This is a press release originally distributed on March 11, 2026.
Surety Business, the self-managed commercial security provider, today announced the availability of an affordable fleet telematics service built for small and mid-size businesses. Powered by the Alarm.com Connected Fleet solution, the service gives business owners GPS tracking, fuel visibility, vehicle health monitoring, and driver behavior reporting—without the contracts or complexity that have historically made fleet management tools inaccessible to smaller operations.
Filling the Gap in the Fleet Tracking Market
Fleet telematics has long been dominated by enterprise platforms—Geotab, Samsara, Verizon Connect—that carry multi-year agreements and per-vehicle pricing that routinely runs $25 to $50 per month. For the small business owner managing a handful of service vehicles or a growing delivery operation, those solutions are often more than what's needed and more than what the budget allows.
Surety Business Fleet is priced starting at $12 per vehicle per month as an add-on to an existing Surety Business security system, with volume discounts that reduce the per-vehicle cost as fleet size grows. Standalone fleet subscriptions are also available. No contracts, setup fees, or cancellation penalties apply.
Setup in Minutes, Not Days
Each vehicle receives an Alarm.com Car Connector that plugs directly into the OBD-II diagnostic port found on virtually every vehicle built since 1996. The device connects via LTE cellular with built-in battery backup, so reporting continues even during power interruptions. No wiring. No tools. No technician appointment.
The cloud dashboard supports up to 100 vehicles per business location and delivers:
- Live GPS tracking on an interactive map
- Geofence alerts that notify when vehicles enter or leave defined zones
- Fuel consumption and efficiency reporting
- Idle time tracking
- Trip history with distance and duration
- OBD-II diagnostics and maintenance alerts
- Driver behavior monitoring for speeding, hard braking, and aggressive acceleration
Why It Pays for Itself Quickly
Industry data suggests SMB fleets lose over $1,000 per vehicle each year to inefficiencies—wasted fuel, excessive idling, and deferred maintenance that turns into costly repairs. Businesses that adopt telematics typically see fuel savings in the range of 10 to 20 percent, which means the monthly subscription cost often comes back within the first few months of use.
"SMBs deserve fleet visibility without enterprise complexity," said Ryan Boder, founder of Surety. "We built this to be simple, affordable, and contract-free."
One Platform for Security and Fleet
What distinguishes the Surety Business Fleet offering is its native integration with the broader Alarm.com for Business ecosystem. Business owners who already use Alarm.com for commercial intrusion detection, video surveillance, or access control can add fleet tracking to the same platform—one login, one mobile app, one monthly invoice, and shared user management across every service.
For businesses that aren't yet on Alarm.com, the fleet product is also available as a standalone subscription.
Availability
Surety Business Fleet is available now. Pricing starts at $12 per vehicle per month as a security system add-on, with volume pricing available and no long-term commitments required. Details and enrollment are available at Surety Business.
About Surety Business
Surety Business is a self-managed commercial security provider offering intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, energy management, and fleet tracking through the Alarm.com platform. The company operates without mandatory technician visits, sales pressure, or hidden pricing. Surety has earned the Alarm.com Gold Partner Award for five consecutive years.