RouteSafe vs Webfleet — when a small UK fleet doesn't need full telematics
Webfleet (from Bridgestone) is one of Europe's best-known fleet telematics platforms: vehicle tracking hardware, driver terminals, driving-behaviour analysis and enterprise reporting, sold as a commercial telematics contract.
RouteSafe comes at fleet visibility from the opposite direction: it is first a truck-safe navigation app for the driver, and managers get a simple live map of where their drivers are while navigating. RouteSafe is a UK truck-safe navigation app. Enter your registration and it identifies your vehicle via a DVLA lookup, suggests its dimensions for you to review and adjust, then plans routes that are checked against mapped height, width and weight limits, low bridges and bus-lane / access restrictions before you drive. It runs in your phone's browser — 7-day free trial, then £5/year for drivers or £25/year for fleets.
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No card required · then £5/year for drivers, £25/year for fleets · runs in your phone's browser
| Feature | RouteSafe | Webfleet |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Truck-safe navigation with a simple fleet map | Enterprise fleet telematics platform |
| Hardware required | None — drivers' phones | Tracking units / driver terminals |
| Pricing | £25/year per fleet after 7-day trial | Commercial contract — see vendor |
| Truck-safe UK routing for drivers | Yes — core feature, with DVLA lookup | Via compatible navigation devices |
| Driver behaviour analytics & reporting | No | Yes — core feature |
| Driver consent built in | Yes — drivers join by code or accept an invitation | Managed by employer policy |
When Webfleet is the right choice
If you need driving-behaviour analysis, tachograph or maintenance integrations, historical reporting and hardware trackers across a large fleet, that is what a telematics platform like Webfleet is for. RouteSafe does not attempt any of that.
When RouteSafe is the better fit
Many small UK fleets mainly want two things: drivers routed safely around bridges and weight limits, and a live view of where the vans are this afternoon. RouteSafe does both with no hardware, on the drivers' own phones, for £25/year — and drivers explicitly consent before any position is shared. RouteSafe is built for the UK: DVLA lookups, UK restriction data and UK bus-lane rules. If you drive mainly in mainland Europe, a product with European coverage will serve you better.
What you get with RouteSafe
Truck-safe route checking. Routes are checked against mapped low bridges, height, width and weight limits, and bus-lane and vehicle-access restrictions along the way — and RouteSafe tells you when a road's access could not be verified rather than quietly sending you down it.
DVLA registration lookup. Type your number plate and RouteSafe identifies your vehicle from official DVLA records, then suggests its dimensions, which you can review and adjust before routing.
Voice turn-by-turn navigation with spoken alerts for restrictions, mapped speed cameras and speed limits, plus community reports from other drivers.
Simple fleet view. Managers can see where their drivers are while they navigate — drivers join by code or accept an invitation, and nothing is shared without their consent.
Honest pricing. 7-day free trial, then £5/year for individual drivers or £25/year for fleets. No card needed to try it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is RouteSafe a telematics system like Webfleet?
- No. RouteSafe is a truck-safe navigation app with a simple live fleet map. It doesn't offer tracking hardware, driver-behaviour analytics or enterprise reporting — if you need those, a telematics platform is the right tool.
- How does fleet tracking work in RouteSafe?
- Drivers use RouteSafe to navigate on their own phones. While they navigate, their position appears on the manager's fleet map. Drivers join with a code or accept an invitation first — nothing is shared without their consent.
- What does RouteSafe cost for a fleet?
- £25 a year per fleet, after a 7-day free trial. There is no hardware to buy or install.
RouteSafe is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Webfleet / Bridgestone. Information about Webfleet / Bridgestone is based on the vendor's own public descriptions as of August 2026, is provided for comparison only, and may change — always check the vendor's website for current features and pricing.