Owner-operators should compare total term cost, account and data ownership, vehicle/phone fit, replacement, support, export, renewal, and cancellation using current written quotes and a real-truck pilot.
Owner-operator cost and contract worksheet
Compare written quotes over the same 36-month period. Include the device, cable, mobile data, installation, subscription, replacements, and support. Check any charges for exports, integrations, renewal, or cancellation, and confirm access to records after cancellation.
Resolve questions about account ownership, record exports, replacements, and access after cancellation before choosing a quote. A lower monthly fee does not answer those questions. For truck, phone, and daily-task checks, see the owner-operator ELD testing guide.
What to check
| Check | How to verify |
|---|---|
| 1. List the owner-operator's daily and back-office tasks | Keep the task, frequency, vehicle, driver, tax or dispatch handoff, required record range, and pass criterion. |
| 2. Test your truck, cable, phone, and connection recovery | Record the truck and VIN, connector, cable, phone model, software versions, and permissions. Test a loss of connection, then check for missing or duplicate events after reconnecting. |
| 3. Practice logging, edits, certification, and roadside transfer | Complete a sample workday, including annotations and review of unidentified driving. Practice data transfer and the documented malfunction fallback. Correct errors and repeat the affected steps. |
| 4. Check that you can keep records after cancellation | Export and open records for a chosen date range. Confirm that the export is complete and that you control it. Review the cancellation terms and obtain a written procedure for access to records after the account closes. |
| 5. Compare daily use, support, contract terms, and total cost | Review the completed tests, support response, and itemized quote. Include renewal and cancellation terms, then record why the option meets your needs. |
Limits of this page
Confirm the price, features, truck and phone compatibility, installation needs, replacement process, and support terms for the exact device and plan before buying. If you operate in Canada, verify that the device meets the applicable Canadian requirements. This guide does not confirm those details or predict reliability.
Sources and review date
Reviewed August 10, 2026. Check the current rules, device registration, product instructions, and commercial terms before making a decision.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — Registered ELD list and manufacturer self-certification.
- Factor ELD — Factor ELD product, plan, feature, and support information. Confirm the details for your selected plan before ordering.
Compare the complete cost on one written quote
Tell us about your truck, phone, and recordkeeping needs. Ask for a written quote that explains the full contract cost, replacements, cancellation, and access to your records.