GPS & Telematics Integration for Fleet Management

GPS devices track odometer readings directly from the vehicle's computer (OBD-II/CAN bus), transmitting current mileage to Oxmaint every 30-60 seconds. This eliminates manual driver logs or technician walk-arounds. Odometer syncs automatically in real-time, accurate to 0.1 miles. When PM intervals approach (oil change at 70,000 miles, vehicle at 69,500 miles), service reminders trigger automatically based on GPS-verified mileage. Historical odometer data with timestamps allows you to audit changes, detect tampering, and generate accurate mileage reports.

Geofences are virtual boundaries around locations like your shop, customer sites, or restricted areas. Draw circular geofences by radius (500-foot around shop) or polygon for irregular boundaries. When GPS-tracked vehicles enter zones, automatic actions trigger: Shop Arrival auto-checks vehicles in for scheduled maintenance, notifying technicians. Customer Site validates service completion by confirming vehicles were at job locations. Unauthorized Zone sends instant alerts for restricted areas or after-hours locations. Multiple geofences can overlap with different actions. Historical logs show all entry/exit events with timestamps and duration.

Yes. GPS provides usage metrics that optimize maintenance beyond standard schedules. Actual Mileage schedules service by real miles driven rather than estimates. Engine Hours bases maintenance on operating hours for vehicles with significant idle time (delivery trucks, emergency vehicles). Route Terrain uses GPS history to adjust intervals—highway vehicles need less frequent brake work than city delivery routes. Idle Time identifies vehicles needing more frequent oil changes. Geographic Environment shows dusty conditions requiring frequent air filter changes or corrosive coastal areas needing undercarriage inspections. Utilization-Based PM adjusts frequency for underutilized vehicles while ensuring active assets receive timely service.

Oxmaint provides comprehensive GPS reports combining location with maintenance metrics: Vehicle Location History with complete routes, start/end points, distance, speed, and idle time. Odometer Accuracy Reports comparing GPS mileage to manual entries to identify discrepancies. Geofence Activity Logs documenting zone entries/exits with timestamps. Maintenance by Location showing where vehicles were when service became due. Fleet Utilization Analysis tracking daily mileage, idle percentage, and operating hours. Driver Location Validation matching GPS to claimed service locations. Shop Arrival Patterns analyzing when vehicles arrive for service. Unauthorized Use Reports flagging off-hours activity. All reports export to Excel, PDF, or CSV with map visualizations.

GPS integration typically completes in 3-5 business days. Process includes: Initial Assessment (1 day) identifying provider, device types, and data access. API Connection Setup (1-2 days) obtaining credentials and configuring secure authentication. Vehicle Matching (1 day) mapping GPS device IDs to fleet vehicles. Geofence Configuration (1 day) creating boundaries around shop locations and service areas. Historical Data Import (1 day optional) loading past 90 days of GPS history. Testing and Validation (1 day) verifying odometer sync, geofence alerts, and location updates. For Geotab and Samsara with direct API, integration is often live within 2-3 days.