Route Creation

Overview

Route Creation allows you to define a specific path or corridor that a vehicle is expected to follow. It is commonly used to monitor compliance, improve security, and generate alerts when a vehicle deviates from an approved route.

Routes are especially useful for school transport, deliveries, fuel transport, and staff commutes.

What is a Route?

A Route is a predefined line or path drawn on the map, representing an approved road or travel path. The system continuously checks whether the vehicle remains on or near this path.

Use Cases

• Monitor school bus or staff transport routes

• Detect route deviation or unauthorised detours

• Improve delivery and logistics accountability

• Enhance vehicle security and compliance

• Analyse route adherence in reports

How to Create a Route

Manual route creation 

1. Navigate to Zones from the main menu

2. Click Add Zone

3. Select Route as the Zone Type

4. On the map:

   • Click to mark the starting point

   • Continue clicking along the road to define the route

   • Double-click to finish the route

5. Enter a Route Name

6. Configure route settings (if available, the default is 50 mitres):

   • Allowed deviation distance

   • Alerts on route exit or entry

7. Save the route
   

How to Create a Route Using Upload GPX

1. Go to Zones from the main menu

2. Click Add Zone

3. Select Upload GPX

4. In the Upload GPX window:

   • Select Zone Type: Choose Route

   • Buffer Distance (m):
     Set the allowed deviation distance from the route (e.g. 50 meters)

   • GPX URL / File:
     Click Select GPX File and upload your GPX file

5. Confirm and save

The route will be created automatically and displayed on the map.

How to Create a Route Using Trips 

1. Go to Trips from the main menu

2. Select your preferred trip from the trip menu.
   
3. Click Create Route

4. Enter a Route Name

5. Configure route settings (if available, the default is 50 mitres):

   • Allowed deviation distance

   • Alerts on route exit or entry

6. Save the route
   

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Route Alerts

Once a route is created and assigned:

• Route Deviation Alert – triggered when a vehicle moves outside the defined route

• Route Entry Alert – triggered when a vehicle enters the route

• Route Exit Alert – triggered when a vehicle leaves the route

Alerts can be sent via:

• In-platform notifications/onscreen

• Email

• SMS (depending on configuration)
  

• push notifications

Route vs Other Zone Types

Best Practices

• Follow the actual road path closely when drawing routes

• Avoid unnecessary sharp angles

• Set realistic deviation thresholds to avoid false alerts

• Use clear and descriptive route names (e.g. Morning School Route – Westlands)