Setting up email alerts to track assets via the Asset Locator (AL) is simple. You can either set up a single alert or multiple alerts via bulk import.
Set up a single alert
Open the Alerts tab on the left of AL.
Click
Add Newon the top right and name your alert.If you want to be notified Determine the
Alert type. Normal alerts run every 24 hours in the morning whereas hot alerts run every 15 minutes.Fill out any other asset details (all optional)
Set up multiple alerts via bulk import
To import multiple assets, go to Export/Import at the top left and utilize the excel templates. Once the excel sheet has been completed, import the file to set up alerts.
Viewing alert results
Based on the alert type, you will get automatic email alerts when AL captures the asset via the sensor (including past dates).
Results will include the below if available:
Front, side, rear view images
Timestamp
City, State, Road Info, Lat/Long
Truck License Plate
VIN
DOT and MC
Cab Number
Trailer Logo and Number
Manage alerts
To enable, disable, or delete an alert:
Open the Alerts tab on the left of AL.
Find the alert(s) you want to edit
Click the check box on the left and options will appear at the top.
Run Alerts
Normal alerts are ran every 24 hours in the morning. Depending on the number of alerts in our system, emails may get triggered between 5 AM and 10 AM EST.
Hot alerts are triggered every 15 minutes.
Manually run alerts
To trigger an alert outside of the default time frame:
Open the Alerts tab on the left of AL.
Click the check box next to the alert(s) you want to manually trigger
Press the
Run Alertsbutton in the top right
You will be sent an email with any matches found.