If you own a truck, tanker, lorry, or any commercial vehicle in India, you're dealing with challenges that car owners don't face: long-haul routes, unknown drivers, fuel theft, vehicle misuse, and cargo safety. A GPS tracker for your truck addresses all of these at once.
In Bihar and eastern India, truck owners are increasingly turning to GPS tracking to reduce costs, prevent theft, and hold drivers accountable. Here's everything you need to know about GPS trackers for trucks in 2026.
How Much Can a GPS Tracker Save a Truck Owner?
- Fuel theft savings: ₹5,000–₹15,000/month per truck
- Unauthorized trip prevention: ₹3,000–₹8,000/month
- Faster incident resolution: saves hours of driver disputes
- Insurance premium reduction: 5–15% with GPS-equipped vehicles
- Total savings: ₹10,000–40,000/month per truck
5 Real Problems GPS Tracker Solves for Truck Owners
🔴 Problem 1: Fuel Theft
Drivers siphon off diesel or claim higher fuel expenses on routes they didn't actually take.
✅ GPS Solution: Compare actual mileage driven vs. fuel claimed. Catch discrepancies instantly.
🔴 Problem 2: Unauthorized Trips
Drivers use your truck for personal cargo transport or detours during official trips.
✅ GPS Solution: Set geo-fence on approved routes. Get instant alerts if the truck deviates.
🔴 Problem 3: Driver Speeding & Rash Driving
Speeding increases accident risk and vehicle wear — and you won't know until damage is done.
✅ GPS Solution: Set speed alerts. Get notified immediately if your truck exceeds the limit.
🔴 Problem 4: Cargo & Vehicle Theft
Truck thefts and cargo hijackings are a growing problem on national highways.
✅ GPS Solution: Real-time tracking + remote engine cut-off lets you track and stop a stolen truck.
🔴 Problem 5: Unverifiable Trip Reports
Drivers submit daily reports you have no way to verify — leading to inflated claims.
✅ GPS Solution: Full route history and timestamps. Every trip is logged and verifiable.
Key Features to Look for in a Truck GPS Tracker
Trucks have different requirements than cars. Here's what matters most:
- Wide voltage support (9V–90V): Trucks run on 24V systems — your tracker must handle this
- Rugged and waterproof (IP65+): Trucks face harsh conditions — rain, dust, vibration
- Reliable SIM network: Airtel's pan-India coverage ensures tracking even on NH highways
- Long trip history: You need weeks of trip data to spot patterns
- Multi-vehicle management: If you own multiple trucks, manage all from one app
- Geo-fence and route deviation alerts
- Remote engine cut-off
Why Alike GPS VT05R is the Best Truck GPS Tracker in India
VT05R Truck Tracker Specifications
- ✅ Wide voltage: 9V–90V (works on all trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles)
- ✅ IP65 waterproof and dust resistant
- ✅ GPS + BDS dual positioning
- ✅ Free Airtel SIM — pan-India 4G coverage
- ✅ Remote engine cut-off
- ✅ Geo-fence alerts and route deviation notifications
- ✅ Real-time tracking every 10 seconds
- ✅ Full route history and trip reports via Protrack app
- ✅ 1-Year Device Replacement Warranty
- ✅ Free Pan-India Delivery
GPS Tracker Price for Trucks in India 2026
The Alike GPS VT05R is ₹3,999 per truck — a one-time investment. For a fleet of 5 trucks, that's ₹19,995 total, which you can recover in fuel savings within the first month.
Bulk Orders for Truck Fleet Owners
If you own multiple trucks, contact us directly for fleet pricing. We offer special rates for bulk orders and provide dedicated support for fleet setup, app configuration, and installation assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the GPS tracker work during long-haul trips across states?
Yes. The included Airtel SIM provides pan-India coverage. Your truck can be tracked from Bihar to Maharashtra or any other state without any additional configuration.
Can I cut the engine remotely if the truck is hijacked?
Yes. The remote engine cut-off feature lets you stop the engine safely from the Protrack app. We recommend doing this only when the vehicle has slowed down or stopped for safety reasons.
Do I need to pay monthly charges after year 1?
Only a nominal SIM recharge of ₹300–500/year per truck is required after the first year. No platform subscription fees.