Exceptions
Overview
Understanding where and when issues arise with fleet is made simple by establishing
exception rules. When a vehicle event occurs which breaks a rule, an exception is
recorded which can then optionally notify one or more people, alert the responsible driver
in their vehicle, or simply log the event in your account. Fleet managers can at any time
run reports and review the history of exceptions to understand the trending behaviors of
their fleet.
Geotab offers a robust suite of built in exceptions separated into easy to understand
categories. In addition to these, you can create an unlimited number of custom rules
which combine different various conditions to suit your needs.
The types of built in exceptions available are available in three categories:
1. Safety:
Changes to driver behavior which increases accident risk such as harsh braking, seat
belt use, speed violations, accident detection and more.
2. Productivity:
Driver measurements related to time spent performing specific actions such as
excessive idling, late arrivals, early departures and more.
3. Fleet:
Responsive vehicle monitoring Engine issues, battery drain, tracking device tamper
detection and more.
Managing exceptions
Exception rules are managed by selecting
Rules & Groups
from the left hand side menu,
then by selecting
Rules
. Use the buttons shown below to open detailed explanations of
each exceptions and select the pen button to begin making changes.
You can manage who is notified when exceptions occur by selecting the envelope button
from the top menu.
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