The Driver app can serve as a GPS tracking device when a vehicle lacks a dedicated GPS tracker.
When enabled, the Driver’s smartphone or tablet sends location data to Frotcom using its built-in GPS. This allows fleets to track vehicles without installing hardware.
When should I use this?
Use Tracking with the Driver app if:
The vehicle does not have a GPS tracking device
You need temporary or flexible tracking
Drivers already use the Frotcom Driver app
Note: Vehicles with a GPS tracker installed cannot use the Driver app for tracking.
Requirements
Before tracking can start, all three steps below must be completed.
Step 1 – Associate the Driver with a Vehicle without GPS
Only Vehicles without a GPS device can be tracked using the Driver app:
Make sure the vehicle has no GPS tracker assigned
Associate the Driver with that vehicle
Step 2 – Allow the Driver to change tracking settings
Fleet Managers must explicitly allow drivers to enable tracking from the app.
Option A – Account level
Enable Tracking with the Driver app
Save changes
This option is disabled by default.
Option B – Driver level (custom permissions)
Enable Customized configuration and permissions
Enable Tracking with the Driver app
Save changes
Step 3 – Enable tracking in the Driver app
Once permission is granted, the Driver must enable tracking in the app.
Open the Driver app
Go to Settings
Enable Tracking with Driver app
Tracking is off by default and must be enabled by the Driver.
Tracking behaviour
Once all steps are complete, the Driver app starts automatically sending location data.
Position updates
One position every 1 minute when the vehicle is moving
One position every 20 minutes when the vehicle is stopped
This applies regardless of whether the device is connected to external power.
Ignition simulation
Because no physical tracker is installed, ignition is simulated based on movement.
Ignition is considered ON when: Vehicle speed is greater than 15 km/h for 30 seconds
Ignition is considered OFF when: Vehicle speed is equal to or below 10 km/h for 60 seconds
This behaviour matches vehicles whose GPS tracker is not connected to the ignition.
Privacy mode
If Privacy mode is enabled in the Driver app:
- No tracking data is shared
- This applies regardless of tracking settings or data source
Privacy mode always overrides tracking.
What you will see in Frotcom
When tracking is active:
Vehicle positions appear normally on the map
Trips, stops, and reports behave as expected
Ignition status is based on simulated movement
Common questions
Can I use this if the vehicle already has a GPS tracker?
No. Vehicles with a GPS device must use the hardware tracker.
Does tracking stop if the app is closed?
Tracking depends on app permissions, battery optimisation settings, and operating system behaviour. For best results, allow the app to run in the background.
Does Privacy mode affect this feature?
Yes. Privacy mode completely disables tracking.