GPS tracker for semi trucks
Hardwired LTE-M tracking that runs off vehicle power, never needs charging, and keeps reporting on backup battery if the wires are cut.
Why hardwired for powered vehicles
A battery tracker has to ration its reports to survive; a hardwired tracker doesn't. Wired into the truck's electrical system, the TP056 reports continuously — live position, minute by minute — without you ever thinking about battery life. The 10–30V input range covers both 12V and 24V systems, so the same unit works in a Class 8 tractor, a straight truck, or a service van.
If external power is disconnected — by a fault or by someone who doesn't want the truck found — the internal 320 mAh backup battery keeps the device reporting long enough to alert you and support recovery.
TP056 specifications
| Connectivity | LTE-M cellular (US + Canada coverage, deep rural reach) |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Multi-constellation GNSS (GPS/GLONASS) |
| Power | Hardwired 10–30V DC input (12V and 24V systems) |
| Backup | Internal 320 mAh Li-ion battery |
| Rating | IP67 dust- and water-rated enclosure |
| Certification | FCC + IC certified |
| Price | $199 USD — device + first year of service · renews $16.99/mo · 3-month hardware warranty |
What you get with the service
- Live fleet map — every truck on one map, updated in real time down to the minute.
- Geofencing & theft alerts — know immediately when a vehicle moves where or when it shouldn't.
- IFTA-ready mileage — GPS breadcrumbs roll up into mileage-by-jurisdiction reports you can export for IFTA and audits.
- Backed by a real TMS — the tracker feeds the same live dispatch platform TruckerPro customers already run their fleets on.
Tracking trailers too?
The TP056 needs vehicle power, so it's the wrong tool for dropped trailers and unpowered assets. For those, use the wireless TP057 — internal battery, magnetic mount, months of reporting with no power at all. Most fleets pair them: TP056 in every cab, TP057 on every trailer. See the side-by-side comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best GPS tracker for a semi truck?
For a powered vehicle, a hardwired tracker is best — it runs off vehicle power and never needs charging. The TP056 wires into 10–30V, carries a 320 mAh backup battery in case power is cut, and costs $199 with the first year of service included.
What voltage does the TP056 support?
10–30V DC input, covering both 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems — semi trucks, straight trucks, vans, and pickups.
What happens if a thief cuts the tracker's power?
The internal 320 mAh backup battery keeps the device reporting after external power is disconnected — enough to alert you and support recovery.
How much does semi truck GPS tracking cost?
$199 USD covers the hardware and a full year of tracking service. After the first year it renews at $16.99/mo. No contracts — cancel any time and keep the hardware.
TP056 — $199 first year, all-in
Device + 1 year of service included · then $16.99/mo · no contracts.