A wave of industry shifts is reshaping fleet management software, from the rise of electric vehicles and AI-driven analytics to growing pressure for sustainability and compliance. To help companies navigate this ever-changing landscape, Volpis, a global custom software development leader specializing in fleet management solutions, has released the State of Fleet Software 2024 Report.
To explore the full dataset, insights, and 2025 outlook, you can download the report on our fleet management software development page. This data-backed resource is built from in-depth interviews with leading fleet technology companies.
The report offers a grounded look at where the industry stands today, what’s driving change, and what forward-thinking teams are preparing for in 2025. According to market data cited in the report, the global fleet management software market is projected to grow to $52.36 billion by 2028, driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, a surge in e-commerce, and the growing demand for real-time tracking and predictive maintenance.
Key findings from interviews with leading fleet technology companies include:
- Top 3 reasons companies adopted fleet software in 2024:
- Inefficiency (44%)
- Limited functionality (30%)
- New business opportunities (9%)
- 100% of surveyed companies reported using AI, including:
- AI-enhanced dashcams for driver behavior analysis
- Predictive analytics for demand forecasting
- Chatbots and virtual assistants for customer support
- The most widely used mobile tech stacks included Kotlin, Swift, and Flutter, while platforms such as Google Maps, HERE Maps, and Mapbox dominated the integration landscape.
- 56% of companies now rely on hybrid or outsourced development teams, citing flexibility, faster project ramp-up, and access to specialized expertise, including UX design and fleet-focused development talent.
The report also highlights five major trends expected to define 2025:
- Edge AI and low-power LTE for on-vehicle intelligence
- Predictive maintenance through real-time telematics
- Expansion of compliance-first features (e.g., tachograph tools)
- Sector-specific customization for logistics, rentals, and heavy machinery
- Sustainability integration via EV readiness and fuel monitoring tools
“Fleet technology is evolving fast, and this report reflects what we’re seeing every day: companies need scalable, integrated, and resilient solutions, not just dashboards and data. From AI to offline navigation, building future-ready fleet platforms requires native expertise, flexible infrastructure, and domain insight,” said the Volpis leadership team.
This report reflects the conversations Volpis has every day with fleet innovators, product teams, and operations leaders. It offers a look into how software is transforming the way fleets operate at scale and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve.
Consistently recognized as one of the top software development companies on Clutch, Volpis has spent years designing and building custom fleet management applications for businesses worldwide. If you’re thinking about creating an app for your company (or adding new features), you can always connect with Volpis team via [email protected] to get answers to all your questions.