Telematics Snapshot – Telematics Connection Data Page And Analytics Summary
Route4Me’s Telematics Snapshot is an intuitive analytics tool that provides an overview of any Telematics Vendor Integration on your account. It brings vehicle data, route information, and key metrics from your Telematics Connection into one place, giving you visibility into fleet activity and performance. With a Telematics Snapshot, you can track synchronized vehicles, monitor last sync timestamps, and review detailed insights into vehicles, locations, routes, and individual trips to improve fleet efficiency.
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Open Telematics Snapshot – Telematics Data And Analytics Overview
To open the Telematics Snapshot for any Telematics Connection, go to “Settings” > “Organization Settings” from the Navigation Menu. Then, click “Connections” > “Open” next to the desired connection.
Open Your Telematics Connections
One the Snapshot is opened, you’ll see a detailed interface designed to help you review and manage all telematics data:
- Connection Summary: An overview of essential information related to the telematics connection.
- Connection Tabs: Switch between multiple tabs to explore telematics connection data which you can filter and customize as needed.
- Edit Controls: Click the “Edit Connection” button to modify connection details.
Telematics Information Panel – Integration, Sync Status, Data Overview
The Telematics Summary panel on the left provides an overview of the selected connection.
It shows the integration vendor, data sync interval, the number and percentage of synced vehicles and customer locations, and the date and time of the last vehicle and customer data updates.
Telematics Snapshot Categories – Analytics Overview Data Tabs
The Telematics Snapshot is organized into multiple tabs, each corresponding to a specific category of connected data.
The tabs include Vehicles, Locations, Routes, Trips, HoS, and Users. NOTE: The Locations tab is available only for accounts using a Geotab or Samsara integration. Each tab is described in detail below.
Vehicles Tab – Telematics Vehicle Data Overview
The Vehicles tab provides an overview of all vehicles synced with the selected Telematics Connection, displayed in a customizable data table. From this tab, you can manage and organize the vehicle data using the following features:
- Search: Locate specific vehicles quickly by entering keywords or vehicle identifiers.
- Filters: Narrow down the data by options such as default user, model year, model, and many other criteria detailed in the table below.
- Group By: Organize the table by attributes like status, make, model, facility, and additional categories detailed in the table below.
- “Open” Button: Click “Open” next to any vehicle to open its Vehicle Snapshot.
Telematics Snapshot – Locations Tab – Filters
Keywords
Enter a keyword to search for specific customer locations.
Select location types added to your Route4Me account, such as customers, warehouses, or depots.
Routing Status
Filter customer locations by routed or unrouted status.
Search by user name or email to view assigned locations.
No. of Routes
Filter by the minimum or maximum number of assigned routes.
No. of Visits
Filter by the minimum or maximum number of visits.
Search by configured territory names in your account.
Last Visited
Filter by a specific date or date range of the last visit.
Search by customer name in your account.
You can also customize the data displayed in the table. Click the Column Icon in the upper right corner to select which route data fields appear and adjust their order to suit your operational needs.
The table below provides an overview of all available data columns, which you can reorder by dragging them into place.
Telematics Snapshot – Vehicles Tab – Data Columns
Alias
Unique vehicle name used to easily identify and assign the vehicle to routes.
Make
Vehicle manufacturer or brand.
Model
Specific vehicle model name or designation.
Model Year
Year the vehicle model version was manufactured.
Tag
Vehicle license plate number used for identification.
Country
Country where the vehicle is registered.
State
State where the vehicle is registered.
Year Purchased
Year the vehicle was purchased.
VIN
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), a unique identifier assigned to the vehicle.
Height
Maximum vehicle height.
Width
Maximum vehicle width.
Trailer/Straight Length
Total vehicle or trailer length.
Total Weight
Vehicle’s total weight.
Max Weight per Axle Group
Maximum allowable weight per axle group.
Configured vehicle dimensions, usage settings, and applicable restrictions.
Maximum load capacity by weight, volume, quantity, or other limits.
Is Operational
Indicates whether the vehicle is currently available for routing.
Indicates whether the vehicle is designated for commercial use.
Associated facilities used to optimize routes based on proximity to operational locations.
Vehicle capabilities used for Driver Skills and Vehicle Attributes–based route planning.
Default User
User automatically associated with the vehicle.
Source Telematics Vehicle ID
Unique vehicle identifier assigned by the telematics provider.
Name of the telematics connection syncing this vehicle’s data.
Name of the telematics provider supplying vehicle data.
Fuel Type
Vehicle fuel type (e.g., gasoline, diesel, electric, hybrid).
Fuel Consumption City
Fuel efficiency for city driving conditions.
Fuel Consumption Highway
Fuel efficiency for highway driving conditions.
Status
Vehicle status: Active, Pending, or Archived.
Odometer (mi)
Total distance traveled at the time of the last tracking update.
Engine Hours (h)
Vehicle's last synced engine hour meter reading in hours.
Speed (mph)
Current or last recorded vehicle speed.
Engine RPM
Engine revolutions per minute.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Engine coolant temperature used to monitor operating conditions.
Battery Health
Overall assessment of battery condition.
Battery Health (%)
Remaining battery health expressed as a percentage.
Battery Temperature (°F)
Current battery temperature.
Battery Level
Remaining battery charge percentage.
Charge Status
Indicates whether the battery is charging, discharging, or fully charged.
Engine Status
Indicates whether the engine is running or off.
Driver Seatbelt Status
Indicates whether the driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
Last Update Received At
Date and time of the most recent telematics data transmission.
Last Update Address
Physical address of the vehicle’s last recorded location.
Routes Tab – Telematics Route Data Overview
The Routes tab provides an overview of all routes associated with the selected Telematics Connection. From this tab, you can review and organize route data using the following features:
- Search: Locate specific routes by entering keywords or route identifiers.
- Date Range Filter: View routes for a specific date or date range based on scheduled start or end times, or actual start or end times.
- “Open” Button: Click “Open” next to any route to open its Telematics Route Snapshot.
Trips Tab – Telematics Trips Data Overview
The Trips tab provides an overview of all trips imported from the selected Telematics Connection. From this tab, you can review and organize trip data using the following features:
- Search: Locate specific trips by entering keywords or route identifiers.
- Date Range Filter: View routes for a specific date or date range based on scheduled start or end times, or actual start or end times.
- Additional Filters: Narrow the data by distance, start odometer, or end odometer. More details can be found in the table below.
- “Open” Button: Click “Open” next to any route to open its Telematics Trip Snapshot.
- Down Arrow Button: Click the button to import the trip as a Master Route or as a Dynamic Route.
Telematics Snapshot – Trips Tab – Filters
Distance
Filter by the total distance traveled during the trip, typically measured in miles.
Start Coordinates
Filter by the latitude and longitude of the trip's starting location.
End Coordinates
Filter by the latitude and longitude of the trip's ending location.
Start Timestamp
Filter by the date and time when the trip began.
End Timestamp
Filter by the date and time when the trip ended.
Start Odometer
Filter by the odometer reading at the beginning of the trip.
End Odometer
Filter by the odometer reading at the end of the trip.
Filter by the telematics connection associated with the trip.
Filter by the telematics provider supplying tracking data for the associated connection.
Hours Of Service Tab – Telematics HOS Data Overview
The Hours Of Service tab shows driver activity records imported from the selected Telematics Connection. From this tab, you can review and organize HOS data using the following features:
- Search: Locate specific data by entering keywords or route identifiers.
- Date Range Filter: View routes by start or end date.
- Additional Filters: Narrow the data by External vehicle ID, External Driver ID, or Activity Type. The table below details each filter.
Telematics Snapshot – HOS Tab – Filters
External Vehicle ID
Filter the vehicles shown in the data list by External Vehicle ID.
External Driver ID
Filter the data list by External Driver ID.
Activity Type
Filter by the type of activity recorded, including Driving, On Duty, Off Duty, Sleeping Berth, Idle, Stopped, Personal Conveyance, and Unknown.
You can also customize the data displayed in the table. Click the Column Icon in the upper right corner to select which route data fields appear and adjust their order to suit your operational needs.
The table below provides an overview of all available data columns, which you can reorder by dragging them into place.
Telematics Snapshot – Hours Of Service – Data Columns
External Vehicle ID
Unique identifier assigned to the vehicle in the connected telematics system.
External Driver ID
Unique identifier assigned to the driver in the connected telematics system.
Activity Type
Type of driver activity recorded, such as Driving, On Duty, or Off Duty.
Start Time
Date and time when the activity began.
End Time
Date and time when the activity ended.
Duration
Total length of the activity based on start and end times.
Additional details or remarks associated with the activity, if provided.
Incidents Tab – Recorded Safety Incidents And Incident Data
The “Incidents” tab displays all recorded safety incidents – pulled from your telematics device and dash cams – along with their details. From this tab, you can review and organize incidents data using the following features:
- Search: Locate specific data by entering keywords or incident identifiers.
- Date Range and Additional Filters: Define an Event Time or use Filters, described in the table below, to narrow which incidents are shown.
- “View Media” Button: Click “View Media” to open the media player and inspect the recording associated with an incident.
NOTE: Learn more about these features in our dedicated guide to Route4Me incidents reports.
Telematics Snapshot – Incidents Tab Data Table
Event Type
The type of incident detected, such as Collision, Tailgating, or Speeding.
External Event Type
The raw event type name as reported by the connected telematics vendor, prior to being mapped to a Route4Me Event Type.
Severity
The severity level assigned to the detected incident.
The vehicle associated with the incident.
The route the vehicle was on when the incident occurred.
The driver associated with the incident.
Location
The geographic location where the incident occurred.
Event Time
The date and time when the incident occurred.
Duration
The length of time the incident lasted.
Updated
The date and time when the incident record was last updated.
The Telematics Connection associated with the incident.
The Telematics provider supplying data for the associated connection.
External Vehicle ID
Unique identifier assigned to the vehicle in the connected telematics system.
External Driver ID
Unique identifier assigned to the driver in the connected telematics system.
You can also customize the data displayed in the table. Click the Column Icon to select which route data fields appear and adjust their order to suit your operational needs.
The table below provides an overview of all available data columns, which you can reorder by dragging them into place.
Vehicle Snapshot – Incident Tab Data Columns
Event Type
The type of incident detected, such as Collision, Tailgating, or Speeding.
External Event Type
The raw event type name as reported by the connected telematics vendor, prior to being mapped to a Route4Me Event Type.
Severity
The severity level assigned to the detected incident.
Vehicle
The vehicle associated with the incident.
Route
The route the vehicle was on when the incident occurred.
Driver
The driver associated with the incident.
Location
The geographic location where the incident occurred.
Event Time
The date and time when the incident occurred.
Duration
The length of time the incident lasted.
Connection
The Telematics Connection associated with the incident.
Vendor
The Telematics provider supplying data for the associated connection.
External Vehicle ID
Unique identifier assigned to the vehicle in the connected telematics system.
External Driver ID
Unique identifier assigned to the driver in the connected telematics system.
Users Tab – Telematics Driver And User Data Overview
The Users tab provides an overview of all users and drivers synced from the selected Telematics Connection, rather than created in Route4Me. From this tab, you can review and organize user data using the following features:
- Search: Locate specific trips by entering keywords or route identifiers.
- Date Range Filter: Filter routes by their updated date using preset ranges (e.g., today, last 30 days) or a custom date range.
- Additional Filters: Narrow the data by Status (“Active” or “Deactivated“) or by User role (“Is Driver“).
You can also customize the data displayed in the table. Click the Column Icon in the upper right corner to select which route data fields appear and adjust their order to suit your operational needs.
The table below provides an overview of all available data columns, which you can reorder by dragging them into place.
Telematics Snapshot – Users Tab – Data Columns
First name of the user or driver associated with the account.
Last name of the user or driver associated with the account.
Email address linked to the user or driver profile.
Unique username used to identify the user in the system.
Phone
Phone number associated with the user or driver.
Status
Current status of the user, such as active or inactive.
Assigned role that defines the user's permissions and access level.
Is Driver
Indicates whether the user is designated as a driver.
Company
Company or organization the user belongs to.
Metric Units
Preferred measurement system for the user, such as miles or kilometers.
Date and time when the user profile was created.
Date and time when the user profile was last updated.
Associated Telematics Connection linked to the user.
Telematics provider or vendor linked to the connection.
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