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Switching Guide

Switching providers without the headache.

A plain-English guide to moving from your current GPS or dash-cam provider — with no downtime, no lost history, and no long-term lock-in.

Most fleet owners already suspect their current tracking setup could be better — better support, a fairer price, hardware that actually works. So why stay? Usually it comes down to one word: hassle. The worry that switching means downtime, lost data, a pile of new equipment, and a contract fight.

Here's the honest version of how a switch works. You'll see there's a lot less to it than you'd think.

The four worries that keep fleets stuck

And the honest reality of each one.

"I'll lose all my history."

You keep your records. Before you leave, you export your trip history, mileage, and maintenance logs — and we tell you exactly what to grab so nothing disappears.

"My trucks will be down during the switch."

There's no downtime. You keep running on your current system right up until your new devices go live. Plenty of fleets run both side by side for a few days and flip the switch when they're ready.

"Installing new hardware is a nightmare."

Most of it is plug-and-play. The tracker pushes into your vehicle's diagnostic port and starts reporting in seconds — no tools, no shop visit. Want it hidden? We do a clean hardwired install instead.

"I'm locked into my current contract."

Maybe — and either way we time it with you. Tell us your renewal date and we plan the switch around it. On our side you're never trapped: month-to-month or save with 24 months, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

How the switch actually works

Five steps, at your pace.

1
Tell us about your fleet

A quick call: how many vehicles, what you run, and what's frustrating you about your current setup. No sales script.

2
We map a no-downtime plan

We line the switch up with your schedule and your current contract's timing, so nothing overlaps badly and nothing goes dark.

3
Get your hardware

Plug-and-play trackers arrive ready to go, or we arrange a hardwired or dash-cam install. Most installs take minutes per vehicle.

4
Run side by side (optional)

Want to be sure first? Keep your old system live while ours runs in parallel, compare the two, and switch fully when you're comfortable.

5
Go live with a real person

A US-based team member walks you and your crew through the dashboard, sets up your alerts and reports, and stays reachable. Most fleets are fully live in about two weeks.

The questions everyone asks

Contracts, data, and how long it really takes.

What about my current contract?

This is the part people dread, and it's usually simpler than expected. Tell us who you're with and your renewal date, and we plan around it — often that means starting your install a couple of weeks out so you go live the day your old term ends. We won't push you to eat a big penalty. We'd rather time it right and earn the business.

Your data comes with you

Before you leave your current provider, pull your key reports: trip history, mileage, maintenance logs, and driver records. We'll tell you exactly what to export and help you bring it across so your records stay intact. Your history is yours — keep it.

How long does it take?

Most small and mid-size fleets are fully up and running about two weeks from the first call, and often faster for plug-and-play setups. The pace is yours — we move as quickly or as carefully as you want.

Your pre-switch checklist

Knock these out before your demo and your switch will be quick. (It's in the PDF too.)

Count your vehicles and note what each one needs (tracking, dash cam, asset tag).
Find your current provider's contract end or renewal date.
Export your history: trips, mileage, maintenance, and driver logs.
List the reports and alerts you actually use day to day.
Write down your single biggest frustration with your current system (so we fix it first).
Pick an install style per vehicle: plug-and-play or hidden hardwired.
Book a 15-minute demo to see it running on your own fleet.

Take the whole guide with you

A clean, printable PDF of this guide plus the checklist — free, no email required. Bring it to your demo and we'll turn it into a plan.

Download the PDF

Ready when you are

Book a free 15-minute demo and we'll map your switch together — no pressure, no script, no obligation.