Accessing the Live Map
The Live Map is available from multiple locations in FleetView:
1. Main Navigation
Click "Live Map" in the main navigation menu to access the full-screen map view.
2. Dashboard Widget
View a compact map on your dashboard showing all active vehicles.
3. Vehicle Details
Click any vehicle name to see its individual location on the map.
Understanding the Map Interface
Map Controls
Use +/- buttons or mouse wheel to zoom in and out
Switch between Standard, Satellite, and Terrain views
Automatically center map to show all vehicles
Auto-follow a selected vehicle as it moves
Vehicle Markers
Each vehicle is represented by a colored marker on the map. The marker shows:
- •Color: Status indicator (Green = Moving, Blue = Idle, Gray = Offline)
- •Direction: Arrow shows vehicle heading
- •Label: Vehicle name/ID (can be toggled on/off)
Filtering Vehicles
Use filters to focus on specific vehicles or groups:
Status Filter
Show only vehicles that are moving, idle, or offline.
Group Filter
Filter by vehicle groups (e.g., "Delivery Trucks", "Service Vans", "Sales Team")
Search
Type vehicle name, driver name, or license plate to quickly find specific vehicles
Viewing Route History
Track where your vehicles have been with detailed route history:
📍 How to View History
- 1. Click on any vehicle marker on the map
- 2. Select "View History" from the vehicle info popup
- 3. Choose your date and time range
- 4. The route will display as a colored line on the map
History Playback
Use the playback controls to see vehicle movement over time:
- • ⏯️ Play/Pause the route animation
- • ⏩ Adjust playback speed (1x, 2x, 5x, 10x)
- • ⏱️ Jump to specific timestamps
- • 📊 View speed and location data at any point
Advanced Features
Share Location
Share real-time location of specific vehicles with customers or team members via secure link.
Learn about sharing →Geofences
Draw custom zones on the map and get alerts when vehicles enter or exit these areas.
Learn about geofences →Traffic Layer
Enable real-time traffic overlay to see current traffic conditions and optimize routes.
POI Markers
Add custom points of interest (job sites, customer locations, fuel stations) to your map.
💡 Pro Tips
- • Use keyboard shortcut
Ctrl+Mto quickly open the live map - • Right-click on the map to access quick actions menu
- • Create vehicle groups to filter large fleets more efficiently
- • Enable location labels for easier vehicle identification
- • Use the satellite view to verify exact vehicle locations at job sites