Alert Types

Traqcare supports 20+ alert types covering safety, security, geofencing, driver behavior, and device health. Alerts are configured and stored in the system — your subscription plan determines which alert types are available.

Motion & Speed Alerts

Alert Type	Triggers When	Example Use
Overspeed	Vehicle exceeds a configured speed limit	Fleet safety compliance
Moving	Vehicle starts moving	After-hours departure monitoring
Harsh Acceleration	Sudden, aggressive acceleration detected	Driver behavior scoring
Harsh Braking	Sudden, hard deceleration detected	Safety monitoring, insurance
Sharp Left Turn	Aggressive left turn detected	Driving behavior analysis
Sharp Right Turn	Aggressive right turn detected	Driving behavior analysis
Rash Turning	Reckless or repeated sharp turning	Fleet safety programs
Sharp Crash	Impact or crash event detected	Incident response
Pull / Tow	Device detects unauthorized towing	Anti-theft protection
Fall	Device detects a fall event (wearables/portable trackers)	Personal safety monitoring

Geofence & Zone Alerts

Alert Type	Triggers When	Example Use
Geofence Entry	Vehicle enters a defined geofence zone	Customer site arrival notification
Geofence Exit	Vehicle leaves a defined geofence zone	Unauthorized departure detection
Dead Zone Entry	Vehicle enters a configured no-go zone	Restricted area monitoring
Dead Zone Exit	Vehicle leaves a no-go zone	Compliance verification

Power & Ignition Alerts

Alert Type	Triggers When	Example Use
Ignition On (ACC On)	Engine / ignition switched on	After-hours usage monitoring
Ignition Off (ACC Off)	Engine / ignition switched off	Unauthorized engine cuts
Power Cut	External power to the device is cut	Anti-theft tamper detection
Connected to Main Battery	Device reconnected to vehicle battery	Restoration after tampering
Disconnected from Main Battery	Device disconnected from vehicle battery	Tamper alert
External Low Battery	Vehicle battery voltage drops below threshold	Preventive maintenance
External Low Battery Protection	Battery protection mode activates	Battery health monitoring
Shut Down Due to Low Power	Device powers down due to insufficient battery	Uptime monitoring

Device & Security Alerts

Alert Type	Triggers When	Example Use
SOS / Emergency On	SOS button pressed or emergency activated	Driver emergency response
Emergency Off	SOS/emergency mode cleared	Post-incident tracking
Emergency Button Tampered	Emergency button is tampered	Security monitoring
Vibration	Device detects vibration (parked vehicle movement)	Anti-theft, parking protection
Disassemble / GPS Box Opened	GPS device casing opened or tampered	Tamper detection
SIM Change	The SIM card in the device is changed	Device security
Airplane Mode	Device enters airplane mode	Deliberate signal blocking alert
Alert Over the Air	Remote alert pushed from the platform to device	Custom remote triggers
GPS First Fix Notice	Device acquires GPS signal for the first time	Device commissioning
Low Battery	Device internal battery is low	Portable tracker maintenance
Low Battery Removed	Internal battery issue resolved/removed	Maintenance tracking

Door & Sensor Alerts

Alert Type	Triggers When	Example Use
Door Alert	Door sensor detects open/close events	Cargo security, driver access
Fuel Theft	Sudden fuel level drop detected	Fuel security monitoring
Maintenance Due	Scheduled maintenance date or mileage reached	Preventive maintenance

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Not all alert types are available on every GPS device. Hardware capabilities (e.g., accelerometer for harsh braking, door sensor, fuel sensor) determine which alerts can be activated for a given device. Contact your hardware supplier for device-specific capabilities.

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For driver behavior programs, combine Overspeed, Harsh Braking, Harsh Acceleration, Sharp Left Turn, and Sharp Right Turn alerts to build a comprehensive driver scoring profile.