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Catrak Technologies Launches Free GPS Tracking App for Fleets

Catrak Technologies has launched a tracking app for 2026 that is a no-cost GPS solution for fleets and leverages existing mobile phones.

White background with three images of maps and apps on phone screens, headline Fleet GPS Tracking, and logo for Drivestream.

Catrak Technologies’ no-cost GPS tracking uses an app that provides real-time fleet tracking with geofencing and trip history. 

Credit: Catrak Technologies 

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Catrak Technologies, experts in fleet security and GPS tracking, launches the first of its comprehensive fleet management solutions for 2026, its no-cost GPS solution. Fleets can now benefit from this free plan and take advantage of its premium plans as the fleet’s needs grow. 

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With Drivestream’s free plan, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) harness the benefits of a free multi-featured GPS solution by leveraging their existing mobile technology. It allows field service, sales, logistics, hospitality, and delivery fleets to optimize their operations by providing real-time information to keep their business running smoothly without breaking the bank. 

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Key Features & Benefits

The key features and benefits of Drivestream’s free plan, according to the company, include: 

  • 100% savings over traditional fleet GPS because it’s free

  • Real-time fleet tracking with geofencing and trip history 

  • Time clock to track mobile workforce hours, breaks, and overtime 

  • Ensures workforce privacy; tracking is only active during work hours or shifts 

  • No additional tracking device and no additional SIM card 

  • No device also means no shipping costs or device installation 

  • Leverages existing mobile phones with low data usage   

  • Instant account activation — begin monitoring and optimizing your fleet operations right away   

"We are excited to introduce this free fleet GPS solution, which fills a significant gap in the market. Our goal is to provide an affordable, clean, and simple-to-use platform,” said Mark Richardi, CEO of Catrak Technologies. "This changes the game for how SMB field service, sales, delivery, and logistics teams keep track of their day-to-day operations. It’s more than just GPS; it's a pathway to efficiency and better customer service." 

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