Vehicle Tracking
Monitor real-time vehicle position, view trip history, and replay historical routes from the vehicle detail panel.
Vehicle Tracking
Fleet-Ops tracks vehicle position in real time and stores a complete position history for every vehicle. Position data comes from two sources: the Navigator app (driver's phone GPS) and telematics devices (GPS modems installed in the vehicle).
Real-Time Position
A vehicle's current position is visible in several places:
- Live Map — vehicle markers update in real time across the fleet-wide map
- Vehicle Detail Panel → Map tab — focused map view for a single vehicle
- Driver Detail Panel — shows the driver's current position (tied to their assigned vehicle)
- Order Detail Panel — shows the assigned vehicle's current position and ETA
Position data includes:
- Latitude and longitude
- Heading (degrees from north)
- Speed (km/h)
- Altitude (meters)
- Last updated timestamp
Position Sources
| Source | How it works |
|---|---|
| Navigator app | Driver's phone sends GPS updates via the app — updates every few seconds |
| Telematics device | Modem installed in the vehicle sends data to Fleet-Ops via a telematics provider (Flespi, Geotab, Samsara) |
| Manual update | Position can be set manually via the API |
Telematics devices are the more reliable source for continuous tracking since they work independently of the driver's phone. See Connectivity → Telematics for device setup.
Position History
Every position update is stored as a historical record. To view a vehicle's position history:
- Open Fleet-Ops → Resources → Vehicles
- Click a vehicle to open its detail panel
- Click the Positions tab
The Positions tab shows a table of all recorded positions with timestamp, coordinates, speed, and heading.
Position Replay
The Replay feature lets you re-watch a vehicle's route from any past period on the map:
- In the vehicle's Positions tab, click Replay
- Select a date range
- Click Play — the map animates the vehicle's route for the selected period
Replay is useful for:
- Verifying a driver followed the expected route
- Investigating incidents by reviewing the vehicle's exact path
- Checking delivery confirmation times and locations
Trip History
The Positions tab also shows trip summaries — groups of positions organized by journey (from start to stop). Each trip shows:
- Start and end time
- Total distance
- Maximum speed
- Duration
Connected Devices
Vehicles with telematics devices or connected sensors receive richer data beyond basic GPS:
- OBD-II scanner — engine RPM, fuel level, coolant temperature, fault codes
- Dash camera — video clips linked to events
- Temperature sensor — cargo temperature readings for cold chain
- Door sensor — open/close events
See Connectivity → Devices for managing connected devices.
Geofence Events
If the vehicle enters or exits a configured Service Area or Zone, Fleet-Ops fires geofence events. These can trigger:
- Webhook notifications to your external system
- Driver/operator push notifications
- Dwell time alerts (vehicle stopped for too long)
Configure geofence triggers in the Service Area or Zone settings.