J. J. Keller Encompass ELD provides U.S. and Canadian hours-of-service compliance for fleets required to use electronic logs. Its VT100 hardware connects to the mobile app over Bluetooth Low Energy and sends engine and vehicle data to the Encompass platform, including when a driver’s device is offline. The system supports multiple rulesets, alerts for approaching hours-of-service limits, team driving, border crossing, personal conveyance, and yard moves. Integrated electronic driver vehicle inspection reports allow customized criteria, defect-resolution workflows, and smartphone photos of defects. Fleet features include vehicle tracking and engine fault code monitoring, with geofencing and driver behavior tracking available as options. The maker says its ELD solutions comply with the U.S. ELD mandate and include DOT driver and vehicle compliance recordkeeping at no additional cost. Drivers can use their own iPhone or Android device, or an Android Compliance Tablet with the app preloaded. Encompass APIs can share employee, driver-log, unit, GPS, performance-event, hours-of-service, and other data. Subscription cost varies by term and number of users; customers must contact sales for a quote.
Who it is for
It suits fleets that need electronic hours-of-service logging in the United States or Canada, including workflows for team, exempt, non-regulated, and hyrail drivers. It supports vehicle classes 1–8.
What is good
- Supports multiple hours-of-service rulesets and driver workflows.
- VT100 sends vehicle data while the mobile device is offline.
- Inspection reports support defect photos and resolution workflows.
- Drivers can use their own iPhone or Android device.
- Driver support and roadside inspection hotline are available 24/7.
What to know first
- VT100 hardware is required.
- Subscription cost varies by term and user count.
- Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote.
- Geofencing and driver behavior tracking are optional.
Verdict
Encompass ELD combines logging, inspection reports, vehicle visibility, and API access for fleets with U.S. and Canadian compliance needs. Confirm the hardware and variable subscription costs with sales before choosing a setup.
J. J. Keller Encompass ELD plans and pricing
All plansCompared on electronic logging device software
- FMCSA-registered
- Yes
- Offline logging
- Yes
- Mobile platforms
- both
- Inspection workflows
- Yes
- Hardware model
- required
- API access
- Yes



