BlackGPS

What BlackGPS does

BlackGPS, operated by Kontrolonne, is a Santiago, Chile-headquartered fleet management and GPS tracking platform founded in 2011. The company provides telematics hardware, a SaaS subscription platform, and professional services to commercial fleets, with a stated installed base of 300,000+ connected devices globally and 1,000+ company customers in Chile alone. Its core technology stack combines GPS tracking, embedded telematics hardware, lifetime data storage, computer vision-based ADAS and Driver Monitoring Systems (branded Co Piloto Virtual), predictive maintenance analytics, driver ranking algorithms, and anti-jammer autonomous response capabilities. The platform is delivered with pre-built enterprise system integrations and runs on infrastructure partnerships with emnify (global cellular IoT connectivity) and AWS.

The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers across mining, retail, food and beverage, logistics, and construction in Chile, Peru, and Colombia, with announced expansion into Uruguay. Named anchor customers include Walmart, BHP, Codelco, Minera Escondida, Falabella, Carozzi, and Bechtel. BlackGPS monetizes through hardware unit sales, recurring SaaS subscriptions per vehicle, and professional services, with custom enterprise pricing rather than published list rates. The company employs 51-100+ people, including 50+ commercial advisors providing localized coverage across LATAM markets, which serves as a key go-to-market differentiator against international fleet SaaS competitors that typically lack regional sales density.

Name

BlackGPS

Legal name

Kontrolonne

Website

https://blackgps.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BlackGPS is a Chilean-headquartered fleet management and GPS tracking platform, founded in 2011, serving mining, retail, logistics, and construction enterprises across Chile, Peru, and Colombia with telematics hardware, AI-powered safety analytics, and SaaS subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Management Software

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAEANAB

Driver Behavior Scoring & Coaching Platforms

Transportation & Logistics/Logistics Technology & Telematics (TMS/WMS, Tracking, ELD/IoT)/Safety, Driver Behavior & Video Telematics

SECONDARYTHADAKAH

Fuel Management & Fleet Card Programs

Travel & Hospitality/Car Rental & Mobility Services/Fleet Leasing & Fleet Management Services

Keywords

• Fleet management software
• GPS vehicle tracking
• Fleet telematics solutions
• Driver performance monitoring
• Fuel consumption tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

Lo Barnechea

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. GPS Hardware Devices: Sale and installation of GPS tracking devices, sensors, cameras, and specialized equipment for fleet monitoring. Includes anti-jammer devices, temperature sensors, door sensors, and autonomous GPS trackers.
2. Software/SaaS Platform Subscription: Monthly subscription for access to monitoring platform, mobile applications, reporting, alerts, and analytics. Pricing varies by fleet size and modules selected.
3. Professional Services: Custom development services for tailored integrations, reports, and platform views. Technical support and installation services across LATAM.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BlackGPS provides a GPS-based fleet management platform combined with proprietary hardware (trackers, sensors, dashcams, smart locks, anti-jammer devices) and a SaaS monitoring suite. The platform delivers real-time vehicle tracking, driver behavior scoring, fuel consumption monitoring via CAN bus, cold chain temperature control, route optimization, and API integrations for businesses operating vehicle fleets. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, recurring platform subscriptions, and professional services for custom integrations.

Product overview

BlackGPS is a fleet management and GPS tracking platform offering a comprehensive suite of solutions organized across four verticals: Security and Protection (GPS monitoring, trailer and asset tracking, camera systems, AI-powered Co Piloto Virtual with ADAS+DMS, anti-jammer, door sensors, smart locks, internal messaging), Cost Optimization (driver performance ranking, fleet maintenance, cold chain monitoring, route planning, toll and fine management, fuel management), Process Automation (API integrations, tracking links, digital forms, alert and report automation, vehicle inspections, driver ID), and Piloto Pro (upcoming driver certification program). The platform is complemented by mobile apps for drivers and fleet managers, custom development services, and serves operations in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Uruguay with over 300,000 connected devices worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Piloto Pro: Excellence certification system for drivers with ranking and certification to reward good performance and elevate driving standards

Products and services

• Monitoreo GPS (GPS Tracking Platform) Central GPS monitoring platform providing real-time vehicle tracking, reporting, maintenance scheduling, and fleet management capabilities with 99.8% uptime. Designed for fleet operators managing commercial vehicles.
• Aplicativo Móvil Conductor (Driver Mobile App) Mobile application for drivers on iOS and Android providing vehicle inspection, driving behavior visibility, mileage tracking, corporate chat, and digital form completion.
• Aplicativo Móvil Gestor de Flota (Fleet Manager Mobile App) Fleet manager mobile app for iOS and Android delivering real-time vehicle visualization, geofence management, traffic layers, alerts, corporate chat, and maintenance reminders.
• Monitoreo de Trailers (Trailer Monitoring) Specialized trailer monitoring with door sensors, temperature sensors, GPS tracking, and integration with fleet systems for protecting transported cargo.
• Monitoreo de Activos (Asset Tracking) Autonomous GPS devices with long battery life (up to 1 year) for tracking assets, containers, machinery, and high-value cargo with customizable reporting intervals.
• Sistema de Cámaras (Camera System) Mobile CCTV system with DVR supporting up to 12 cameras per unit, cloud backup, 30-day local storage, and remote video recovery.
• Co Piloto Virtual (ADAS + DMS) AI-powered virtual co-pilot combining DMS (Driver Monitoring System) and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) with dashcams that detect fatigue, distractions, and road hazards through computer vision.
• Anti Inhibidor de Señal (Anti-Jammer Device) Signal jamming detector that autonomously protects fleet vehicles by identifying interference, alerting drivers, and executing security protocols including vehicle shutdown.
• Sensor de Puertas (Door Sensor) Door sensor system that monitors door openings and closings, provides alerts for unauthorized access, and supports cargo theft prevention with customizable time parameters.
• Cerradura Randómica (Random Smart Lock) Random smart lock with dynamic password generation, Bluetooth and RFID access, remote control, and vandalism alerts for securing cargo during loading and unloading.
• Rendimiento de Conductores (Driver Performance Ranking) Driver performance ranking system that scores drivers on braking, acceleration, cornering, idle time, speed, fuel consumption, and other metrics using GPS accelerometer data.
• Mantenimiento de Flotas (Fleet Maintenance) Fleet maintenance module for scheduling maintenance, tracking documents, managing costs, and receiving preventive alerts based on kilometers, hours, or time intervals.
• Cadena de Frío (Cold Chain Monitoring) Cold chain monitoring module with Bluetooth temperature sensors, customizable thresholds, scheduling, historical reports, and out-of-range alerts for temperature-sensitive cargo.
• Planificación y Optimización de Rutas (Route Planning and Optimization) Route planning and optimization system with bulk dispatch upload, automatic route optimization, driver mobile app integration, delivery photos, and real-time ETA tracking.
• Integraciones API (API Integration Platform) API integration platform enabling real-time data exchange, custom integration development within 48 hours (average 24 hours), and pre-built integrations with major enterprise systems.
• Identificación de Conductores (Driver Identification) Automatic driver identification using RFID cards, preventing vehicle operation without registration, supporting over 4,000 drivers per vehicle with low-cost replacement cards.
• Gestión de Combustible (Fuel Management) Fuel management comparing purchased liters versus consumed fuel using CAN bus data, with fuel load recording, receipt attachments, and lifetime stored reports.
• Desarrollos a Medida (Custom Development) Custom development service for creating bespoke reports, KPIs, views, and integrations tailored to specific business requirements through a structured 3-step process.
• Inspección de Vehículos (Vehicle Inspection) Digital vehicle inspection system allowing drivers to perform daily inspections with custom fields, photo evidence, and admin summary dashboards to prevent issues and identify responsible parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% savings on fleet expenses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration33 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and flagship.

• MaponstrategicTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for fleet management solutions, contributing to the integrated ecosystem of tracking and monitoring capabilities
• emnifycoreTechnology or IntegrationIoT connectivity provider enabling global SIM connectivity across 210 countries with multi-carrier support. Single SIM for all telecommunications operators globally.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider supporting platform operations with scalable, reliable cloud services for real-time data processing and storage.
• Google MapsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationMapping and location services integration for fleet visualization, geofencing, route planning, and traffic layer capabilities.
• Jimi IoTstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIoT hardware partner providing specialized GPS tracking devices and equipment for fleet monitoring solutions.
• TeltonikastrategicTechnology or IntegrationGPS hardware and IoT device manufacturer providing equipment for fleet tracking, temperature sensors, and specialized monitoring solutions.
• Telefonica TechstrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner providing IoT and connectivity solutions supporting the company's Latin American operations.
• Thermo KingcoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory integration with Thermo King refrigeration units, accessing fuel consumption, fault codes, and temperature data from equipment computers.
• WalmartflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor retail client with pre-built integration, allowing immediate deployment without additional development for Walmart's logistics operations.
• CodelcoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor mining company with integration partnership for fleet management solutions in mining operations.
• FalabellaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge retail corporation with ready-to-use integration for fleet management and logistics optimization.
• BHPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mining company with integration partnership for fleet monitoring and safety solutions.
• CencosudflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional retail group with ready integration for fleet operations management.
• SimpliRoutestrategicTechnology or IntegrationRoute optimization partner integrated for planning and route optimization capabilities.
• BeetrackstrategicTechnology or IntegrationFleet management technology partner integrated for tracking and monitoring capabilities.
• DrivinstrategicTechnology or IntegrationFleet technology partner integrated for logistics and fleet management solutions.
• DispatchTrackstrategicTechnology or IntegrationDelivery management and scheduling partner integrated for route optimization.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fleetio: Fleet management software focused on maintenance, fuel, and vehicle inspections, with GPS integrations — comparable to BlackGPS's cost-optimization and maintenance modules and a relevant peer for fleet managers evaluating software platforms.
• Beetrack: Chilean-born delivery and fleet management platform covering last-mile tracking, dispatch, and route optimization — a direct regional peer to BlackGPS, often integrated within the same enterprise tech stacks (notably referenced as a BlackGPS technology partner).
• Lytx: Video telematics specialist offering AI-powered dashcams with DMS/ADAS, driver coaching, and fleet safety analytics — directly comparable to BlackGPS's Co Piloto Virtual (ADAS+DMS) value proposition, with deeper specialization in the video layer.
• Samsara: IoT-based fleet management platform combining GPS tracking, AI dashcams (DMS/ADAS), fuel, and route optimization for commercial fleets — comparable to BlackGPS across virtually every product module, with a global enterprise customer base and public-market scale.
• Verizon Connect: Telematics and fleet management suite built around GPS tracking, driver behavior, fuel, and dispatch — comparable to BlackGPS in product breadth and enterprise target customer, with the added backing of a global telecom operator.
• Azuga (Bridgestone): GPS fleet tracking platform with driver behavior scoring, fuel management, and rewards-based coaching — a comparable peer to BlackGPS's driver performance ranking and fuel modules, particularly for SMB and mid-market fleets.
• Geotab: Global market leader in GPS fleet management and vehicle telematics, offering real-time tracking, driver behavior scoring, and fuel management via a SaaS platform — directly comparable to BlackGPS's core offering, but with much broader international scale.
• GPS Insight: Fleet tracking and management SaaS with telematics, driver behavior, fuel card integration, and route optimization — comparable to BlackGPS in mid-market/enterprise fleet focus and product breadth.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone): Bridgestone-owned fleet telematics SaaS covering GPS tracking, driver behavior, fuel management, and order management for commercial fleets — a direct competitor in the same product category as BlackGPS, particularly for logistics and field-service operators.

Emerging players

• SimpliRoute: LATAM-focused route optimization and dispatch SaaS — comparable to BlackGPS's route planning module and a relevant regional competitor in Chile and across Spanish-speaking markets, with a more specialized product focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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