plans on RAM or Quartix support dashcams have simpler scorecards or reserve coaching to post-trip analysis.

• UK tachograph & compliance. Digital tachograph module supports remote downloads and scheduling, which is vital for HGV operations.
• • All other providers on this page support tachograph records, so this isn’t a unique feature, even if essential for lorries.
• Fuel-card integrations. Native marketplace connectors for Allstar and Fuel Card Services align transactions with GPS data to flag misuse and track CO₂.
  • All other telematics platforms on this page support fuel card integration, though the exact card companies vary by provider.
• EV fleet insight. It has features that show charge status, battery %, and plug-in state. Its EV Suitability Tool models which ICE vehicles could be replaced and can estimate potential savings by doing so.
  • Again, this isn’t a unique feature, with all providers on this page supporting EV monitoring. However, Verizon Connect has the deepest toolkit, alongside Samsara and Teletrac Navman.
• Geofencing & asset security. Time-of-day alerts and optional immobilisation help deter unauthorised use and aid recoveries.
  • Samsara also sells a dedicated Engine Immobiliser, while Teletrac and Quartix lean on alerts/geofences. RAM focuses on tracking and customer ETA sharing (LiveShare) by comparison.

What fleet management features does Verizon Connect have?

• Route optimisation & commercial navigation. Multi-stop route optimisation (reorders stops to cut miles/time) and truck-legal navigation that respects height/weight/time restrictions; Reveal Field adds job scheduling/dispatch, too, with drag-drop calendars, worker notes, and status tracking for up to 500 jobs at a time.
  • Samsara’s built-in optimiser handles up to 20 stops per route, which is equally as appealing, while Teletrac also offers routing/dispatch.
  • Quartix has no native optimiser; it integrates with MaxOptra/Route4Me if you need it. RAM also lacks automatic route optimisation, though it does have replay tools to manually check taken routes and its own, more lightweight job tool (RAM Assist).

• Maintenance & vehicle health. DTC/fault-code alerts, service plans/records, and maintenance reports; marketplace integrations (e.g., Fleetio, Driveroo, Penske) if you already have a workshop system.
  • Teletrac and Samsara also provide fault codes and schedules; RAM advertises maintenance reminders but is lighter on diagnostics depth; Quartix focuses on tracking and uses partners for wider fleet management.
• Mobile apps for managers & drivers.
  • Spotlight (managers): live map, vehicle/asset status, quick actions.
  • Integrated Video: review clips on the go
  • Reveal Driver Plus (drivers): digital vehicle inspections (DVIR-style) with photos and defect sign-off.

• Support & rollout: Published UK phone support hours are 08:00 am to 18:00 pm (GMT). Any installations can be self-fit (Verizon has plug-and-play trackers) or professionally installed via an installer network/onsite visits.

Why Verizon Connect may not be for you (and who to consider instead)

1. You want the shortest, best value contract or maximum agility. Verizon Connect offers 3-year contracts by default (shorter contracts are possible, but reportedly steep in price). Try Quartix (12-month minimum, rolling thereafter). Samsara sometimes offers 1-year terms; RAM usually runs multi-year but can be very low-cost on long commitments.
2. You need the absolute best dispatch optimiser. Samsara’s optimiser (up to 20 stops with live traffic) is superb. Verizon’s optimiser is strong, but if your ops live/die by dynamic routing every hour, Samsara edges it. Quartix needs a partner app (MaxOptra/Route4Me).
3. You’re laser-focused on cost over advanced features. RAM and Quartix can be materially cheaper; RAM advertises deals from £8.99/vehicle/month on long terms, while Quartix publishes £9.99 to £15.99.

2. Samsara: Best Telematics Provider for Organising Dispatches

Samsara stands out for day-to-day dispatch efficiency. It combines fast, reliable location data with built-in route planning (up to 20 stops per route), intelligent video safety, and strong EU compliance (including remote tachograph downloads). And that’s all wrapped in a clean, mobile-friendly interface.

What are Samsara’s best telematics features?

• Route optimisation & dispatch (built-in). Plan the job order for up to 20 stops with predicted departure times based on real traffic and historical time-on-site.
  • Verizon offers route optimisation but often via add-ons; Teletrac provides Journey Planner in TN360; RAM and Quartix don’t offer automatic optimisation.

• Fast, consistent location updates. Typical UI refresh 30 to 60s. The platform writes GPS points as often as every 5s in motion.
  • Verizon and Teletrac offer 30s speeds; Quartix states 1 to 2 minutes.

• UK/EU tachograph remote downloads & planning. Connect to digital tachographs for remote driver card & VU file downloads and plan work/rest around EU rules.
  • Verizon Connect also provides remote tacho downloads and driver planner; Teletrac provides automated EU hours/fatigue tools; RAM and Quartix don’t promote native remote downloads (Quartix users require its FleetCheck add-on for wider fleet admin).
• AI video safety (incl. drowsiness detection). Detects fatigue, phone use, tailgating, and more; triggers in-cab coaching and manager alerts.
  • Teletrac IQ camera similarly flags fatigue; Verizon has robust AI video and trend scoring, but drowsiness detection is a Samsara highlight; Quartix/RAM emphasise event footage and basic risk alerts rather than advanced AI across the board.

• Security controls for engine immobilizer & privacy buttons. Remotely disable vehicle movement (licensed add-on) and give drivers a Privacy Button to pause GPS during personal time.
  • Verizon also offers remote immobilisation and a privacy mode; RAM and Quartix provide privacy options but no widely advertised immobiliser equivalent.

What fleet management features does Samsara have?

• Workflows for jobs & drivers. Dispatch jobs from the web, track status/notes, and adjust Dispatch Settings (service windows, tracking windows, etc.).
  • Verizon provides scheduling/dispatch via Reveal add-ons; Teletrac has SmartJobs/Workflows; Quartix offers reports but not full job dispatch; RAM provides RAM Assist for scheduling/messaging at a simpler depth.

• Fuel & cost control. Samsara supports fuel card data via Marketplace connectors (e.g., Fleevo) and CSV, but direct FLEETCOR/WEX integrations are US-only per Samsara’s KB.
  • Verizon supports fuel card integrations in Reveal (incl. manual uploads); Quartix integrates with FleetCheck for consolidated fuel/maintenance; RAM’s public docs are lighter on named fuel card partners.
• EV-ready telematics. Monitor SoC/charging and plan depot charging; Samsara is piloting Charge Insights in the UK/EU (Summer 2025).
  • Verizon also tracks EV status; Teletrac, RAM, and Quartix offer EV monitoring to varying degrees, but have fewer public details on charge analytics.
• Open ecosystem. Samsara has a large Marketplace (tachograph tools, fuel, maintenance, camera connectors). Teletrac and Verizon run marketplaces and integrations in the UK too, but Samsara’s breadth (tachograph, camera connector, forms) is a practical advantage for consolidating tooling.

Why Samsara may not be for you (and who to consider instead)

1. You want the absolute fastest live map or the lowest per-vehicle price. Samsara’s UI shows 30 to 60s refresh and typically prices at a premium. Teletrac markets real-time tracking; Quartix undercuts most providers (from ~£10 to £16 p/veh/mo) if you just need live tracking & reports.
2. You want shorter contracts. Samsara commonly sells multi-year agreements; a 3-year minimum is cited for many small-business plans. RAM promotes shorter terms (including 1-year) and trials, but Verizon and Teletrac frequently sell multi-year contracts.
3. You need native UK fuel-card integrations. Samsara’s direct fuel-card links are primarily US-focused; in the UK, you’ll likely use a connector (e.g., Fleevo) or CSV. Verizon supports more UK fuel card imports/integrations inside Reveal, meanwhile, Quartix routes fuel admin through FleetCheck

3. Teletrac Navman TN360: Best Telematics Provider for Managing Drivers

Teletrac Navman TN360 is the UK pick when you want tight control over driver behaviour and compliance without losing core telematics depth.

It combines real-time tracking, EU digital tachograph remote downloads, AI-assisted driver scorecards, and a bundle of mobile apps (Inspections, Forms, Messaging) that keep drivers and managers in lockstep.

What are Teletrac Navman’s best telematics features?

• Real-time vehicle & asset tracking. TN360 markets real-time visibility across vehicles, trailers and light assets at the 30s refresh rates. In practice, that means quick location/state updates and geofences.
  • Verizon also clocks in at 30s; Samsara refreshes frequently in the UI (typically 30 to 60s); Quartix states 1 to 2-minute updates by plan; RAM shows live locations but prioritises simpler tools like route replay.

• UK/EU digital tachograph (remote downloads). Teletrac provides remote driver card & VU downloads and reporting to manage work/rest compliance.
• • Verizon and Samsara both offer remote tacho downloads; RAM and Quartix don’t advertise native remote downloads (Quartix leans on FleetCheck for broader admin).
• Video safety with privacy controls. Its new Multi IQ camera supports multi-angle coverage and AI events, while its Enhanced Privacy Mode helps fleets limit/obscure cabin footage where policy requires.
  • Samsara leads in this area with its AI Drowsiness Detection. Verizon Connect also has AI video and a weekly driver safety score inside Integrated Video, making it a similarly strong pick. RAM/Quartix support cams but focus more on incident footage than deep AI coaching.
• Driver scorecards & coaching. TN360’s Driver Scorecard ranks risk and trends, with a companion driver app.
  • Verizon’s Coach app adds leaderboards and weekly scoring; Samsara provides safety scores tied to AI events; RAM/Quartix offers simpler behaviour reports without the same depth.

What fleet management features does Teletrac Navman have?

• Routing & navigation (Journey Planner + SmartNav). Build multi-stop routes, compare planned vs actual, and push truck-legal guidance to drivers via SmartNav.
  • Samsara includes an easy 20-stop optimiser with live-traffic ETAs; Verizon offers optimisation and Reveal Field for job scheduling/dispatch; Quartix has no native optimiser (integrates with MaxOptra); RAM doesn’t advertise automatic optimisation (uses route replay and RAM Assist job tools).
• Inspections, DVIR & maintenance workflows. Inspections (DVIR), Forms, and Messaging apps capture checks, defects and job data, feeding maintenance tasks automatically.
  • Verizon and Samsara both offer maintenance scheduling and DVIR; Quartix focuses on tracking and uses partners for wider fleet admin; RAM digitises checks via RAM Assist but is lighter on diagnostics depth.

• Fuel & cost control. Teletrac integrates with FLEETCOR fuel cards and UK providers (e.g., Silvey Fleet) and connects to FleetCheck for consolidated admin.
• • Verizon Connect also supports fuel card imports/integrations in Reveal (incl. UK cards); Samsara’s direct fuel-card links are mainly US-centric (UK users often connect via Marketplace/CSV); Quartix funnels fuel-card data through FleetCheck; RAM promotes a BP fuel-card tie-up.
• Mobile apps & workflows for field teams. TN360’s Inspections, Forms, Messaging, Scorecard and TN360 Mobile keep drivers/managers aligned in real time.
  • Verizon’s Spotlight app offers robust on-the-go management; Samsara has polished mobile tools; RAM/Quartix provides solid, simpler apps for checks, live tracking and mileage.

Why Teletrac Navman may not be for you (and who to consider instead)

1. You need the most automated multi-stop optimiser. TN360’s Journey Planner is strong, but Samsara’s built-in optimiser (up to 20 stops) is the easiest to deploy for high-velocity dispatch, while Verizon’s Reveal + Field is also capable. Quartix requires MaxOptra; RAM lacks automatic optimisation.
2. You want the lowest monthly price above all else. Our research tells us that Quartix’s price of between £9.99 and £15.99/vehicle/month, or RAM’s long-term deals from £8.99, both undercut TN360.
3. You rely on specialist cargo sensors. Teletrac markets fewer niche hardware sensors than some specialists (e.g., cargo-temp/door), according to our research. If cold-chain visibility is critical, compare with providers that highlight those sensors out of the box or plan an add-on strategy.
4. Contract agility is a must. TN360 is typically contracted (12 to 60 months) for full deployments, though Teletrac does sell a rolling monthly portable-tracker product; Quartix is generally the most flexible across plans.

4. RAM: Best Telematics Provider for Improving Driver Safety

A UK-born platform with simple pricing and free professional installation, RAM focuses on the safety basics: live tracking, driver behaviour scoring, and clear reports, plus optional workforce tools via RAM Assist for checks, expenses, and job updates. It’s lighter than Verizon Connect, Samsara, or Teletrac Navman on advanced automation, but very cost-friendly and easy to roll out.

What are RAM Tracking’s best telematics features?

• Driver behaviour & safety scoring (Core/Plus plans). Speeding, harsh events, and a leaderboard to encourage safer habits.
  • Verizon (Coach) and Teletrac (Scorecards) offer deeper, highly configurable scoring; Quartix also offers a colour-coded driver league table on higher plans; Samsara surfaces harsh events and safety workflows in detail.

• Connected dash cams (Plus): 4G advanced dash cams included with Plus; RAM Live portal supports quick video retrieval for incidents.
  • Verizon/Samsara/Teletrac all sell robust, AI-assisted video options but typically as add-ons; RAM’s inclusion at Plus is a value play for smaller fleets.
• Route Replay & journey history. Easy “replay” to validate visits, check speeds on past trips, and coach drivers.
  • Everyone offers historical playback; RAM’s route replay is straightforward, while Verizon and Samsara layer richer context (e.g., safety/video, live sharing), and Teletrac adds AI insights in TN360.

• Customer LiveShare. Generate a 24-hour public link so customers can track a vehicle’s progress (handy for ETAs).
• • Samsara and Verizon also support shareable live location/coverage links; this isn’t available in Quartix in the same “one-tap share” way.

What fleet management features does RAM have?

• Mobile access & reporting. Core/Plus plans include the mobile app, automated/scheduled alerts and 3-year data retention; Lite is desktop only with 3-month history.
  • Quartix’s entry plan already offers 3-year history and mobile access; Verizon/Samsara/Teletrac provide full mobile access and longer enterprise retention options across tiers.

• RAM Assist driver app (Plus plan). Vehicle checks (custom checklists), incident/breakdown reporting, expenses, time & attendance.
• • Similar outcomes exist across rivals (e.g., Samsara Driver App, Teletrac SmartJobs/Trip Manager), but RAM packages a lot into its Plus price point; Verizon/Samsara typically prices driver workflows and forms as part of broader suites.
• Fuel & costs. BP fuel card discounts (quoted as 5p/litre on Core, 10p/litre on Plus), with a separate table referencing a generic 6p partner discount. We suggest speaking to RAM’s sales team for the exact rate on your account.
  • Verizon offers Allstar marketplace integration; Teletrac integrates fuel cards (e.g., FLEETCOR, Silvey) and fuel/EV management partners; Quartix links fuel data via FleetCheck.
• Installation & onboarding. Free professional installation is included on all RAM plans.
  • Many competitors offer self-install and partner installs; “free install” on every tier is a RAM differentiator at the lower end.

Why RAM Tracking may not be for you (and who to consider instead)

1. You need automatic route optimisation (multi-stop sequencing). RAM does not include auto-optimisation; it focuses on replay/analysis. Choose Samsara (built-in up to 20 stops) or Verizon Connect (optimisation within Reveal/WorkPlan workflows).
2. You want the fastest live map. RAM refreshes are 1 to 2 minutes by plan. Verizon, Samsara, and Teletrac Navman can all push to 30s.
3. You need deeper maintenance/diagnostics & predictive analytics. RAM covers reminders and basic reports, but richer OEM diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and AI analytics are strengths of Verizon, Samsara, and Teletrac TN360.
4. You require immobilisation/tachograph/security extras. RAM’s site doesn’t advertise remote immobilisation; Samsara lists an Engine Immobilizer accessory and related workflows; Verizon/Teletrac both offer broader compliance and hardware ecosystems.

5. Quartix: Best Telematics Provider for Managing Fuel Costs

Quartix is the value pick for UK fleets that mainly want reliable tracking, clear driver-behaviour reporting, and fuel-spend oversight without paying for heavyweight features.

Published UK pricing is refreshingly transparent, too: Info Point is £9.99, Info Plus is £11.99, Info Fleet is £15.99 per vehicle/month (billed annually).

What are Quartix’s best telematics features?

• Lowest published UK pricing (with refresh you can live with): £9.99 to £15.99 across three tiers; 2-minute updates on entry, 1-minute on higher.
  • Verizon, Samsara, and Teletrac use quote-based pricing (and are typically higher); RAM is also quote-based but often cheap on long-term contracts.

• Fuel-card reporting via FleetCheck. Quartix pipes fuel-card data through FleetCheck (supports major UK providers) so you can join spend with trips/emissions.
  • Verizon Connect integrates UK fuel cards (e.g. Allstar) inside Reveal; Teletrac connects to FleetCor/UK partners; Samsara’s direct fuel-card links are strongest in the US (UK often via Marketplace/CSV); RAM leans on BP card programmes.
• Clear driver-behaviour scoring. Speed, acceleration/braking profiles, Driver League Table (red/amber/green), and daily driver briefings to target coaching.
  • Verizon/Samsara combine scoring with AI video; Teletrac adds deep scorecards + privacy controls; RAM offers more basic scoring/leaderboards.
• Route Replay, heat maps & proof-of-delivery back-up. Replay journeys, overlay speeding flags, and use time-on-site/travel logs to settle delivery queries.
  • All five providers have route history; Verizon/Samsara/Teletrac layer richer context (AI video/events). RAM’s replay is straightforward, similar to Quartix.

What fleet management features does Quartix have?

• Timesheets, mileage, POIs & geofences. Solid day-to-day fleet admin: weekly timesheets, site time, nearest-vehicle, POI overlays, and geofence alerts.
  • Comparable basics across all providers; Verizon/Samsara/Teletrac add broader workflow modules (dispatch, forms, maintenance analytics).
• Integrations & add-ons (keep costs low, add depth when needed). Native links to FleetCheck; route optimisation via MaxOptra or Route4Me; optional temperature probes, HD cameras, Driver ID.
  • Samsara and Verizon include route optimisation natively; Teletrac offers Journey Planner; RAM needs partner tools for optimisation too.
• Install options to suit. Choose hard-wired (tamper-resistant, supports Driver ID) or self-install (Plug & Track OBD/Connect & Track 2-wire).
  • All five offer pro or self-install paths; Quartix’s self-install is especially quick for leased vans.

Why Quartix may not be for you (and who to consider instead)

1. You need built-in route optimisation. Quartix doesn’t include an optimiser; use MaxOptra/Route4Me if you stay with Quartix. Prefer Samsara (20-stop optimiser), Verizon (Reveal + Field), or Teletrac (Journey Planner) for native tools.
2. You want faster-than-1-minute live data. Quartix tops out around 1 minute on higher tiers. Verizon, Teletrac and Samsara offer 30s updates.
3. You require UK/EU digital tachograph remote downloads. Quartix doesn’t advertise remote tacho downloads. If you need this, pick Verizon, Samsara, or Teletrac.
4. You want advanced AI video safety or immobilisation. Quartix supports cameras and crash-event analytics, but AI video and immobilisers are stronger in Samsara (Engine Immobilizer) and Verizon/Teletrac ecosystems; RAM Plus bundles 4G cams at a sharp price.

Telematics Buying Guide

The best fleet telematics systems combine telecommunications and informatics to monitor and manage vehicles effectively. But if you don’t know what in particular to look out for with a telematics system, here’s our whistle-stop guide to help you understand what you’re getting into.

Core components of a telematics system

• Telematics device: An onboard hardware unit that collects data such as location, speed, and vehicle diagnostics. It typically connects to the vehicle’s OBD-II port or CAN bus depending on the vehicle.
• Data transmission: Utilizes cellular or satellite networks to send collected data to a central server for analysis. Normally this will be a component of the telematics device itself.
• Fleet management software: A platform that processes incoming data, providing real-time insights and reports accessible via web or mobile applications.

Essential features of telematics systems

• Real-time GPS tracking: Monitors vehicle locations to enhance routing and dispatching efficiency. This is a part of every telematics system we’ve researched and is usually the landing page of software you’ll encounter.
• Driver behaviour monitoring: Analyzes driving patterns to promote safety and reduce wear on vehicles.
• Maintenance alerts: Notifies managers of upcoming service needs, preventing costly breakdowns.
• Fuel usage analysis: Tracks consumption to identify savings opportunities and reduce environmental impact.

How to choose the optimal telematics system for you

There are many factors to consider when picking a telematics provider, and ultimately which ones are most important for your business will vary. Still, here are some things we suggest you think about when picking the one for you:

• Scalability: Choose a system that can grow with your fleet’s size and operational complexity. It can be difficult to stop using a telematics system if you are bound up in a long contract or simply in terms of exporting all your past data to the new system should you outgrow your current one.
• Integration capabilities: Ensure compatibility with existing systems like dispatch, accounting, or CRM software. If you have existing tools, you’ll need them to be working in harmony with the telematics provider you choose.
• User-friendly interface: Opt for intuitive platforms that require minimal training for effective use, especially if more than just the fleet manager is using the telematics system.
• Data security: Prioritize providers that implement robust measures. If you are a fleet company dealing with sensitive information, this is even more important.

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