Idle Report
The Idle Report captures every instance where a vehicle's engine was running while the vehicle remained stationary. Excessive idling wastes fuel, increases engine wear, and contributes to unnecessary emissions.
What the Report Shows
Each idle event entry includes:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Number | Sequential idle event number |
| Start Time | When the idle event began (engine on, no movement) |
| End Time | When the vehicle began moving or the engine was turned off |
| Duration | Total idle time for this event |
| Location | Reverse-geocoded address where idling occurred |
A summary section shows:
- Total Idle Events -- Count of all idle events in the period
- Total Idle Time -- Cumulative idle duration
- Average Idle Duration -- Mean duration per idle event
Best For
- Reducing fuel waste -- Every minute of idling burns fuel without productive output. Identify vehicles and drivers with the most idle time and address the behavior.
- Driver behavior coaching -- Habitual idling often indicates drivers leaving the engine running during breaks, loading/unloading, or while waiting. Use the report data for targeted coaching.
- Engine wear prevention -- Extended idling can cause carbon buildup and accelerate engine component degradation. Reducing idle time extends vehicle life.
Set a target for maximum daily idle time (e.g., 30 minutes) and use this report to track progress. Share results with drivers to encourage improvement.
How to Generate
- Go to Reports and select Idle Report.
- Choose a vehicle.
- Select a date range.
- Tap Generate.
Understanding Idle Events
An idle event is recorded when:
- The ignition is on (engine running).
- The vehicle's speed is zero or below the movement threshold.
- The condition persists for longer than the configured idle threshold (typically 3-5 minutes).
Short idle periods (under the threshold) such as waiting at traffic lights are not counted as idle events. The threshold is configurable by your account administrator.
Some idle time is unavoidable, such as warming up the engine in cold weather or running auxiliary equipment. Consider the context before flagging all idle events as wasteful.