Pedigree is worth a look when you want driver logs and office visibility together, with a choice between dedicated tablets and approved personal devices. That choice matters: older driver feedback raises phone-permission concerns, while broader platform accounts value support. A dedicated setup may suit a fleet that wants work tools to stay in the truck. Compare the current Cab-Mate One offer with the hardware your operation needs, then settle the complete bill, renewal notice and cross-border configuration before signing.
Updated 2026-09-10
What stands out
A closer look at Pedigree Technologies
Driver experience
What customers report
One driver liked remote HOS access; others disliked personal-device permissions.
Choose the device policy before the hardware. Demonstrate permissions and the moving-screen behavior on the exact device drivers will carry.
What Pedigree Technologies publishes
Cab-Mate Open requires a Pedigree-approved phone or tablet. Flex, Flex Pro and Elite are dedicated-device alternatives. Source ↗
Pedigree lists mobile-device management with its dedicated options; Open relies on your organization’s device management. Source ↗
The HOS guide describes administrator-controlled screen lock while moving, with a navigation exception. Ask which settings your fleet will use on personal devices. Source ↗
The guide covers driver rules, terminals and exemption settings. Have the provider configure and demonstrate the statuses appropriate to your operation. Source ↗
The platform offers HOS, unidentified-driving management, DVIR and IFTA tools. Have drivers demonstrate a full shift and inspection transfer on the selected equipment. Source ↗
Research context
The available feedback dates from 2019–2022 and mixes driver-app and broader fleet-tool experiences. It cannot establish current reliability or satisfaction.
At a glance
Who it serves
Fleets combining driver logs with OneView office visibility, inspections and vehicle information.More details
Cab-Mate One offer
The current offer advertises free ELD hardware with a one-year commitment and plans starting at $25/month. Request a complete per-vehicle quote.More details
Renewal notice
The order sets the initial term. Master terms renew for 12 months unless written notice is given at least 90 days before expiry.More details
Personal or dedicated device
Cab-Mate Open requires a Pedigree-approved phone or tablet. Flex, Flex Pro and Elite are dedicated-device alternatives.More details
Costs, plans & capabilities
Cab-Mate One · advertised starter offer
The current offer advertises free ELD hardware with a one-year commitment and plans starting at $25/month. Request a complete per-vehicle quote.
The dedicated tablet package advertises inspections, IFTA reporting, forms, a document library, messaging and maps alongside driver logs.
The starting offer does not establish the full bill for your fleet. Confirm hardware ownership, data, installation, activation and taxes in writing.
The master terms start each unit’s monthly fees 30 days after shipment, even if it has not been activated.
The order sets the initial term. Master terms renew for 12 months unless written notice is given at least 90 days before expiry.
Cab-Mate Open · approved personal device
Cab-Mate Open requires a Pedigree-approved phone or tablet. Flex, Flex Pro and Elite are dedicated-device alternatives.
Open uses Bluetooth. Dedicated Flex, Flex Pro and Elite options combine a wired connection with Bluetooth backup.
Pedigree lists mobile-device management with its dedicated options; Open relies on your organization’s device management.
The HOS guide describes administrator-controlled screen lock while moving, with a navigation exception. Ask which settings your fleet will use on personal devices.
Flex, Flex Pro and Elite · dedicated tablets
Open uses Bluetooth. Dedicated Flex, Flex Pro and Elite options combine a wired connection with Bluetooth backup.
Flex uses the telematics unit for data. Flex Pro and Elite also offer an embedded tablet modem with an optional data plan.
Pedigree lists mobile-device management with its dedicated options; Open relies on your organization’s device management.
Elite adds a rugged tablet and locking cradle. The product page advertises a three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty for this model.
The standard limited hardware warranty is one year; leased equipment follows the initial term. Confirm the selected model’s coverage and replacement process.
Who it serves
Fleets combining driver logs with OneView office visibility, inspections and vehicle information. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Personal or dedicated device
Cab-Mate Open requires a Pedigree-approved phone or tablet. Flex, Flex Pro and Elite are dedicated-device alternatives. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Connection choices
Open uses Bluetooth. Dedicated Flex, Flex Pro and Elite options combine a wired connection with Bluetooth backup. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Where the data connection lives
Flex uses the telematics unit for data. Flex Pro and Elite also offer an embedded tablet modem with an optional data plan. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Who manages the tablet
Pedigree lists mobile-device management with its dedicated options; Open relies on your organization’s device management. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Elite hardware
Elite adds a rugged tablet and locking cradle. The product page advertises a three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty for this model. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Cab-Mate One offer
The current offer advertises free ELD hardware with a one-year commitment and plans starting at $25/month. Request a complete per-vehicle quote. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Cab-Mate One workflow
The dedicated tablet package advertises inspections, IFTA reporting, forms, a document library, messaging and maps alongside driver logs. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Build the complete quote
The starting offer does not establish the full bill for your fleet. Confirm hardware ownership, data, installation, activation and taxes in writing. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
When billing begins
The master terms start each unit’s monthly fees 30 days after shipment, even if it has not been activated. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Renewal notice
The order sets the initial term. Master terms renew for 12 months unless written notice is given at least 90 days before expiry. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Early deactivation
Under the master terms, early termination or unit deactivation requires the remaining monthly fees for that unit’s term. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Installation and extras
Installation is the customer’s responsibility unless purchased. Onsite training, custom work, shipping and taxes can add to the bill. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Technical support
Technical support is available 24/7 by phone at 701-499-0010 or by support ticket. This is separate from weekday office hours. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Warranty scope
The standard limited hardware warranty is one year; leased equipment follows the initial term. Confirm the selected model’s coverage and replacement process. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Driver screen settings
The HOS guide describes administrator-controlled screen lock while moving, with a navigation exception. Ask which settings your fleet will use on personal devices. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Operation-specific setup
The guide covers driver rules, terminals and exemption settings. Have the provider configure and demonstrate the statuses appropriate to your operation. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Office-system connections
The integration list includes McLeod, Fleetio and Project44. Confirm the exact data exchange, plan inclusion and implementation charge for your systems. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Logs and inspections
The platform offers HOS, unidentified-driving management, DVIR and IFTA tools. Have drivers demonstrate a full shift and inspection transfer on the selected equipment. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
US registered devices
FMCSA lists Cab-Mate One CM0101, Connect CMCN01, Elite CMET01, Flex CMFL01 and Open CMOP01. Registration is manufacturer self-certification, not FMCSA endorsement. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Current Canadian identifiers
The Canadian list shows One CM0102 (1F64), Connect CMCN02 (1F66), Elite CMET02 (1F65), Flex CMFL02 (1F67) and Open CMOP02 (1F68) as certified. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
Check the exact cross-border configuration
Older Canadian 01 registrations were revoked March 12, 2026. Match the installed device and software to the current Canadian listing; US identifiers are not interchangeable. Source ↗Checked 2026-09-10
