Parking Lot vs Geofence Alerts: Why FleetBold Keeps Them Separate

At FleetBold, our mission is to deliver the most advanced fleet management technology. Every feature we create is built to solve real challenges faced by rental businesses, Turo hosts, and fleet operators.

Today, we’re making an update that may seem simple but is actually a major step toward the future of fleet automation: separating Parking Lot Alerts from Geofence Alerts.

At first glance, these terms may look similar, but the logic behind them is what makes FleetBold stand out. This distinction is also the foundation for our upcoming Smart Alerts, which will automate key parts of your operations.

Why We Separated These Alerts

For a long time, FleetBold users relied on Lot Alerts, which we recently renamed to Parking Lot Alerts. These alerts represent the specific locations where your vehicles are regularly checked in or checked out your fleet’s home base.

As FleetBold evolved, we realized our users needed something more flexible. Beyond tracking where vehicles are supposed to be, fleet managers also wanted to monitor when vehicles move through sensitive or important areas. That’s why we created Geofence Alerts.

Parking Lot Alerts Explained

A Parking Lot Alert focuses on the operational heart of your business.

These alerts track vehicles at fixed locations tied to your daily workflow, such as:

• Your company’s main parking facility
• Turo pickup and drop-off locations
• Long-term storage or maintenance areas

Parking Lot Alerts will play a central role in the upcoming Smart Alerts system, which will automatically detect:

• Late returns
• Excess mileage
• Other key operational events

Smart Alerts will use Parking Lot data to understand where check-ins and checkouts happen.

For deliveries or mobile bookings, FleetBold will automatically integrate with platforms like Turo to use their pickup and drop-off points, ensuring smooth and accurate tracking.

Geofence Alerts Explained

While Parking Lot Alerts focus on operational hubs, Geofence Alerts are designed for flexible, situational monitoring.

A Geofence is a virtual boundary you create anywhere you want to track vehicle activity. It’s perfect for temporary or location-specific alerts.

Common uses for Geofence Alerts include:

• Monitoring high-risk areas for theft or damage
• Tracking vehicles as they cross state or country lines
• Setting up temporary zones for events or promotions
• Creating notifications for restricted areas where vehicles shouldn’t go

This feature gives you complete freedom to customize alerts for any situation, without disrupting your operational setup.

Our Recommendation for Users

To keep your fleet organized and efficient:

• Parking Lot Alerts: Use these for the main area where your vehicles spend most of their time your operational zone for check-ins, checkouts, and routine activity.
• Geofence Alerts: Use these for everything else cities, neighborhoods, states, countries, high-risk areas, or any temporary monitoring need.

This balance ensures you get both structured, reliable tracking and the flexibility to respond to unique situations.

How This Fits Into the Future: Smart Alerts

FleetBold has been working for months on Phase 2 of the app, introducing Smart Alerts advanced notifications that use AI to detect patterns and automate decision-making.

These alerts will cover:

• Late returns
• Excess Miles
• Wrong Drop Off

Because Smart Alerts rely on precise location data, they will be built directly on Parking Lot Alerts. This ensures a strong foundation for automation and accuracy.

Getting Started With Geofence Alerts

The Geofence option is live starting today.

To create your first Geofence Alert:

1. Go to the main dashboard in FleetBold.
2. Click the profile button.
3. Select Geofence Alerts and follow the setup guide.

There’s no limit to how many Geofences you can create, so you can customize your alerts for all your tracking needs.

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FAQ

1. Why did FleetBold rename "Lot Alerts" to "Parking Lot Alerts"?
To make it clear that these alerts are tied to the fixed locations where your vehicles are parked, checked in, or checked out.

2. Can Parking Lot Alerts and Geofence Alerts work together?
Yes! They’re designed to complement each other. Parking Lots handle daily operations, while Geofences cover special cases or temporary zones.

3. What is FleetBold’s recommendation for setting up these alerts?
We recommend using Parking Lot Alerts for the primary area where your vehicle spends most of its time your base for check-ins, checkouts, and day-to-day activity.
Use Geofence Alerts for everything else: temporary locations, high-risk areas, specific neighborhoods, states, or countries. This keeps your system clear and organized.

4. Will Smart Alerts require me to set up Parking Lots?
Yes. Smart Alerts like late return detection depend on Parking Lot data to work correctly.

5. Can I use Geofences to monitor dangerous areas?
Absolutely. Create a Geofence to get instant notifications whenever a vehicle enters or leaves high-risk locations.

6. What happens if I have vehicles in delivery or on-the-go?
FleetBold integrates with platforms like Turo to automatically use their pickup and drop-off points, so your alerts remain accurate even during active trips.

7. Is there a limit to how many Geofences I can create?
No, you can create unlimited Geofences for maximum flexibility.

8. How do I know which alert type to use?

• Use Parking Lot Alerts for fixed, operational hubs.
• Use Geofence Alerts for dynamic or temporary monitoring.

9. Are Geofence Alerts available to all plans?
Yes, this feature is available to all FleetBold users starting today.

10. Where will new features be announced?
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Conclusion

Separating Parking Lot Alerts and Geofence Alerts isn’t just a naming change — it’s a strategic move to prepare your fleet for the future.

By distinguishing between fixed operational zones and flexible monitoring boundaries, FleetBold gives you precision, clarity, and scalability. This foundation will power the next generation of Smart Alerts, providing AI-driven insights and automation that help you make smarter, faster decisions for your business.

With this update, you’re ready to take control of your fleet like never before.