Live Tracking
The Tracking page shows all your vehicles on an interactive map in real-time. Use this to monitor your fleet's current locations, see where vehicles are headed, and get detailed information about each vehicle.
Map Overview
The map displays:
- Vehicle Markers: Each vehicle appears as a marker showing its current position
- Movement Paths: Recent travel paths show where vehicles have been
- Real-time Updates: Positions update automatically as vehicles move
Selecting a Vehicle
You can select vehicles in two ways:
From the Vehicle List:
- On desktop, use the sidebar on the left
- On mobile, tap the vehicle button to open a drawer with the list
From the Map:
- Click/tap directly on any vehicle marker
Vehicle Information
When you select a vehicle, you'll see detailed information including:
- Speed: Current speed of the vehicle
- Last Update: When the position was last reported
- Device: The GPS device name and ID
- Course: Direction the vehicle is traveling
- Accuracy: GPS accuracy in meters
- Attributes: Additional data from the device (if available)
Map Controls
- Center on Vehicle: Click the center button in the vehicle list to focus the map on that vehicle
- Zoom: Use the zoom controls or pinch/scroll to adjust the view
- Pan: Click and drag to move around the map
Real-time Updates
The tracking map updates automatically - no need to refresh the page:
- Vehicle positions update as new GPS data arrives
- Paths extend as vehicles move
- Vehicle information updates continuously
This uses WebSocket connections for instant updates, so you always see the latest data.
Using Tracking Effectively
- Monitor Active Routes: Watch vehicles progress along their assigned routes
- Respond to Delays: Quickly identify vehicles that are behind schedule
- Verify Arrivals: Confirm when vehicles arrive at stops
- Track Location: Know exactly where every vehicle is at any moment