The Logistics Tech Opportunity
India's logistics sector is worth $200 billion and growing at 10% annually. Fleet management software is critical for trucking companies, delivery startups, and enterprises managing vehicle fleets.
Traditional vs AI-Accelerated Development
Traditional Development
Timeline: 5-8 months
Cost: ₹35-55 lakhs
- Large teams for GPS/mapping integration
- Manual IoT device integration
- Extended testing across devices
- High infrastructure setup costs
AI-Accelerated (Boolean & Beyond)
Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Cost: ₹28-45 lakhs
- Small expert team with AI tools
- Pre-built GPS and mapping modules
- Rapid IoT integration
- Automated multi-device testing
Types of Fleet Management Software
1. Basic GPS Tracking System
Traditional: ₹15-25 lakhs, 2-3 months
With AI: ₹12-18 lakhs, 4-6 weeks
Features:
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Trip history and playback
- Geofencing alerts
- Driver location tracking
- Basic reporting
2. Complete Fleet Management Platform
Traditional: ₹50-80 lakhs, 5-7 months
With AI: ₹38-62 lakhs, 8-11 weeks
Features:
- GPS tracking with telematics
- Route planning and optimisation
- Driver management and scoring
- Fuel monitoring
- Maintenance scheduling
- Document management (RC, insurance, permits)
- Dispatch management
- Customer app for tracking
3. Enterprise Logistics Platform
Traditional: ₹1.5-3 crore, 10-14 months
With AI: ₹1.1-2.2 crore, 14-20 weeks
Features:
- Multi-tenant architecture
- AI route optimisation
- Demand forecasting
- Warehouse integration
- Load optimisation
- Real-time ETAs
- Analytics and BI dashboards
- API for third-party integration
- White-label options
Core Technical Components
GPS and Telematics
Hardware Options:
- Basic GPS trackers (₹2,000-5,000/device)
- OBD-II devices (₹4,000-8,000/device)
- Advanced telematics (₹8,000-15,000/device)
Data Points Captured:
- Location (lat/long)
- Speed and acceleration
- Fuel consumption
- Engine diagnostics
- Harsh braking/cornering
- Idle time
Route Optimisation
Approaches:
- Google Maps Directions API (simple but expensive at scale)
- OSRM (open-source, self-hosted)
- OR-Tools (Google's optimisation library)
- Custom algorithms for specific constraints
Key Constraints:
- Vehicle capacity and type
- Time windows for delivery
- Driver hours of service
- Road restrictions
- Customer preferences
Real-Time Tracking Infrastructure
Architecture:
- MQTT or WebSocket for live updates
- Time-series database (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)
- Redis for caching current positions
- Kafka for high-volume telemetry
Scale Considerations:
- 10,000 vehicles = ~100,000 GPS pings/minute
- Need efficient storage and query patterns
- CDN for map tiles
AI-Powered Features
Predictive Maintenance
ML models that predict vehicle breakdowns:
- Input: Engine data, mileage, maintenance history
- Output: Maintenance alerts before failures
- Impact: 30-50% reduction in breakdown incidents
Development cost: ₹10-18 lakhs
Demand Forecasting
Predict logistics demand for resource planning:
- Historical patterns
- Seasonal trends
- External factors (holidays, events)
Development cost: ₹12-20 lakhs
Dynamic Route Optimisation
Real-time route adjustments based on:
- Traffic conditions
- New orders
- Vehicle breakdowns
- Weather
Development cost: ₹15-25 lakhs
Driver Behaviour Scoring
Analyse driving patterns for safety and efficiency:
- Harsh acceleration/braking
- Speeding incidents
- Fuel efficiency
- Route adherence
Development cost: ₹8-15 lakhs
Integration Requirements
ERP Systems:
- SAP, Oracle for enterprise clients
- Tally for smaller businesses
- Custom ERP integrations
Fuel Cards:
- HPCL, IOCL, BPCL fleet cards
- Automated fuel tracking
Toll Systems:
- FASTag integration
- Automated toll reconciliation
Government Portals:
- Vahan/Sarathi for vehicle documents
- GST for e-way bills
- FOIS for rail logistics
Cost Breakdown: Bangalore vs Coimbatore
| Component | Bangalore | Coimbatore |
|-----------|-----------|------------|
| Development (per month) | ₹12-18 lakh | ₹8-14 lakh |
| IoT/Hardware setup | Same | Same |
| Cloud hosting | Same | Same |
| Maintenance (annual) | 20% of dev cost | 20% of dev cost |
ROI for Fleet Operators
Typical benefits for a 100-vehicle fleet:
- Fuel savings: 10-15% (₹30-50 lakh/year)
- Maintenance reduction: 20-30% (₹10-20 lakh/year)
- Productivity improvement: 15-20% more trips
- Insurance reduction: 5-10% with telematics
- Admin efficiency: 50% less paperwork
Why Boolean and Beyond?
Our Bangalore team has built fleet management solutions for:
- Trucking companies with 500+ vehicles
- Last-mile delivery startups
- Cold chain logistics operators
- Enterprise clients with complex requirements
We understand the ground realities of Indian logistics—from highway conditions to driver challenges.
[Contact us](/contact) to discuss your fleet management project.
