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Vehicle Management

Register, configure, and manage fleet vehicles with GPS device assignment and telemetry calibration.

Last updated April 17, 2026

The Vehicles module is the central registry for all fleet assets. Each vehicle record holds identity data, device linkage via IMEI, tracking configuration, computed sensors, compliance documents, and user assignments.

Adding a Vehicle#

  1. Navigate to Vehicles and click Add Vehicle
  2. Search and select a Primary User (required)
  3. Enter Vehicle Name (required)
  4. Select Vehicle Type from dropdown (required)
  5. Search and select Device IMEI from available devices (required)
  6. Select a subscription Plan (required)
  7. Optionally enter Plate Number and VIN
  8. Click Save Vehicle

Vehicle Form Fields#

FieldRequiredDescription
Vehicle NameYesDisplay name (e.g., "Truck 001")
Vehicle TypeYesCategory selection from dropdown
Device IMEIYesGPS tracker identifier — search from available devices
Primary UserYesOwner/manager of this vehicle
PlanYesSubscription plan assignment
Plate NumberNoLicense plate number
VINNoVehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Detail Tabs#

TabContent
ProfileVehicle identity, status toggle, live map view with trail and follow mode
DetailsExtended metadata and identity fields
ConfigSpeed/distance multipliers, odometer, engine hours, ignition source
EventsAlert events for this vehicle
SensorsComputed sensor management with JavaScript playground
DocumentsUploaded files with type, expiry date, and tags
UsersAssigned users with link/unlink capability

Tracking Calibration (Config Tab)#

SettingDescriptionWhen to Change
Speed MultiplierFactor applied to raw speed values (default: 1.0)Set to 1.852 if device reports speed in knots
Distance MultiplierFactor applied to raw distance values (default: 1.0)Adjust if distance readings are consistently off
OdometerOdometer offset/initial reading (km)Set to vehicle's current reading when first installing tracker
Engine HoursEngine hours offsetSet to current value when first installing tracker
Ignition SourceHow ignition state is determinedChoose Ignition Wire (hardware) or Motion Based (software)

Bulk Upload#

  1. Click Bulk Upload in the toolbar
  2. Select Device Type (determines column mapping)
  3. Download sample CSV template
  4. Fill in data and upload the CSV file
  5. System validates rows — review blocking errors and warnings
  6. Confirm import

Vehicle Actions#

  • Add Vehicle — single creation via form
  • Bulk Upload — CSV import for multiple vehicles
  • Edit — modify vehicle details
  • Delete / Delete Selected — remove with confirmation
  • Assign to User — control who can see/track the vehicle
  • Toggle Status — activate or deactivate
  • Export — download list in CSV, XLSX, JSON, PDF, or HTML
Warning
Deleting a vehicle is permanent. Consider setting status to Inactive instead if you may need it later.
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  • Adding a Vehicle
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