Comparison

SarathiLink vs ELD and telematics platforms

Fleet telematics platforms put hardware in each truck for ELD hours of service, GPS, engine data and cameras. SarathiLink does something different: it connects dispatch and the driver around the load. Many fleets need both.

	SarathiLink	Typical telematics platform
Main job	Dispatch, driver app, paperwork, border status	ELD hours of service, GPS tracking, vehicle data, cameras
Hardware in the truck	None: the driver's phone	A device in every truck
Contract	Pilot for invited carriers; plans announced with pricing	Often a multi-year agreement
Pricing	Shown on this website once published	Usually quoted by a salesperson, per vehicle
ELD / hours of service	No: keep your certified ELD	Yes
Load dispatch and acceptance	Yes	Depends on plan and integrations
BOL / POD scanning with the load	Yes	Depends on plan
ACE / ACI eManifest status for drivers	Yes, from BorderConnect	Not a core feature

Telematics platforms differ; check the details with your provider.

Use them together

Keep your ELD for hours of service and compliance.
Use SarathiLink for loads, driver acceptance, paperwork, extra pay and border status.
Small fleets that don't need telematics hardware can start with SarathiLink alone.

Questions

Is SarathiLink an ELD?

No. It does not record hours of service. Keep your certified ELD; SarathiLink handles dispatch and the driver's paperwork.

Do we need hardware for SarathiLink?

No. Drivers use their own phones and the office uses a web browser.

Try SarathiLink with your fleet

We set up your company, your dispatchers and your drivers. No hardware in the trucks.