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Maps & Live Tracking

Real-time vehicle tracking on interactive maps with telemetry, route replay, and landmark overlays.

Last updated April 17, 2026

The Maps module displays all fleet vehicles on an interactive map with real-time position updates via WebSocket. Clicking a vehicle opens a dock panel with detailed telemetry, logs, replay, events, and sensor data.

Map Display Settings#

SettingDescription
Vehicle LabelShow/hide vehicle names on markers
ClusterGroup nearby vehicles into numbered clusters at low zoom
Ripple EffectAnimated ripple on vehicle markers
GeofenceShow/hide geofence boundary overlays
POIShow/hide point of interest markers
RouteShow/hide saved route path overlays

Vehicle Dock Panel#

Opens when clicking a vehicle marker on the map. The dock has these tabs:

TabContent
Vehicle DetailsSpeed, ignition, satellites, address, distance, odometer, engine hours, coordinates, GPS model, primary user
LogsSystem and event logs for the vehicle
ReplayHistorical route playback with timeline controls
EventsAlert events triggered by this vehicle
SensorsLive computed sensor readings

Route Replay#

Replay a vehicle's historical route to see exactly where it went:

  1. Click a vehicle marker on the map
  2. Select the Replay tab in the dock
  3. Choose a time range (Last Hour, Last 3/6/12/24 Hours, Last 7/30 Days, or Custom)
  4. Click Play — the route trail appears and the vehicle icon animates along the path
  5. Use Pause, Speed controls, Go to Start, Stop Replay, and Clear Replay buttons

Stop points are marked on the route. Telemetry data updates in the dock as playback progresses.

Map Layers#

  • Standard (road map)
  • Terrain (elevation features)
  • Hybrid (satellite + labels)
  • Satellite (pure imagery)

Map Actions#

ActionDescription
Center MapCenter view on selected vehicle
FollowKeep map centered as the vehicle moves
Show/Hide PathDisplay or clear vehicle trail
Google NavigateOpen vehicle location in Google Maps
Tip
If a vehicle does not appear on the map, check: IMEI assigned, vehicle status is Active, and device status is Connected.
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