MyGeotab Audit Log Reference Guide
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MyGeotab audit logs provide a comprehensive record of all database modifications, recording both the changes made and the individuals responsible. This document provides a list of which audit log types answer common questions, as well as a comprehensive list of audit logs by type.
MyGeotab audit logs provide a comprehensive record of all database modifications, recording both the changes made and the individuals responsible. This detailed logging is crucial for maintaining accountability, efficiently resolving system issues, ensuring data integrity, meeting compliance needs, enhancing security, and identifying the root cause of problems in MyGeot ab.
This document provides a list of which audit log types answer common questions, as well as a comprehensive list of audit logs by type.
Accessing audit logs
Determine which audit log you’re looking for by either looking at the Common questions and their associated audit logs section, or a list of many Common audit types.
Once you know the audit type you’re looking for, follow these steps in MyGeotab:
- In the MyGeotab main menu, select System > Audit Log.
- Click Options to filter the results.
- Choose the desired Date Period.
- In the Audit types box, enter the specific audit type you're interested in.
- Click Apply changes.
- Use the Search Name text box to search for specific devices, users, or other relevant information.
Common questions and their associated audit logs
When you have a question about something that happened in MyGeotab, think about the action that took place (e.g., "was something edited?", "was something added?", "was someone logged in?"). This section identifies audit types that match common questions.
Alternatively, refer to the Common audit types section of this document for a more list of audit log types.
If you're asking... | Audit Types | Description |
Who edited my device? When was my device edited? | Edit device | Shows details of modifications made to a device's settings or information, including who made the change and when. |
When was my device archived? | Archived device (made historical) | Indicates the exact date and time a device was marked as no longer in active use and moved to historical records. |
Somebody changed a user's settings/profile. Where can I find more information about that change? | Edit user | Logs any modifications to a user's account details, including their security clearance, groups, or other profile information. |
When was my device suspended? | Edit device (Look for "DevicePlans: Suspend") | This specific action is logged under Edit device. The audit log result will explicitly mention "DevicePlans: Suspend" in the details for that date. |
Who added a new device? | Add device | Records the registration of a brand new device into the system, showing who performed the action. |
When was a device removed? | Remove device | Logs the permanent deletion of a device from the system. |
Who created a new group? | Add group | Shows when a new group (for organizing users, devices, or assets) was created. |
Who edited a driver's HOS log? | Edit HOS log | Records any modifications made to a driver's Hours of Service (HOS) log entries. |
When was an HOS log added or removed manually? | Add HOS log, Remove HOS log | Respectively, records manual additions or deletions of HOS log entries. |
Who created a geofence/zone? | Add zone | Logs the creation of a new geofence. |
Who edited or removed a geofence? | Edit zone, Remove zone | Records modifications or deletions of existing geofences. |
When did a user log in or out? | User login, User logout | Tracks successful user login and logout times. |
Was a specific report viewed or generated? | Report: Audit Logs (or other Report: [Name]) | Indicates when the audit log report itself was viewed/generated, or you can often find Report: [Report Name] for other reports. |
When was a device put into Personal Mode? | Add trip type change | This specific action is logged when a trip type changes to 'Personal Use'. |
When was a user archived or reactivated? | Edit user | When a user is archived or reactivated, this change is typically logged under Edit user with details indicating the user's status change. |
Common audit types
This section provides descriptions for the audit log types available in MyGeotab.
Audit log type | Explanation |
Add Asset Inspection log | Records the creation of a new log entry for an asset inspection, such as a pre-trip vehicle check. |
Add Excel report | Logs the action of a user creating or uploading a new report using an Excel file. |
Add HOS log | Records the manual addition of a Hours of Service (HOS) log entry for a driver. |
Add Maintenance work order canceled | Logs the event of a previously created maintenance work order being marked as canceled. |
Add Maintenance work order job canceled | Logs the cancellation of a specific job within a larger maintenance work order. |
Add Wi-Fi | Records the addition of a new Wi-Fi network profile in the system. |
Add archived (historical) device | Logs the action of adding a device that is no longer in active use to the system for historical data access. |
Add binary data file | Records the upload of a non-text file, such as an image, firmware update, or proprietary data file. |
Add certificate | Logs the installation or addition of a digital security certificate to the system. |
Add device | Records the registration of a new physical device (e.g., a GPS tracker) into the system. |
Add device data privacy change | Logs any modification to a device's data privacy settings, such as anonymizing location data. |
Add device reprocess request | Records a user's request to have the data from a specific device processed again by the system. |
Add device share | Logs the action of a user sharing access or data from a device with another user or group. |
Add device to group | Records a device being assigned to a specific organizational group (e.g., "East Coast Fleet"). |
Add diagnostic | Logs the addition of a new diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or fault type that the system can monitor. |
Add diagnostic mapping | Records the creation of a rule that maps a raw diagnostic code to a more user-friendly description or action. |
Add display measurement profile | Logs the creation of a new profile that customizes how data and measurements are displayed to users. |
Add display measurement profile detail | Records the addition of a specific setting or detail to an existing display measurement profile. |
Add distribution list | Logs the creation of a new list of recipients for email or SMS notifications and reports. |
Add engine type | Records the addition of a new type of engine to the system's database, often for more accurate fuel or maintenance tracking. |
Add event | Logs the occurrence of a specific, tracked event (this is a general entry; more specific event types are usually used). |
Add event rule | Records the creation of a new rule that triggers a notification or action when a specific event occurs (e.g., speeding). |
Add event type | Logs the creation of a new category of event that the system can track. |
Add exception event attachment | Records a file being attached to a specific exception event (e.g., a photo of a damaged vehicle). |
Add exception event comment | Logs a user adding a textual note or comment to an exception event record. |
Add exception rule | Records the creation of a new rule that defines what the system should consider an exception or violation. |
Add failure mode | Logs the addition of a new, defined way a piece of equipment can fail, used for maintenance and repair tracking. |
Add flash code | Records the addition of a new diagnostic trouble code (DTC), often one that is read from a vehicle's ECU via a flashing light pattern. |
Add fuel transaction | Logs the manual entry or import of a fuel purchase record. |
Add group | Records the creation of a new group used to organize users, devices, or assets. |
Add maintenance work order | Logs the creation of a new, formal order for maintenance to be performed on an asset. |
Add maintenance work order job | Records the addition of a specific task or job to an existing maintenance work order. |
Add maintenance work request | Logs the initial request for maintenance from a user, which may later be approved and converted into a work order. |
Add mapped diagnostic | Logs the linking of a raw diagnostic code to a standardized description, severity, or recommended action. |
Add media file | Records the upload of a media file, such as a photo or video, to the system. |
Add notification for report | Logs the creation of a scheduled notification to alert users when a specific report has been generated. |
Add notification templates | Records the creation of a new reusable template for sending notifications. |
Add preset | Logs the creation of a new saved set of configurations or options. |
Add reprocess request | Records a user's request to have a batch of data re-analyzed or processed by the system. |
Add route | Logs the creation of a new planned route for a vehicle or driver. |
Add shipment log | Records the creation of a new log entry related to a specific shipment. |
Add status data | A general log entry for when a new piece of status information (e.g., "On Duty," "Loading") is added. |
Add support ticket | Logs the creation of a new request for technical support. |
Add tachograph activities certificate | Records the upload of a certificate related to a driver's activities as recorded by a tachograph. |
Add tachograph company card | Logs the registration of a new company-issued tachograph card used to download driver data. |
Add tachograph data file | Records the upload of a data file downloaded from a tachograph device. |
Add tachograph inspection | Logs the details of a formal inspection of a tachograph device. |
Add trailer | Records the addition of a new trailer to the fleet's list of assets. |
Add trailer attachment | Logs the event of a trailer being attached to a tractor, creating a link between the two assets. |
Add training ticket | Logs the creation of a new request or record for a training session. |
Add trip annotation | Records a user adding a note or comment to a specific trip record for clarification. |
Add trip type change | Logs a change in the classification of a trip (e.g., changing from "Personal Use" to "Business"). |
Add unit of measurement | Logs the creation of a new unit (e.g., gallons, liters, PSI) for measuring and displaying data. |
Add user | A security event that logs the creation of a new user account. |
Add user HOS ruleset | Logs the assignment of a specific set of Hours of Service rules (e.g., "USA Property 70-hour/8-day") to a driver. |
Add user display profile | Logs the assignment of a specific interface display profile to a user account. |
Add user support contact | Records the addition of a support contact person for a specific user. |
Add vehicle to tachograph inspection | Logs a specific vehicle being included in a tachograph inspection record. |
Add work holiday | Records the addition of a non-working holiday to a work schedule. |
Add work hours | Logs the configuration of standard working hours for a user or group. |
Add zone | Logs the creation of a new geofence, which is a virtual boundary on a map. |
Add zone type | Logs the creation of a new category for a zone (e.g., "Office," "Customer," "Restricted Area"). |
Archived device (made historical) | Records the action of changing a device's status from active to archived. |
Area Activity | Logs a user viewing a report or map that shows activity within a specific geographic area. |
Asset Monitoring Report | Records that a user generated or viewed the Asset Monitoring Report. |
Assign driver | Logs the action of assigning a specific driver to a vehicle. |
Bulk enroll - Clean Truck Check solution | Logs the use of a feature to enroll multiple vehicles into the California Clean Truck Check compliance program at once. |
Bulk enroll upload - Clean Truck Check solution | Records the specific action of uploading a file to perform a bulk enrollment in the Clean Truck Check program. |
Cancel Enrollment — Clean Truck Check solution | Logs the cancellation of a vehicle's enrollment in the California Clean Truck Check program. |
Canceled report processing | Records the event of a user canceling a report that was in the process of generating. |
Change Scan Frequency — Clean Truck Check solution | Logs a modification to how often a vehicle's OBD-II system is scanned for compliance with the Clean Truck Check program. |
Clean Truck Check Report | Records that a user generated or viewed the Clean Truck Check compliance report. |
Cold Chain Report | Records that a user generated or viewed a report monitoring the temperature of refrigerated assets. |
Create key | A security event logging the creation of a new API key or encryption key. |
Delete database | A critical security event logging the deletion of an entire database. |
Delete message | Records the deletion of a message from the system's messaging feature. |
Disenroll Asset - Clean Truck Check API | Logs the disenrollment of a vehicle from the Clean Truck Check program, initiated via an API call rather than the user interface. |
Dismiss notifications | Records when a user dismisses one or more on-screen notifications. |
Download key data | A security event logging the download of information associated with a security or encryption key. |
Download report - Clean Truck Check API | Logs the download of a single Clean Truck Check report via an API call. |
Download reports - Clean Truck Check API | Logs the download of multiple Clean Truck Check reports via an API call. |
Download reports — Clean Truck Check solution | Logs the download of one or more Clean Truck Check reports through the user interface. |
Drive lock screen cleared by user | Logs the event of a user interacting with and clearing a screen that is locked for safety while the vehicle is in motion. |
ELD data transfer | Records the transfer of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data, typically to an authorized safety official during a roadside inspection. |
Edit Add-In | Logs a change in the settings or configuration of an installed Add-In or plugin. |
Edit Asset Inspection log | Records a modification made to an existing asset inspection log. |
Edit HOS log | Records a modification made to a driver's Hours of Service log. |
Edit Live Completion configuration | Logs a change to the settings of a "Live Completion" feature, likely related to real-time route or task updates. |
Edit Maintenance work order Job canceled | Logs a change to a maintenance job that was previously marked as canceled. |
Edit Maintenance work order canceled | Logs a change to a maintenance work order that was previously marked as canceled. |
Edit Wi-Fi | Records a change to the settings of a saved Wi-Fi network. |
Edit archived (historical) device | Records a change to the information of a device that is already archived. |
Edit binary data file | Records a modification to an existing binary data file in the system. |
Edit certificate | Records a change to an existing security certificate. |
Edit company GUID | A significant event logging a change to the company's Globally Unique Identifier (GUID). |
Edit device | Records a change to the settings or information of a device (e.g., renaming it). |
Edit device data privacy change | Records a modification to a previously set device data privacy rule. |
Edit device reprocess request | Records a change made to an existing request to reprocess device data. |
Edit device share | Records a modification to the permissions or settings of a device share. |
Edit diagnostic | Records a change to the information or mapping of a diagnostic code. |
Edit diagnostic mapping | Records a modification to a rule that maps a diagnostic code to a description. |
Edit display measurement profile | Records a change to a profile that controls how data is displayed. |
Edit display measurement profile detail | Records a change to a specific setting within a display measurement profile. |
Edit distribution list | Records a change to a list of notification recipients (e.g., adding or removing a person). |
Edit event | Records a change made to a specific logged event. |
Edit event rule | Records a modification to a rule that triggers notifications based on events. |
Edit event type | Records a change to the definition or name of an event category. |
Edit exception event | Records a modification made to an existing exception event log. |
Edit exception rule | Records a modification to a rule that defines what constitutes an exception. |
Edit flash code | Records a change to the information associated with a diagnostic flash code. |
Edit fuel transaction | Records a modification to a fuel purchase entry. |
Edit group | Records a change to a group's settings, such as its name or description. |
Edit group device | Logs a change in the assignment of devices within a group. |
Edit maintenance work order | Records a modification to an existing maintenance work order. |
Edit maintenance work order job | Records a modification to a specific job within a maintenance work order. |
Edit maintenance work request | Records a modification to an initial request for maintenance. |
Edit mapped diagnostic | Records a change to a mapped diagnostic link. |
Edit media file | Records a change to a media file's properties or metadata. |
Edit notification for report | Records a change to a scheduled report notification. |
Edit notification templates | Records a modification to a reusable notification template. |
Edit reprocess request | Records a change to an existing data reprocessing request. |
Edit route | Records a modification to a planned route. |
Edit shipment log | Records a change to an existing shipment log entry. |
Edit status data | Records a change to a status data entry. |
Edit support ticket | Records a modification or update to a support ticket. |
Edit system settings | A significant event logging a change to global system-wide settings. |
Edit the engine type | Records a change to the definition of an engine type. |
Edit the failure mode | Records a change to the definition of a maintenance failure mode. |
Edit the zone type | Records a change to the name or properties of a zone type. |
Edit trailer | Records a change to a trailer's information (e.g., name, license plate). |
Edit trailer attachment | Records a modification to a trailer attachment record. |
Edit training ticket | Records a change or update to a training ticket. |
Edit trip annotation | Records a modification to a note that was added to a trip. |
Edit unit of measurement | Records a change to the definition of a unit of measurement. |
Edit user | A security event logging a change to a user's account details (e.g., name, security clearance). |
Edit user HOS ruleset | Records a change to the Hours of Service rule set assigned to a user. |
Edit user display profile | Records a change to the display profile assigned to a user. |
Edit work holiday | Records a change to a holiday entry in a work schedule. |
Edit work hours | Records a modification to a user's or group's defined work hours. |
Edit zone | Records a modification to a geofence, such as changing its shape or name. |
Edited Excel report | Logs the action of modifying an existing Excel-based report. |
Email sent | Records that the system sent an email (e.g., a notification or a report). |
Enrollment details - Clean Truck Check API | Logs a query via API to get the enrollment details of a vehicle in the Clean Truck Check program. |
Enrollment details - Clean Truck Check solution | Logs a user viewing the enrollment details of a vehicle in the Clean Truck Check program through the user interface. |
Export database | A critical security event logging the action of exporting the entire database. |
Get compliance deadline - Clean Truck Check API | Logs an API call to retrieve the compliance deadline for a vehicle under the Clean Truck Check regulation. |
Import database | A significant event logging the import of data into the database from an external file. |
Import fuel transaction | Logs the import of multiple fuel transactions from a file. |
Insert entity setting | Logs the creation of a new setting for a specific entity (e.g., a user or device). |
Insert key | Logs the insertion or creation of a new security or API key. |
Insert maintenance notification rule | Records the creation of a new rule for sending maintenance-related notifications. |
Install Add-In | Logs the installation of a new Add-In or plugin into the system. |
Last Mile Maintenance Report | Records that a user generated or viewed a report focused on maintenance issues for vehicles involved in final-delivery operations. |
Material Management | Logs a user accessing the material or inventory management section of the system. |
Migrate database | A major event logging the migration of the database from one version or platform to another. |
Opt-in for SMS notifications | Records that a user has consented to receive SMS (text message) notifications. |
Opt-out of SMS notifications | Records that a user has withdrawn consent for receiving SMS notifications. |
Over-the-air update | Logs the initiation of an over-the-air (OTA) firmware or software update to a device. |
Password Reset Request | A security event logging a user's request to reset their password. |
Purchase hardware | Logs a transaction or request related to purchasing new hardware through the platform. |
Purge | Logs the initiation of a data purge process, which permanently deletes old data based on defined rules. |
Rejected archived device enrollment — Clean Truck Check solution | Logs the system rejecting an attempt to enroll a device that is marked as archived into the Clean Truck Check program. |
Remove Asset Inspection log | Logs the deletion of an asset inspection log entry. |
Remove HOS log | Records the deletion of a driver's Hours of Service log entry. |
Remove Wi-Fi | Records the deletion of a Wi-Fi network profile from the system. |
Remove archived (historical) device | Logs the permanent deletion of an archived device from the system. |
Remove binary data file | Records the deletion of a binary data file. |
Remove certificate | Logs the removal of a security certificate from the system. |
Remove device | Records the deletion of a device from the system. |
Remove device data privacy change | Logs the deletion of a device data privacy rule. |
Remove device reprocess request | Logs the deletion of a request to reprocess device data. |
Remove device share | Logs the removal of a device share, revoking access for other users. |
Remove diagnostic | Records the deletion of a diagnostic code from the system's list. |
Remove diagnostic mapping | Logs the deletion of a rule that maps a diagnostic code to a description. |
Remove display measurement profile | Logs the deletion of a display profile. |
Remove display measurement profile detail | Records the removal of a specific setting from a display profile. |
Remove distribution list | Logs the deletion of a notification distribution list. |
Remove driver | Records the removal of a driver from a vehicle assignment. |
Remove engine type | Logs the deletion of an engine type from the database. |
Remove entity setting | Records the deletion of a specific setting for an entity. |
Remove event | Logs the deletion of a logged event. |
Remove event rule | Records the deletion of a rule that triggers notifications. |
Remove event type | Logs the deletion of a category of events. |
Remove exception event attachment | Records the removal of a file that was attached to an exception event. |
Remove exception rule | Logs the deletion of a rule that defines exceptions. |
Remove failure mode | Records the deletion of a defined maintenance failure mode. |
Remove flash code | Logs the deletion of a diagnostic flash code from the system. |
Remove fuel transaction | Records the deletion of a fuel purchase entry. |
Remove group | Logs the deletion of a user, device, or asset group. |
Remove maintenance notification rule | Records the deletion of a rule for sending maintenance notifications. |
Remove maintenance order work job | Logs the removal of a specific job from a maintenance work order. |
Remove maintenance work order | Records the deletion of a maintenance work order. |
Remove maintenance work request | Records the deletion of an initial maintenance request. |
Remove mapped diagnostic | Logs the unlinking of a raw diagnostic from its mapped description. |
Remove media file | Records the deletion of a media file. |
Remove notification for report | Logs the deletion of a scheduled report notification. |
Remove notification templates | Records the deletion of a reusable notification template. |
Remove preset | Logs the deletion of a saved preset configuration. |
Remove reprocess request | Records the deletion of a data reprocessing request. |
Remove route | Logs the deletion of a planned route. |
Remove shipment log | Records the deletion of a shipment log entry. |
Remove tachograph activities certificate | Logs the deletion of a tachograph activities certificate. |
Remove tachograph company card | Records the deletion of a tachograph company card from the system. |
Remove tachograph inspection | Logs the deletion of a tachograph inspection record. |
Remove trailer | Records the deletion of a trailer from the asset list. |
Remove trailer attachment | Logs the removal of a trailer attachment record, unlinking a trailer from a tractor. |
Remove trip annotation | Records the deletion of a note that was added to a trip. |
Remove trip type change | Logs the deletion of a trip type change record. |
Remove unit of measurement | Records the deletion of a unit of measurement. |
Remove user | A security event logging the deletion of a user account. |
Remove user HOS ruleset | Logs the unassignment of an HOS rule set from a user. |
Remove user display profile | Logs the removal of a display profile assignment from a user. |
Remove user support contact | Records the deletion of a user's support contact. |
Remove vehicle from tachograph inspection | Logs the removal of a vehicle from a tachograph inspection record. |
Remove work holidays | Records the deletion of a holiday from a work schedule. |
Remove work hours | Logs the deletion of a defined work hours schedule. |
Remove zone | Records the deletion of a geofence. |
Remove zone type | Logs the deletion of a zone category. |
Removed Excel report | Records the deletion of an Excel-based report. |
Replaced archived (historical) device | Logs the action of un-archiving a device, making it active again. |
Report not sent | Logs a failure event where a scheduled report could not be sent. |
Report: Asset Inspection Logs | Records that a user generated or viewed the Asset Inspection Logs report. |
Report: Asset Monitoring | Records that a user generated or viewed the Asset Monitoring report. |
Report: Audit Logs | Records that a user generated or viewed the audit log report itself. |
Report: BEV Range Capability | Records that a user generated or viewed a report analyzing the range capabilities of Battery Electric Vehicles. |
Report: Cold Chain | Records that a user generated or viewed a report for monitoring temperature-sensitive cargo. |
Report: Congregation | Records that a user generated or viewed a report that identifies where and when vehicles or assets gather. |
Report: Device | Records that a user generated or viewed a report listing device information. |
Report: Device Event Rules | Records that a user generated or viewed a report listing the event rules applied to devices. |
Report: Device Installation History | Records that a user generated or viewed a report showing the history of device installations. |
Report: Diagnostic List | Records that a user generated or viewed a report listing available diagnostic codes. |
Report: EV Battery Health | Records that a user generated or viewed a report on the battery health of Electric Vehicles. |
Report: EV Charge Monitoring | Records that a user generated or viewed a report monitoring the charging status and history of Electric Vehicles. |
Report: EV Charging History | Records that a user generated or viewed a report detailing the charging history of Electric Vehicles. |
Report: Engine Faults | Records that a user generated or viewed a report on engine fault codes. |
Report: Engine Status | Records that a user generated or viewed a report showing real-time or historical engine status data. |
Report: Engine Status Statistics | Records that a user generated or viewed a statistical summary of engine status data. |
Report: Engine Summary | Records that a user generated or viewed a summary report of engine activity. |
Report: Event History | Records that a user generated or viewed a report detailing the history of specific events. |
Report: Exceptions Detail | Records that a user generated or viewed a detailed report of all exception events. |
Report: Exceptions Summary | Records that a user generated or viewed a summary report of exception events. |
Report: Fill-Ups | Records that a user generated or viewed a report on fuel fill-up transactions. |
Report: Fuel Tax | Records that a user generated or viewed a report used for calculating fuel taxes (e.g., IFTA). |
Report: Groups List | Records that a user generated or viewed a report listing all defined groups. |
Report: HOS Availability | Records that a user generated or viewed a report showing available driving hours for drivers. |
Report: HOS Logs | Records that a user generated or viewed a report of drivers' Hours of Service logs. |
Report: HOS Violation | Records that a user generated or viewed a report detailing all HOS violations. |
Report: Linked Assets | Records that a user generated or viewed a report showing assets that are linked together (e.g., tractors and trailers). |
Report: Linked Assets History | Records that a user generated or viewed the history of asset linking. |
Report: Log Data and Collisions | Records that a user generated or viewed a detailed report of log data, often used for collision reconstruction. |
Report: Maintenance work jobs | Records that a user generated or viewed a report on specific maintenance jobs. |
Report: Maintenance work orders | Records that a user generated or viewed a report on maintenance work orders. |
Report: Maintenance work requests | Records that a user generated or viewed a report on maintenance work requests. |
Report: Notification | Records that a user generated or viewed a report about past notifications. |
Report: Reminders | Records that a user generated or viewed a report about maintenance or compliance reminders. |
Report: Risk Analytics | Records that a user generated or viewed a report analyzing various risk factors. |
Report: Risk Management | Records that a user generated or viewed the main risk management dashboard or report. |
Report: Route Comparison Detail | Records that a user generated or viewed a detailed report comparing planned routes vs. actual routes. |
Report: Route Direction | Records that a user generated or viewed turn-by-turn directions for a route. |
Report: Route Summary | Records that a user generated or viewed a summary report of route activity. |
Report: Schedules | Records that a user generated or viewed a report on maintenance schedules. |
Report: Speed Profile | Records that a user generated or viewed a report that graphs vehicle speed over time or distance. |
Report: Text Message | Records that a user generated or viewed a report of text messages sent and received through the system. |
Report: Time Card | Records that a user generated or viewed a report of employee work hours, similar to a time card. |
Report: Trips Detail | Records that a user generated or viewed a detailed, leg-by-leg report of vehicle trips. |
Report: Trips Summary | Records that a user generated or viewed a summary report of trip activity. |
Report: Unmatched Route | Records that a user generated or viewed a report of trips that do not match any planned route. |
Report: User List | Records that a user generated or viewed a report listing all users in the system. |
Report: Zone List | Records that a user generated or viewed a report listing all defined geofences (zones). |
Report: Zone Visit Details | Records that a user generated or viewed a detailed report of visits to specific zones. |
Report: Zone Visit Summary | Records that a user generated or viewed a summary report of zone visits. |
Reprocess data | Logs the initiation of a manual data reprocessing task. |
Request device location | Records a user manually requesting an immediate location update from a device. |
Restore key | A security event logging the restoration of a security key from a backup. |
Route Completion | Logs a user accessing the route completion feature or dashboard. |
Saved key backup | A security event logging the creation of a backup for a security key. |
Send message | Logs the action of a user sending a text message to a driver or device. |
Service rule archived | Logs the action of archiving a service or maintenance rule, making it inactive. |
Service rule unarchived | Logs the action of un-archiving a service rule, making it active again. |
Set logging frequency - Clean Truck Check API | Logs a change to a vehicle's data logging frequency for the Clean Truck Check program, initiated via an API call. |
Set posted road speed | Logs a user manually setting or overriding the posted speed limit for a specific road segment. |
Show map | Records that a user accessed the main map view. |
Skip event | Records a user action to intentionally skip or ignore a pending event or notification. |
Skip workflow: Asset Inspection | Logs a user skipping a required asset inspection workflow step. |
Skip workflow: HOS log verification | Logs a user skipping a required step to verify Hours of Service logs. |
Skip workflow: unassigned HOS log claim | Logs a user skipping the workflow for claiming unassigned driving logs. |
Snooze Event | Records a user temporarily snoozing or silencing a notification for an event. |
Sustainability Center | Logs a user accessing the sustainability or emissions tracking section of the platform. |
Uninstall Add-In | Logs the uninstallation of an Add-In or plugin. |
Unknown | An audit entry for an action that could not be categorized by the system. |
Update device communication status | Logs a manual update or change to a device's communication status. |
Update entity setting | Records a modification to a setting for a specific entity. |
Update maintenance notification rule | Records a modification to a maintenance notification rule. |
Update preset | Records a change to a saved preset configuration. |
Update tachograph activities certificate | Records a change to a tachograph activities certificate. |
Update tachograph company card | Records a change to the information of a tachograph company card. |
Update tachograph inspection | Records a modification to a tachograph inspection record. |
Upgrade database | A major event logging the upgrade of the database to a new version. |
Upgrade server | A major event logging the upgrade of the server software. |
Upload binary data file | Records the action of uploading a binary data file. |
Upload media file | Records the action of uploading a media file. |
User failed login attempt | A security event logging an unsuccessful login attempt for a user account. |
User initialized password via IAM | A security event logging that a user has set their initial password through an Identity and Access Management (IAM) system. |
User locked out | A security event logging that a user account has been locked due to too many failed login attempts. |
User login | A security event logging a successful user login. |
User login reset | A security event logging that a user's lockout status has been reset by an administrator. |
User logout | A security event logging a user logging out of the system. |
User validated via IAM | A security event logging that a user's identity was successfully validated by an Identity and Access Management (IAM) system. |
View Ace | Logs a user accessing the "Ace" feature or page (the specific meaning of "Ace" would be system-dependent). |
View Excel reports | Logs a user viewing an Excel-based report. |
View OEM device command details | Logs a user viewing the detailed status of commands sent to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) embedded devices. |
View Risk Analytics | Logs a user accessing the Risk Analytics dashboard or reports. |
View Wi-Fi | Logs a user viewing the list of configured Wi-Fi networks. |
View about | Logs a user viewing the "About" page, which typically contains software version information. |
View assets enroll report - Clean Truck Check solution | Logs a user viewing a report related to asset enrollment in the Clean Truck Check program. |
View binary data files | Logs a user viewing the list of uploaded binary data files. |
View compliance grid — Clean Truck Check solution | Logs a user viewing the main compliance dashboard for the Clean Truck Check program. |
View credits | Logs a user viewing a "Credits" or attributions page. |
View custom page | Logs a user viewing a custom-built page within the system. |
View dashboard | Logs a user viewing the main dashboard. |
View defects | Logs a user viewing the list of reported vehicle defects. |
View device share | Logs a user viewing the details of a device that has been shared with them. |
View devices | Logs a user viewing the list of devices. |
View diagnostics | Logs a user viewing the diagnostics or fault code section. |
View distribution lists | Logs a user viewing the list of notification distribution lists. |
View engine types | Logs a user viewing the list of configured engine types. |
View enrollments - Clean Truck Check solution | Logs a user viewing the vehicle enrollments for the Clean Truck Check program. |
View event rules | Logs a user viewing the list of configured event rules. |
View exception rules | Logs a user viewing the list of configured exception rules. |
View failure modes | Logs a user viewing the list of defined maintenance failure modes. |
View fill-ups | Logs a user viewing the list of fuel fill-up transactions. |
View fill-ups graph | Logs a user viewing the graphical representation of fuel fill-up data. |
View groups | Logs a user viewing the list of configured groups. |
View maintenance notification rule | Logs a user viewing the details of a maintenance notification rule. |
View media file | Logs a user viewing an uploaded media file. |
View messages | Logs a user viewing the messaging inbox or history. |
View notification templates | Logs a user viewing the list of notification templates. |
View notifications | Logs a user viewing their list of current or past notifications. |
View radio downloaders | Logs a user viewing the status or list of radio downloader devices (used for remote data transfer). |
View routes | Logs a user viewing the list of planned routes. |
View security groups | Logs a user viewing the list of security groups that define user permissions. |
View trailers | Logs a user viewing the list of trailers. |
View users | Logs a user viewing the list of system users. |
View work holidays | Logs a user viewing the configured work holidays schedule. |
View work hours | Logs a user viewing the configured work hours schedule. |
View zone type | Logs a user viewing the list of configured zone types. |
View zones | Logs a user viewing the list of configured geofences (zones). |
NOTE: Audit Type can change overtime here is the link of the Sheet for any audit changed
Key considerations
- Limited View: The MyGeotab interface for the Audit Log displays a maximum of 500 entries at a time. For larger date ranges or extensive searching, exporting is recommended.
- "System" user: Some entries may be attributed to the "System" user, indicating automated events or background processes performed by MyGeotab itself, rather than a specific human user.
- Detailed descriptions: Always pay close attention to the detailed descriptions within each log entry. These provide crucial context for understanding the exact nature of the change or event.
Exporting to Excel
For more in-depth analysis, custom filtering, and to overcome the 500-entry limit, export the Audit Log to Excel:
- On the Audit Log page, apply your desired filters for the date range and audit types.
- At the top right of the page, click Reports and then select Advanced:

- MyGeotab will generate the report. Once it’s ready, it will appear on the My Reports page where you can download it.
Once the report is downloaded, you can open it in Excel and use Excel's filtering, sorting, and search capabilities to analyze the data more comprehensively.