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Location Alert

Definition / Description

The Location Alert is designed to provide the current location of a vehicle or asset at a specified time or at regular intervals. This alert helps fleet managers receive timely location updates without manually checking the tracking dashboard. It can be configured as a one-time (single) alert for a specific time or as a recurring (multiple) alert at predefined intervals. This ensures visibility of fleet operations, enhances trip monitoring, and supports efficient vehicle tracking even during off-peak hours

How to Configure

  1. Select the Company and Branch.
  2. Under Based On, choose one of the following options:Object, Object Group or Object Type
  3. Select the Object (vehicle or asset) for which the location alert should be applied.
  4. Enter an Alert Name (e.g., “Location Update”).
  5. From the Alert Type dropdown, select Location.
  6. Set the Schedule Time or Repeat Time (e.g., 01:00) — the time when the alert should trigger or start repeating.
  7. Configure Ignition Off Checking Duration if applicable, to define the minimum ignition-off time before triggering the alert.
  8. Choose the Schedule Type: Single or Multiple
  9. Enter the Text Message (e.g., “Location alert triggered — vehicle position update received”).
  10. Configure Valid Day(s): Everyday or Custom
  11. Set Valid Time From / To (e.g., 00:00 to 23:59).
  12. Select the appropriate Timezone.
  13. Choose the Severity Level — Low, Medium, or High.
  14. Configure the Action to be taken when the alert is triggered:SMS, Email or Notification.
  15. Click Save to complete the configuration.

Example / Use Case

A Location Alert is configured to send the vehicle’s location update every day at a specific time, such as at the start or end of a shift. For instance, a fleet manager sets a location alert at 01:00 AM for all vehicles to confirm their overnight parking locations. Alternatively, the alert can be configured to send updates every few hours throughout the day to track the vehicle’s movement at regular intervals.

Schedule Type: Single or Multiple

Single: You want a single alert at a scheduled time. 

  • Scheduled Time: The time at which you want the location alert to be generated. 

Multiple: You want multiple location of the vehicle (alert) which are repeated at different time intervals. 

  • Repeat Every: The time interval at which the location should be sent (alert). 
  • Schedule Start Time: When do you want the 

Action

The selected alert action determines how notifications are delivered:

  • SMS: Must be configured under Admin, Reseller, or Company setup. Contact numbers can be added to receive instant SMS notifications containing the vehicle’s location.
  • Email: Add email recipients to receive detailed location updates through email.
  • In-App Notification: Choose a notification sound and specify users who should receive location notifications within the platform.

When Based On: Object, Object Group, or Object Type

  • Object: Select individual vehicles or assets for which the location alert should be generated.
  • Object Group: Select a group of vehicles or assets; all within the group will receive scheduled location updates.
  • Object Type: Choose a specific vehicle or asset type (e.g., trucks, vans) that should be monitored for periodic location reporting.