Funding for telematics
“Environmental protection and safety” funding programme
Formerly “de minimis”: grants from the German Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) for road haulage companies – including telematics.
Key facts of the 2026 funding period
As of November 2026 – the BALM guideline and documents are always authoritative.
Application period 2026
14 April to 31 August 2026. The 2026 deadline has passed; BALM has not yet announced the 2027 funding period.
Up to 80% grant
Up to 80% of eligible expenses are funded – at most €2,000 per toll-liable vehicle and €33,000 per company and year.
De minimis ceiling
The grant is de minimis aid: together with other such aid, a maximum of €300,000 over three years.
What is funded?
Two categories – telematics belongs to the measures to increase efficiency.
Vehicle-related measures
For example driver assistance systems or particle reduction systems.
Measures to increase efficiency
For example telematics systems and software for displaying, analysing, managing and archiving digital tachograph data.
Examples from the field of telematics
- Telematics hardware such as the Geotab GO device and interface adapters
- FMS interface
- Communication and tracking fees (data communication only)
- Rental of hardware and software
- Remote download and archiving of tachograph data
- Software for tour planning and route optimisation
Who can apply?
Companies carrying out road haulage under Section 1 of the German Road Haulage Act (GüKG) – commercially with a permit or EU licence, or as own-account transport registered in the register – that are keepers or owners of toll-liable commercial vehicles. The number of vehicles on a reference date is decisive (for 2026: 1 December 2025). In groups of companies, the parent company applies.
Our tip
Measures required by law are not funded. Also, only place your order once your application has been submitted, and check the current guideline. We will put together the quotation, invoices and a list of eligible items for your application and proof of use.
Source and application: German Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM)
Check funding for your fleet
We will get in touch as soon as the 2027 funding period is confirmed and are happy to advise you in advance.