# Axle MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Axle MCP for fleet management and logistics automation. It lets your AI agent track vehicle locations, manage driver duty statuses, and monitor shipments in real-time. Instead of jumping between tabs, you can ask your agent where a truck is, if a driver is over their hours, or where a specific load is sitting. ## Overview - **Category:** shipping-logistics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ERXjZhhwgJ3k5vrY43KBLHUEgJxWigKT57x8SeMu/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** logistics-automation, vehicle-tracking, driver-management, shipment-monitoring, transportation-management, supply-chain-visibility ## Description Managing a trucking fleet usually involves having a dozen different tabs open at once. You're constantly refreshing pages to see where a truck is, checking if a driver is still on duty, or digging through folders for a specific bill of lading. Axle changes that by turning those manual tasks into a conversation. By connecting this Connector to your agent, you can ask about your fleet's status while doing other things, and the agent does the heavy lifting of pulling that data. It handles the tracking, the driver compliance, and the shipment updates without you having to click through a heavy dashboard. It's a way to keep your logistics operation moving so you can actually run your business instead of just monitoring it. Since it's hosted on Vinkius, you can get this set up quickly and have it ready to work alongside your other tools. It's about getting answers fast so you can stay ahead of your schedule. ## Tools ### get_account_check Verifies your connection to Axle is active. It ensures your agent has the right permissions to see your data. ### get_driver_availability Shows how many hours a driver has left before they hit their limit. This helps you plan the next leg of a trip. ### get_driver Pulls up the full profile for a specific driver. You can see their history and current status in one go. ### update_load Modifies the details of a specific shipment. Use this to change destinations or notes on the fly. ### get_load Shows the specific details for a single shipment. It tells you where it's going and what's in it. ### get_vehicle_location Grabs the last known GPS coordinates for a truck. It's the fastest way to see where your fleet is moving. ### get_vehicle Retrieves technical details and specs for a single vehicle. Use this to check the health of a specific truck. ### list_documents Pulls up scanned shipping paperwork for your shipments. This makes auditing specific loads much faster. ### list_drivers Shows every driver currently registered in your Axle account. It's a quick way to see your total manpower. ### list_loads Lists every active shipment in your system. Use this to get a bird's-eye view of your current volume. ### list_vehicles Shows every vehicle in your fleet. It's your starting point for tracking your entire hardware inventory. ### update_driver_status Changes a driver's status to On Duty, Driving, or Off Duty. This keeps your records accurate in real-time. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Where is truck TRUCK-101 right now? ``` **Response:** ``` Checking GPS location for TRUCK-101... The vehicle was last seen 2 minutes ago at 123 Main St, moving at 45 mph heading North. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all active loads and their current status. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved 5 active loads. | Load ID | Status | Destination | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | #9876 | In Transit | Chicago | | #5432 | Pending Dispatch | Denver | Would you like full details for any of them? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Check the available Hours of Service (HOS) for driver 'John Doe'. ``` **Response:** ``` Driver John Doe has **4 hours and 15 minutes** of drive time remaining for today. * **Current Status:** Driving * **Remaining HOS:** 4h 15m ``` ## Capabilities ### Track real-time vehicle GPS Get the exact coordinates and location of any truck in your fleet. ### Check driver Hours of Service See how much drive time a driver has left before they hit their limit. ### List all active shipments Get a full list of every load currently in your system. ### Retrieve shipping documents Pull up scanned paperwork for specific loads instantly. ### Update load details Change shipment statuses or notes using natural language. ### Audit driver profiles View driver history and current duty status in one place. ## Use Cases ### Finding a lost truck A driver calls saying they're stuck. The manager asks where truck 101 is, and the agent uses get_vehicle_location to see they're at a specific rest stop. ### HOS Compliance Check A coordinator wants to see if a driver can take another load. They ask the agent to check HOS, and it uses get_driver_availability to show they only have 2 hours left. ### Rapid Auditing A customer claims a shipment is missing. The agent uses list_loads to find the ID and list_documents to pull the signed BOL for the warehouse. ### Status Updates An operations lead needs to mark a shipment as delivered. They tell the agent to update the load, and it triggers update_load immediately. ## Benefits - Stop refreshing dashboards by using list_vehicles and get_vehicle_location to see your whole fleet at once. - Keep your drivers legal by checking HOS with get_driver_availability before you assign new routes. - Find paperwork instantly with list_documents instead of digging through email threads or physical folders. - Update shipment progress on the fly using update_load to keep your customers informed without manual entries. - Audit your entire driver roster quickly using list_drivers and get_driver to manage personnel changes. - Verify your connection status with get_account_check to ensure your agent always has the latest data. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a chat-based command center for your entire logistics operation. 1. Subscribe to the Axle MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your Axle API Key and Base URL in the settings. 3. Ask your agent to find a truck, check a driver, or list your loads. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does the Axle MCP help with my fleet?** It connects your AI agent to your Axle account so you can manage trucks and drivers through chat. You can get real-time locations, check driver status, and update shipments without leaving your conversation. **Can I use Axle to check driver HOS?** Yes, your agent can check a driver's remaining Hours of Service instantly. This helps you stay compliant with regulations by knowing exactly how much time a driver has left before you assign a new load. **Is there a way to get shipping docs through the Axle MCP?** You can ask your agent to list and retrieve scanned shipping documents. It pulls the paperwork for specific loads so you don't have to hunt through folders or emails. **Can my agent update shipment details?** Yes, your agent can update load details like status or destination. You just tell the agent what changed, and it updates the information in your Axle account automatically. **Does this work with my current AI client?** It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. Once connected, your agent can perform all the logistics actions listed in the Axle toolset. **How do I get started with Axle?** You just need to subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and enter your Axle API key and Base URL. From there, you can start asking your agent questions about your fleet immediately. **How can I check if a vehicle is currently moving?** Use the `get_vehicle_location` tool. It returns the last known GPS coordinates, speed, and heading for the specified vehicle ID. **Can I update a driver's status through the agent?** Yes. Use the `update_driver_status` tool and provide the new duty status (e.g., 'On Duty', 'Driving', or 'Off Duty') to keep your logs accurate. **How do I access shipping documents for a load?** Use the `list_documents` tool. It retrieves all scanned paperwork associated with your shipments, allowing your agent to audit or summarize the contents.