Vehicle location tracking across dealership lots

Purpose

1. Continuously monitor and update real-time location of Alfa Romeo vehicles across multiple dealership lots.

2. Prevent inventory loss, reduce misplaced vehicle incidents, and optimize vehicle allocation.

3. Enable instant location retrieval for test drives, appraisals, and delivery scheduling.

4. Integrate geofencing alerts to notify staff of unauthorized vehicle movements.

5. Streamline reconciliation of physical inventory with back-office digital records, improving audit accuracy.

Trigger Conditions

1. Vehicle enters or exits geo-fenced dealership lot.

2. Scheduled inventory reconciliation interval (e.g., hourly, daily).

3. Manual “locate vehicle” command via dealer desk/web app.

4. Detection of unauthorized vehicle movement (outside business hours or permitted zones).

5. Vehicle ignition or telematics system status change.

Platform Variants

1. Samsara

• GPS Vehicle Tracking: Configure webhook for real-time GPS updates, set geofence boundaries in “Assets” section.
  
• API: Use GET `/fleet/vehicles/locations` for polling location data.
  

2. Geotab

• MyGeotab API: Configure “Device Location” feed and automate webhook triggers.
  
• Notification Feed: Set rule-based geofence notifications.
  

3. Verizon Connect

• Reveal API: Pull vehicle position with `/vehicles/locations` endpoint.
  
• Alerts: Configure SMS/Email geofence breach alerts.
  

4. Fleet Complete

• Action Notifications: Enable real-time alerts for geo-fence and motion.
  
• API: Use `/GetAssetLocation` for on-demand requests.
  

5. Azuga

• TripSheet API: Use webhook or scheduled push for current and historic location.
  
• Alert Setup: Set motion/geofence breach rules in dashboard.
  

6. Spireon

• FleetLocate API: Set schedule for vehicle position polling via `/vehicle/location`.
  
• Event Notifications: Configure for location and unauthorized movement.
  

7. Quartix

• API: Configure HTTP push on location change to integration endpoint.
  
• Alert System: Use “site arrival/exit” events.
  

8. GPS Insight

• API: Set up scheduled GET `/location` polling per vehicle asset ID.
  
• Platform Notification Rules: Geofence and motion parameters.
  

9. TomTom Telematics

• Webfleet API: Register webhook for `vehiclePosition` topic.
  
• Reporting: Schedule regular push notifications for position summary.
  

10. LoJack

• Dealer App Integration: Activate “Locate Vehicle” on-demand tracking in portal.
  
• Movement Alerts: Set up SMS/email alerts for geofence breaches.
  

11. CalAmp

• Device Cloud API: Configure push for position reports.
  
• Advanced Rules: Configure unauthorized movement events.
  

12. Trakm8

• Fleet Management Portal: Set up “Auto-Report Location” on schedule.
  
• Alerts: Real-time push for out-of-bounds detection.
  

13. AT&T Fleet Complete

• Asset Tracker: Configure interval location reporting and alert automation.
  
• API: Use `/asset/location` REST endpoint.
  

14. Teletrac Navman

• API: Enable real-time location reporting webhook.
  
• Geofencing: Configure entry/exits notifications from user console.
  

15. Mix Telematics

• Fleet Manager API: Poll “Live Vehicle Location”.
  
• Alerts: Enable geofence/movement notification workflows.
  

16. GpsGate

• REST API: Configure scheduled POST notifications on position change.
  
• Geofence Alarm: Set push messaging on zone exit/entry.
  

17. Zubie

• Location API: Call `/location/now` for current status.
  
• Alert Preferences: Enable “Geofence Breach” webhooks.
  

18. Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)

• MobileComm API: Track vehicle location via Mobile Device.
  
• Event Triggers: Geofence in/out and route deviation events.
  

19. Cartrack

• Platform API: Schedule GET `/vehicle/location` queries.
  
• Notification Setup: Trigger SMS/email for unauthorized movement.
  

20. Motive (formerly KeepTruckin)

• Vehicle Gateway: Enable GPS tracking and geofence alerts in dashboard.
  
• API: Pull vehicle location and event data with `/vehicles/events`.
  

21. Targa Telematics

• API: Configure real-time push location updates.
  
• Event Manager: Set up custom unauthorized movement/zone alerts.
  

Benefits

1. Minimizes vehicle loss and misplacement.

2. Streamlines inventory checks and audit logging.

3. Enhances test drive and delivery speed through rapid location access.

4. Reduces insurance risk and claims.

5. Increases staff productivity by automating search/retrieve process.

6. Provides detailed insights into fleet movement and lot utilization trends.

7. Enables swift action on security breaches and operational anomalies.