| Cover | Jan. 04, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 4, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39080 |
| Entity Registrant Name | POWERFLEET, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001774170 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-4366463 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 123 Tice Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Woodcliff Lake |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07677 |
| City Area Code | (201) |
| Local Phone Number | 996-9000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | PWFL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
