GPS tracking device for vehicles, made in India

Last checked: 6 October 2026. Satcop India designs and manufactures this device in India. The specifications below are the ones published on the Satcop website.

Quick answer

The Satcop fleet tracking device is a GPS tracker you fit in a truck, van, bus or car so the vehicle shows on a live map. Our in-house DS8888 and BS8888 models refresh the location roughly every 10 seconds, send geofence, overspeed, ignition and tamper alerts, and keep recording when the network drops. They report to Satcop's web and mobile tracking software, and they can take a fuel sensor. Every tracker comes with a replacement warranty. Ask for a quote.

What the DS8888/BS8888 tracker does

• Live location: a pinpoint position on the map with roughly 10-second refresh, so dispatchers see vehicles move rather than jump.
• Alerts you can trust: geofence, overspeed, ignition and tampering alerts, configurable by SMS.
• Geofences in any shape: rectangle, circle or polygon around a depot, a client site or a no-go zone.
• Offline memory: local storage of up to about 15 hours when there is no signal, so the trip is not lost.
• Battery backup: an internal battery that runs for 6 to 8 hours if vehicle power is cut, which also helps you spot tampering.
• Sensors: fuel sensor integration, plus a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope for driving behaviour.
• Build: a water-resistant, dust-proof enclosure on an ARM32 design with a precise ADC.

Technical details

Item	Specification (as published on satcop.com)
Models	DS8888 and BS8888, designed and manufactured in India
Inputs and outputs	4 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs
Protocols	TCP, UDP, HTTP / FTP and POP3
Geofence shapes	Rectangle, circle and polygon
Antennas	Embedded (internal) GPS and GPRS
Enclosure (DS8888)	Polycarbonate, about 110 × 75 × 25 mm, about 400 g
Operating voltage (BS8888)	9 to 36 VDC
Offline memory	Up to about 15 hours
Battery backup	6 to 8 hours

With fuel sensor integration and spare inputs and outputs, one tracker can do more than report location. Tell us what you want to monitor and we will confirm which accessories suit your vehicles at the demo.

Which vehicles it suits

• Trucks and goods carriers: pair it with a fuel level sensor and see how it works on our GPS tracker for trucks page.
• Delivery vans and logistics fleets: combine it with transport monitoring for geofences and driver metrics.
• Waste collection and municipal vehicles: see waste collection vehicle tracking.
• Electric fleets: see EV fleet management.
• Cars and bikes: use our personal vehicle tracker instead.

This device or the AIS 140 device?

If your vehicle's permit or your state's rules ask for an AIS 140 tracking device, look at our AIS 140 GPS tracker, which is designed to meet AIS 140 standards and supports GPS, GLONASS and IRNSS (GAGAN). Your RTO can tell you whether it applies. If AIS 140 is not required and you want flexible fleet tracking with fuel monitoring, the DS8888/BS8888 is usually the better fit.

From fitting to the first report

1. The tracker is fitted on each vehicle, with any sensors you choose.
2. It starts reporting to the Satcop tracking software straight away.
3. You set geofences and alert rules, by vehicle or for the whole fleet.
4. Trip history and reports build up, ready to export as XLS, PDF, CSV or TXT.

Questions to ask before you buy a GPS tracker

• Who makes the device, and what does the warranty cover?
• How often does the location refresh, and what happens offline?
• Which alerts come as standard, and can I change them later?
• Which sensors can I connect to the inputs?
• What does the written quote list: device, data plan, software, installation and GST?

Frequently asked questions

Is the Satcop tracker made in India?

Yes. The DS8888 and BS8888 are in-house devices, designed and manufactured in India, and each comes with a replacement warranty.

How often does the location update?

The fleet tracking device refreshes roughly every 10 seconds and shows a pinpoint location on the map.

What happens when the vehicle has no network?

The device keeps data in local memory for up to about 15 hours offline, and the trip appears in the software once the signal returns.

Does it keep working if someone cuts the power?

Yes, for a while. The internal battery backup lasts 6 to 8 hours, and the device sends a tamper alert.

Can I connect a fuel sensor?

Yes. The tracker supports fuel sensor integration. See our fuel sensor and wireless fuel sensor.

How much does the fleet tracking device cost?

Ask for a quote. The price depends on the number of vehicles, any sensors, the data plan and installation.

What is the best GPS tracking device for vehicles in India?

It depends on the vehicle and the rules that apply to it. For most fleets, look for frequent location updates, geofence and overspeed alerts, offline memory, battery backup and fuel sensor support. Satcop's DS8888/BS8888 offers these. Vehicles that need AIS 140 should use Satcop's AIS 140 device.

Who makes the DS8888 and BS8888 GPS trackers?

Satcop India Pvt. Ltd., a GPS and telematics company headquartered in Kharadi, Pune. The DS8888 and BS8888 are Satcop's in-house fleet tracking devices, designed and manufactured in India.

Can the device be used in school buses?

For schools, Satcop supplies its GPS devices, attendance readers and cameras through My School Ride, which adds parent, driver and admin apps.

See it on your fleet

Tell us your city, your vehicle types and how many vehicles you run. Book a demo · Ask for a quote · WhatsApp +91 91560 88090 · Call +91 86000 02222

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