CalAmp

Fleet Telematics & Connected Vehiclecalamp.com

Company typePrivate
Founded1981
HeadquartersIrvine, United States
Headcount501–1,000
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

CalAmp firmographics

Firmographics

Name: CalAmp
Legal name: CalAmp Corp.
Website: https://calamp.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1981
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
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CalAmp industry classification

Industry

Product category: Fleet Telematics & Connected Vehicle
NAICS: Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
SIC: Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
akta.pro primary industry: Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD)
akta.pro secondary industries: Data Integration, APIs & Telematics Data Platforms (TLABAJAM), Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG), Maintenance & Diagnostics Telematics (OBD/CAN, Predictive) (TLABAJAH), Incident Detection, Claims & Evidence Management (TLAEANAE), Driver Behavior, Safety & Video Telematics (Dashcams/AI) (TLABAJAG)

Keywords

Telematics hardware
Fleet management software
Connected vehicle solutions
Asset tracking systems
AI video safety

Where CalAmp is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Irvine
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

CalAmp business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

SaaS Subscriptions: CalAmp provides software-as-a-service solutions with subscription-based pricing for fleet management, telematics, and asset tracking platforms. Pricing is custom based on fleet size, features, and contract length.
Hardware Devices: Sale of telematics hardware including edge devices, gateways, asset trackers, dash cams, and sensors. Products include LMU series, TTU trailer trackers, ATU asset trackers, and CalAmp Vision dash cams.
Professional Services: CalAmp offers professional services including implementation support, on-site installation, training, and premium support options for customers requiring specialized assistance.
Data and Integration Services: Enterprise data platform services including CalAmp Telematics Cloud, Data Hub streaming, API access, and cloud connector services for enterprise IT ecosystem integration.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Enterprise and fleet-specific pricing
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	Hardware products

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

CalAmp product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CalAmp designs, manufactures, and operates an end-to-end telematics and connected vehicle platform: telematics gateways and asset trackers collect vehicle and equipment data, the CalAmp Telematics Cloud ingests and processes it, and a portfolio of fleet, video safety, crash detection, K-12, trucking, and asset tracking applications deliver insights to commercial fleet operators, OEMs, and public sector customers. Hardware, SaaS platform, vertical applications, and professional services are sold as integrated enterprise solutions.

Product overview

CalAmp is a telematics company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC) platform, which ingests and processes data from a comprehensive portfolio of edge hardware devices and delivers it through application layers including the flagship CalAmp iOn fleet management application. The product portfolio spans hardware devices (telematics gateways, asset trackers, dash cams, ELD tablets), platform services (Data Hub, Device Management, EdgeCore edge programming), and software applications (iOn fleet management, Vision AI video safety, CrashBoxx AI crash intelligence, K-12 student transportation, trucking telematics, and asset tracking). The ecosystem supports vertical markets including transportation and logistics, commercial fleets, K-12 education, industrial equipment OEMs, connected car/mobility, and public sector/government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

CalAmp K-12 (formerly Synovia): K-12 student transportation telematics solution providing fleet tracking, routing integration, student ridership tracking, time and attendance, maintenance and compliance, and driving safety features for school bus and white fleet operations.
LoJack
Here Comes the Bus
CrashBoxx AI
CalAmp iOn
EdgeCore
CalAmp Vision
CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC)
DataHub
HT LinkSense
WETS (Wheel-End Temperature System)

Products and services

CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC) SaaS platform that ingests, processes, and exposes telematics data from CalAmp devices and integrates with third-party telematics endpoints; provides device management, location, diagnostics, and analytics for fleet operators, OEMs, and channel partners.
CalAmp iOn Fleet Management Application Web and mobile fleet management application providing location tracking, vehicle health, driver behavior, alerts, and KPI dashboards for commercial and service fleet operators.
CalAmp Vision (AI Video Safety / Dash Cam) AI-driven video safety and dash cam solution that detects risky driving behaviors, generates real-time driver-coaching alerts, and stores event footage for fleet safety programs.
CrashBoxx AI Crash detection and reconstruction service that uses sensor data and AI to identify, characterize, and report vehicle crashes, paired with a 24/7 response center.
CalAmp K-12 Student Transportation (formerly Synovia) Telematics and operations platform for K-12 school bus fleets, providing GPS tracking, student ridership, route compliance, and driver behavior monitoring for school districts.
CalAmp Trucking Telematics Telematics bundle for commercial trucking operators that combines ELD compliance, trailer tracking, and predictive maintenance integrations (Noregon) on the CalAmp Telematics Cloud.
CalAmp Asset Tracking Solutions Asset tracking solutions that combine ATU and TTU hardware with cloud-based location and utilization monitoring for trailers, containers, and non-powered equipment.
LMU-4350LB / LMU-4351LB Telematics Gateways Cellular telematics gateways for vehicles, providing GPS location, vehicle diagnostics, driver behavior data, and connectivity to the CalAmp Telematics Cloud for enterprise fleet customers.
HMU-3640LB Rugged Telematics Gateway Ruggedized cellular telematics gateway designed for heavy equipment, industrial, and harsh-environment deployments.
TTU-2900MB / TTU-2830M Smart Trailer Trackers Battery-powered trailer and asset trackers providing GPS location, motion, and status data on the CalAmp Telematics Cloud for logistics operators.
ATU-1650MB / ATU-1300 Asset Trackers Compact, battery-efficient cellular asset trackers for non-powered equipment, containers, and mobile assets.
MDT-8W / MDT-8M ELD Tablets In-cab mobile data terminals that combine ELD compliance, driver workflow, and telematics connectivity for commercial trucking fleets.
LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services Stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) and connected car services marketed under the LoJack brand in Italy, the UK, Brazil, and Mexico through CalAmp subsidiaries.
EdgeCore Edge Programming Edge application platform that enables custom analytics and business logic to run directly on CalAmp telematics devices, reducing cloud round-trips.
Data Hub Fleet Analytics Cloud analytics layer that aggregates telematics data from CalAmp devices to deliver fleet performance, utilization, and predictive insights to enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

Predictive maintenance reduces shop time by 39%
+4 more outcomes

Companies that use CalAmp

Customer profile

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

CalAmp technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

CalAmp partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 March 2026Integration of Google Pub/Sub with CalAmp Telematics Cloud enabling real-time data streaming for enterprise customers, improving response times, operational efficiency, and AI deployment for transportation and logistics organizations.
RAC (UK Automobile Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Strategic partnership to expand RAC Connected telematics platform for UK commercial fleets with AI-powered video safety, CrashBoxx crash detection, real-time fleet visibility, and driver behavior insights. CalAmp provides the underlying technology platform while RAC leads customer engagement and service delivery.
NoregoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership powering CalAmp Predictive Maintenance with Noregon data-driven insights and diagnostic algorithms that analyze maintenance wear patterns to predict faults before escalation. Provides predictive health scores and action plans from ASE-certified technicians.
assured TechmaticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ELD (Electronic Logging Device) compliance solution. CalAmp ELD, powered by assured Techmatics, provides driver-friendly, certified ELD compliance for US, Canadian, and Mexican regulations.
RAC ConnectedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunch of real-time crash intelligence technology called CalAmp CrashBoxx integrated into RAC Connected fleet safety platform for UK commercial fleet operators, providing accident detection, event reconstruction, and predictive damage assessment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

CalAmp competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Geotab: Geotab is a major fleet telematics provider offering GPS tracking, driver behavior, vehicle diagnostics, and fleet analytics through a cloud platform and edge devices. It is one of the largest competitors named alongside CalAmp in the heavy equipment telematics market and shares OEM and enterprise fleet customers.
Samsara: Samsara is a leading AI-driven fleet management and connected operations platform serving commercial fleets, industrial operations, and public sector organizations. It competes directly with CalAmp across telematics hardware, fleet SaaS, AI dash cams, and ELD compliance.

Peers

Motive (KeepTruckin):

Broad incumbents

Trimble Transportation: Trimble provides transportation and logistics technology including fleet telematics, video-based safety, and connected fleet solutions as part of a broader portfolio across construction, agriculture, and geospatial industries. Trimble overlaps with CalAmp in heavy equipment telematics and fleet safety.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

CalAmp compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance5 records

CalAmp financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CalAmp leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

CalAmp subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries7 records

CalAmp funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CalAmp M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A11 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CalAmp

What does CalAmp do?

Is CalAmp a public or private company?

CalAmp is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was CalAmp founded?

CalAmp was founded in 1981. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is CalAmp based?

CalAmp is headquartered in Irvine, United States, in the North America region.

How does CalAmp make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. SaaS Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are hardware Devices, professional Services and data and Integration Services.

Who are CalAmp's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Geotab and Samsara. Motive (KeepTruckin) is listed as a peer. Trimble Transportation is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does CalAmp have an API?

Yes. CalAmp provides REST APIs for enterprise customers to integrate telematics data into their applications, ERPs, TMS systems, cloud storage, and analytics platforms. The Developer Portal offers comprehensive API documentation, quick-start guides for seamless integrations, and an API playground for testing functionality compatible with most programming languages. The platform supports flexible integration options including REST APIs, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Kafka for streaming real-time telematics data. Developer documentation is at developer.calamp.com/calamp/docs.

What industry is CalAmp in?

CalAmp's product category is Fleet Telematics & Connected Vehicle. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAEAFAD, Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS), with a secondary code of TLABAJAM, Data Integration, APIs & Telematics Data Platforms. Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3576.