GPS Location
Module Overview
The GPS Location module provides a complete solution for real-time vehicle tracking, trip log management, area management, and automatic notifications. The system uses Teltonika GPS units for accurate recording of positions, routes, and vehicle driving parameters.
Main Uses
- Tracking current position of company vehicles
- Automatic recording of business and private trips
- Calculation of driving costs and fuel consumption
- Monitoring entries and exits from defined areas
- Generating reports for travel orders and accounting
Prerequisites
- User permissions: Module access must be granted by administrator (minimum level 1)
- Hardware: Vehicle must be equipped with Teltonika GPS unit (FMXXXX, FMB640, FMB020)
- Configuration: GPS unit must be registered and activated in system
- Module integration: Vehicles (Evoz), Users, Travel Orders
User Permission Levels
Level 0 - No access
User cannot access GPS Location module.
Level 1 - Own trips
User sees only trips where they are recorded as driver.
- View own trips in trip log
- View own routes on map
- Export own trips to Excel
Level 5 - Selected vehicles
User sees trips of selected vehicles regardless of driver. Vehicles selected by administrator.
Level 7 - All vehicles
User sees all trips of all vehicles in system.
Additional Permissions
- Export trip log: Export trip log to Excel format
- Export with per diems: Export including meal allowance calculations
- Area and monitoring settings: Create areas and set notifications
- Change trip type: Switch between business and private trip
- Change driver: Modify assigned driver for trip
Module Structure
- Vehicles (Map): Real-time vehicle position display
- Trip Logs: Record of all trips with detailed information
- Calendar: Trip visualization on calendar
- Tools: Areas, monitoring, corrections and settings
- Settings: Module configuration, permissions and vehicles (admins only)
Real-time Vehicle Map
Map Controls
- Zoom: Use mouse wheel or +/- buttons
- Pan: Click and drag
- Center: Click vehicle icon to center
- Auto-refresh: Enable checkbox for automatic updates every minute
Vehicle Details
Click vehicle icon to see:
- Vehicle name and license plate
- Current address
- Last update time
- Current speed
- Engine status (on/off)
- Driver name (if identified via iButton)
- Battery voltage
Trip Log
View all trips with start/end locations, distance, duration, driver, and trip type (business/private).
Areas and Geofencing
Create geographic areas (circles or polygons) and receive notifications when vehicles enter or leave these areas.
Tips
- Set up areas for important locations (office, warehouse, customers)
- Use trip type separation for accurate business expense tracking
- Export trip logs for travel expense reporting
- Monitor fuel consumption to identify inefficient driving