Vdo or which eld

With the Garmin, I use a dedicated tablet (NOT my phone) and keep WiFi, mobile data, etc turned off. $250 bought the ELD and no monthly fees. Data stored locally, NOT beyond your control on some 3rd party servers in cyberspace.

 

KeepTruckin is a popular ELD provider. There is also Omnitracs/Qualcomm, but it will cost a bit more. Omnitracs makes more sense for fleets or anyone who plans to build a fleet some day. I have Omnitracs. I paid about $800 for the IVG device, and pay about $30 per month. I think I will probably build a fleet.

Whoever you choose will likely not have you use your cellphone data. They will be providing a device that comes with a GPS tracker similar to a GPS device for navigation.

 

I like vdo over Omnitracs. So I think that says a lot right there. Been using it for over a year now. Any specific questions?

 

If all you are doing is logs, whatever is cheapest.....rather least inexpensive up front cost.
I have done some cost analysis and find they are all on a level playing field based on a 5 year plan.
Up front, plus monthly, plus any cell plans.
They all seem to cost between $45-$55 per month.

I will say if you are going to look into adding 3rd party apps/integration (Comdata/EFS/ CH Robisnon/Schneider, etc.) I would look into a more robust system.
I also would recommend using a device that can goefence locations, especially if you are making your own rate agreements.
There are a ton of apps that can add value just in data storage alone.....say your DVIR. Keeping those in digital format is worth a few dollars a month.
Its not the 90s anymore and tech is taking over. I embrace it.

This coming from a guy who started driving in 89'ish, and came off the road about 10 years ago.
As much of a PITA electronic logs are, it can very well help your bottom line, if you do it right.