Geotab User Guide

Garmin Message Options

Freeform or canned quick status messages

 

Video:  Features and benefits of connectivity to Garmin auto navigator (6:43)

 See also:  Garmin Functional Overview: Messaging, Routing and Dispatch

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On the Garmin, the driver can select “Create Message” and

an on-screen keyboard will appear for him/her to type a message or

The driver can select “Quick Message” and select from a variety of

canned messages, ie. “Fred Starting Shift” or  “Fred Ending Shift”.

This feature can be particularly handy when multiple drivers

drive the same vehicle.  The historical trip information can then be

tagged to the vehicle as well as the driver.

In either case, whether the message is canned or freeform,

the message received at the office will show:

  • a time stamp of when the message was received
  • the name of the vehicle that sent the message.
Garmin messages options for GPS Tracking, canned and freeform

Garmin messages options for GPS Tracking, canned and freeform

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Garmin messages options for GPS Tracking, canned message samples

Garmin messages options for GPS Tracking, canned message samples

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