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Vehicle features allow you to manage all vehicle activity. You can register new vehicles in your account, edit vehicle information, view vehicle locations on the map, view current status, view historical activity, find the closest vehicles, get directions, center the map around a vehicle, follow a vehicle on the map, send an SMS message, create a landmark from a vehicle’s location, and more. You can also create and share vehicle groups and manage access permissions.

Fleet Tracking Portal

The Portal provides you with a simple and easy-to-use user interface, intuitive features, and streamlined processes.

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  • About Vehicles on the Map

    Use this article to learn about how vehicles display on the Map.

    • Viewing Vehicle Activity

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How Do I Interpret Diagnostic Data

Are you curious about the various diagnostic data you’re seeing reported from your vehicle? This article is meant to help give more insight and understanding regarding the multiple diagnostic values your device may be reporting. Device Diagnostics Please see the below table for the diagnostic type and a corresponding description. This data doesn’t necessarily relate…

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  • About Vehicles on the Map

    Use this article to learn about how vehicles display on the Map.

    • Viewing Vehicle Activity

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Idle Time Detail Report

The Idle Time Detail Report lists the total time each vehicle in your organization spends idling and the approximate amount of fuel used while idling.

Deep Dives

How Do I Interpret Diagnostic Data

Are you curious about the various diagnostic data you’re seeing reported from your vehicle? This article is meant to help give more insight and understanding regarding the multiple diagnostic values your device may be reporting. Device Diagnostics Please see the below table for the diagnostic type and a corresponding description. This data doesn’t necessarily relate…

Classic Portal

The Classic Portal provides you with end-to-end visibility of location, reporting, and more for your fleet.

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  • About Vehicles

    Get to know the basics about how vehicle data is displayed in the map.

    • Adding a Vehicle
    • Editing a Vehicle
    • Following a Vehicle
    • Getting Directions
    • Messaging a Vehicle or Driver
    • Viewing Vehicle History
    • Updating a Vehicle's Location
    • Recalibrating Odometer Waypoints

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All About Vehicles

The Vehicles tab is where you'll manage all vehicle activity.

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3G Device Exchange

Upgrading from a 3G device? Here are the steps to request deactivation, and install and register the upgrade device.

Throughout the course of a vehicle’s life, regularly scheduled maintenance, or even non-scheduled maintenance/repair can become a burden, specifically when it comes to shop technicians refusing to work with the vehicle due to the installed GPS devices. Technicians may refuse to work with a vehicle altogether due to a third-party device installation, claiming the device…

Deep Dives

How do alternative vehicles report trip data?

Based on our partnership with the Go Green movement, we employ a device-level script especially for hybrid vehicles that maintains a continuous trip as long as physical and/or electronic movement occurs within two minutes.

How can my drivers update their own odometers?

Odometer readings are automatically recorded for each vehicle with an installed device.

How does my device report odometer values?

There can be several sources of odometer readings in your vehicles.

What are DTCs?

When a vehicle detects a system malfunction it generates a diagnostic trouble code (DTC), which will alert the driver via a warning light or other indicator on the vehicle’s dashboard. DTC codes help you understand what needs to be fixed so you can keep your vehicle safe and healthy. Understanding DTCs DTC’s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)…

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  • About Vehicles

    Get to know the basics about how vehicle data is displayed in the map.

    • Managing Vehicle Input History
    • Adding a Vehicle
    • Editing a Vehicle
    • Updating Vehicle Contact Info
    • Using Vehicle Icons
    • Using Vehicle Groups
    • Managing Fuel and Emissions Information
    • Managing Vehicle Diagnostic Visibility
    • Matching Fuel Cards with Vehicles
    • Adjusting Odometer Waypoints
    • Adjusting Run Time Baseline
    • Transferring, Deactivating or Swapping a Device

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Adding a Vehicle

After your device(s) have been installed in your vehicle(s), you must add the vehicle’s information to the portal.

Editing Vehicle Details

The Manage Vehicles page provides a comprehensive view of the information for a specific vehicle and allows you to add and edit additional vehicle information beyond what you entered during the vehicle registration process.

Using Vehicle Groups

Vehicle groups are used to organize the vehicles based on logical separations that make sense to your business. Groups allow you to easily filter reports, maps, and dashlets.

Using Vehicle Icons

When viewing a vehicle’s location on a map, the default icon appears as a pin with a circle.

Using Vehicles on the Map Dashboard

From the Map Dashboard, click the Vehicles menu item to open the Vehicles tab.

Managing Fuel and Emissions Information

The Fuel and Emissions Info page allows you to set Fuel Type and Idle GPH (gallons per hour) for each vehicle in your fleet.

Best Practices

3G Device Exchange

Upgrading from a 3G device? Here are the steps to request deactivation, and install and register the upgrade device.

Throughout the course of a vehicle’s life, regularly scheduled maintenance, or even non-scheduled maintenance/repair can become a burden, specifically when it comes to shop technicians refusing to work with the vehicle due to the installed GPS devices. Technicians may refuse to work with a vehicle altogether due to a third-party device installation, claiming the device…

Deep Dives

How can I see unregistered devices?

I can't see all of my vehicles in the portal yet. How do I know which devices haven't yet been installed and/or registered?

How do alternative vehicles report trip data?

Based on our partnership with the Go Green movement, we employ a device-level script especially for hybrid vehicles that maintains a continuous trip as long as physical and/or electronic movement occurs within two minutes.

How do I hide a vehicle’s location?

The hide location feature is a convenient way to remove a vehicle's visibility from most areas of the dashboard and in maps/reports while still being able to use other benefits of the GPS tracking solution.

How do I import or export data?

You can add or edit your portal data ad-hoc or via spreadsheet import.

How can my drivers update their own odometers?

Odometer readings are automatically recorded for each vehicle with an installed device.

How does my device report odometer values?

There can be several sources of odometer readings in your vehicles.

What are DTCs?

When a vehicle detects a system malfunction it generates a diagnostic trouble code (DTC), which will alert the driver via a warning light or other indicator on the vehicle’s dashboard. DTC codes help you understand what needs to be fixed so you can keep your vehicle safe and healthy. Understanding DTCs DTC’s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)…

Vehicles | Features | Wex Telematics (2024)

FAQs

What is telematics in a vehicle? ›

Vehicle telematics combines GPS systems, onboard vehicle diagnostics, wireless telematics devices, and black box technologies to record and transmit vehicle data, such as speed, location, maintenance requirements and servicing, and cross-reference this data with the vehicle's internal behavior.

Can you track a car with telematics? ›

Telematics is a method of monitoring cars, trucks, equipment and other assets using GPS technology and on-board diagnostics (OBD) to plot the asset movements on a computerized map.

Has my car got telematics? ›

Does My Car Have Telematics? Often drivers wonder if their vehicles have a telematics system. Most brand new cars have built-in telematics. If the vehicle has been purchased from a large company or dealership, they will have to disclose information about telematics systems.

What does a telematics device do? ›

Telematics is a way to measure your driving. It's a black box or mobile phone app that monitors how fast you drive, how quickly you brake, and whether you're generally a safe driver.

Does telematics track your location? ›

Understanding Telematics and Location Tracking

Telematics integrates GPS technology to track the real-time location of vehicles and fleets. Through a built-in receiver, vehicles and equipment can be tracked for their precise location and usage.

What data does telematics collect? ›

The telematics data captured can include location, speed, idling time, harsh acceleration or braking, fuel consumption, vehicle faults, and more. When analyzed for particular events and patterns, this information can provide in-depth insights across an entire fleet.

Can you turn off vehicle telematics? ›

Yes, one is able to turn off the car's telematics system. Telematics equipment often has an on/off switch or is detachable from the power source of the vehicle. It's crucial to remember that switching the device off affects how the telematics car insurance coverage operates.

What does telematics record? ›

Telematics can be configured to record events such as harsh acceleration, sudden braking or hard cornering: all manoeuvres which increase the risk of a collision. This data can be used to identify drivers who need training , as well as the type of coaching needed.

Is telematics the same as GPS? ›

It is important for businesses looking to improve their fleet operations to understand the distinction between GPS and telematics. While GPS offers location-based data, telematics goes a step further by incorporating real-time diagnostics information, such as equipment use, location, and other essential indicators.

How accurate is telematics? ›

Accuracy of GPS Technology

Analysis of the GPS information provided by Wex Telematics yields an accuracy rate of approximately 99.88%.

Do telematics have cameras? ›

Video telematics uses sensors and Dashcams to provide visibility into driver behavior, and it is often used as part of driver safety and risk management programs.

What are the pros and cons of telematics? ›

What are the pros and cons of telematics? The pros for telematics insurance programs are the major discount opportunities and rewards for safe driving behaviors. One con of these usage-based programs is that they can raise insurance rates for riskier drivers.

Will my insurance know if I unplug my black box? ›

If you unplug the black box, it will stop sending data to your insurer, alerting them almost instantly that it's not working as intended. Because having a functioning black box is a condition of your insurance, you won't be covered while the box is deliberately switched off.

What do telematics boxes monitor? ›

Many telematics boxes track acceleration, braking, cornering, and journey time, enabling insurers to take these factors into account when working out the cost of your annual premium. With most policies you can monitor your driving behaviour online, or via the app.

What is the difference between telematics and tracking? ›

While GPS tracking and telematics both of these technologies rely on GPS technology for locational data. But then telematics includes additional sensors, communication devices, and software to collect, and transmit detailed insights that are beyond the locational data.

What are examples of telematics? ›

For example, telematics auto insurance monitors the driver's behavior and transmits it to an insurance company. The insurer then analyzes the data and decides whether to lower premiums for drivers with good road safety records. Some insurers even offer lower premiums for drivers who provide telematics data.

What is the difference between telematics and GPS? ›

Telematics technology serves as the brain, providing insightful data and analysis to optimize fleet operations; GPS instead acts as the eyes on the job site, guiding businesses to track the location of their assets while improving efficiency. Streamline your fleet management; book a demo today!

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