• LIVE DATA
  • LOAD STATUS
  • INQUIRIES
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to track vehicle locations and status with your AI

Connect Axle to your AI client once. After that, you can pull live location data and shipment details through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I track my vehicles and loads using AI?

You ask your AI for the location of a specific vehicle or the status of a load. It pulls the data directly from Axle and gives you the answer in chat. You'll see exactly where things are and what's happening with your shipments.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI pulls information from Axle and delivers it to your chat interface.

LIVE DATA

Real-time GPS updates

The AI fetches current coordinates for any vehicle. You get exact locations without checking a map manually.

LOAD STATUS

Shipment progress reports

Get the current state of any shipment. The AI tells you if a load is loaded, in transit, or delivered.

INQUIRIES

Instant load details

Ask for specific details on a single shipment. The AI pulls the full load profile for you.

HUMAN ACTION

Manual intervention

The AI only reads and reports data. You still handle the actual dispatching or driver communication.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the Axle database.

  1. Identify the shipment

    The AI looks up all active shipments to find the one you're asking about.

    list_loads

  2. Retrieve load specifics

    Once the load is identified, the AI pulls the full details for that specific shipment.

    get_load

  3. Locate the vehicle

    The AI finds the exact GPS position of the vehicle assigned to that load.

    get_vehicle_location

  4. Report status

    The AI summarizes the location and progress into a plain text update for you.

    get_load

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving immediately.

Starting points

Replace the specific IDs or names with your actual load or vehicle identifiers.

Axle Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ERXjZhhwgJ3k5vrY43KBLHUEgJxWigKT57x8SeMu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Axle capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axle-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ERXjZhhwgJ3k5vrY43KBLHUEgJxWigKT57x8SeMu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Where is the vehicle for load ID 99283?

  • List all my active loads currently in transit.

  • What is the current status of shipment #4452?

  • Give me the exact GPS location for the truck assigned to the Chicago delivery.

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Start here

Connect Axle once, then ask.

One connection link is all you need. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions in your preferred AI client right away.

Connect Axle to your AI

FAQ

How the Axle Connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change the status of a load?

    No. The AI can only read data from Axle. You must log in to the dashboard to update or change any shipment statuses.

  • 02

    Can I use this to send messages to drivers?

    No. This connector is for monitoring location and status. It does not have tools to send messages or communicate with drivers.

  • 03

    How often is the vehicle location updated?

    The AI pulls the most recent data available in Axle whenever you ask for a location.

  • 04

    Does the AI store my login credentials?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely and keeps your credentials encrypted.

  • 05

    Can I see a map of all vehicles at once?

    The AI provides text-based location data and status updates. It does not render interactive maps in the chat.

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