Latest News
About Us|T & C|Contact|Privacy
Flash ReportsFlash Reports
ForecastForecast
SubscriptionSubscription
EventsEvents
MenuMenu

Grow better with the right plan

Your Plan
Silver

See Details >

Free

For Growing Businesses

Gold

See Details >

₹undefined/yr

For Expanding Enterprises

Popular
💎
Platinum

See Details >

₹undefined/yr

For Large Corporations

All Transport Tractors to Get GPS Tracking by 2026

Farm ME |Agri industry

MoRTH will require all transport tractors to have tracking devices from October 2026 and data recorders from April 2027 to improve safety and monitoring.

948 views | Date: July 28, 2025

Loading...
All Transport Tractors to Get GPS Tracking by 2026
Subscribe – mobile
Subscribe – desktop

New Delhi - In a major move aimed at enhancing safety, transparency, and efficiency in the transport sector, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)., has announced that Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTD) will be mandatory for all transport tractors from October 1, 2026. Additionally, installation of Event Data Recorders (EDR) will become compulsory from April 1, 2027.

These measures are part of proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The initiative aims to modernize road transport by ensuring better monitoring of vehicle operations and improving overall road safety. The VLTDs must comply with the AIS-140 standard, ensuring compatibility and reliability.

The new rule also mandates the integration of VLTDs with RFID transceivers. This integration will enable the devices to read data from passive RFID tags fitted on coupled trailers and transmit the information to a backend system. As a result, operators and authorities will have real-time visibility into which trailer is attached to which tractor and its current status, significantly improving logistics management.

Furthermore, all trailers will be required to have passive RFID tags compliant with IS 16722:2018. This step will help in the electronic identification of trailers and seamless digital linkage with tractors.

From April 1, 2027, haulage tractors must have Event Data Recorders to track key data like speed and braking, boosting road safety. The ministry has asked authorities to update technical norms by December 31, 2025. Stakeholders have 30 days to share feedback before final rules are set.

This move aims to improve monitoring, reduce theft and accidents, and simplify insurance processes in India’s logistics and transport sectors. Operators are advised to start preparations now to stay compliant and enhance operational efficiency.

Leave a Response

You must be logged in to respond.

Responses

No responses yet. Be the first!

MoRTHTractors GPS Tracking