TruckX vs J. J. Keller Encompass ELD

TruckX9.2Visit JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD8.9Visit

Higher score TruckX #2 in Electronic Logging Device Software 9.2/10 From $15/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TruckX

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JJ J. J. Keller Encompass ELD #4 in Electronic Logging Device Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit J. J. Keller

• TruckX fits best

  Small fleets seeking low-cost compliant ELD software

• J. J. Keller Encompass ELD fits best

  Established fleets needing compliance depth and integrations

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Side by side

Feature	TruckX 9.2/10 Visit ↗	JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Electronic Logging Device Software	#4 in Electronic Logging Device Software
Best for	Small fleets seeking low-cost compliant ELD software	Established fleets needing compliance depth and integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	8 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TruckX 4/4 · J. J. Keller Encompass ELD 4/4
FMCSA-registered	✓	✓
Offline logging	✓	✓
Inspection workflows	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Hardware model	Optional	Required
Our review
Pros	Starts at $15 per vehicle monthly with monthly billing Offline HOS logging synchronizes data after connectivity returns Includes DVIRs, GPS, IFTA, inspections, APIs, and integrations	FMCSA-registered logging with multiple HOS rule sets and alerts Inspection workflows include defect photos and roadside inspection mode Seven named integrations, API access, tracking, messaging, and auditing
Cons	No free plan is available Pricing may vary by plan and term Automatic driving-time recording requires connected ELD hardware	Pricing is quote-based and varies by terms and number of users Compatible ELD hardware is required for vehicle and engine data capture Its focus is commercial fleets subject to U.S. and Canadian HOS requirements
Our verdict	TruckX is an electronic logging device and fleet management platform for owner-operators and commercial trucking fleets. It combines FMCSA-approved electronic logging and hours-of-service tracking with Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports, GPS… Read the review →	J. J. Keller Encompass ELD combines required vehicle hardware, a mobile driver application, and an online back-office platform for commercial fleets subject to U.S. and Canadian hours-of-service requirements. It is suited to established… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TruckX — where it wins

  • Starts at $15 per vehicle monthly with monthly billing
  • Offline HOS logging synchronizes data after connectivity returns
  • Includes DVIRs, GPS, IFTA, inspections, APIs, and integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing may vary by plan and term
  • Automatic driving-time recording requires connected ELD hardware

• J. J. Keller Encompass ELD — where it wins

  • FMCSA-registered logging with multiple HOS rule sets and alerts
  • Inspection workflows include defect photos and roadside inspection mode
  • Seven named integrations, API access, tracking, messaging, and auditing

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based and varies by terms and number of users
  • Compatible ELD hardware is required for vehicle and engine data capture
  • Its focus is commercial fleets subject to U.S. and Canadian HOS requirements

• TruckX9.2/10 · From $15/mo

  A low-cost ELD option for small fleets needing offline logs, inspections, GPS, and IFTA.

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• JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A compliance-focused ELD platform for established fleets needing integrations and visibility.

  Visit J. J. KellerFull verdict →