Improved U-Turn Detection Now Available in MyGeotab

Fleet managers looking to minimize risk and improve route safety will be pleased to hear about Geotab’s latest enhancement to U-turn detection in MyGeotab. With this update, Geotab has expanded its detection capabilities to better support both heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, while increasing the breadth of street types where U-turns can now be identified.

What’s New?

• Wider Vehicle Coverage: U-turn detection now supports not just Class 8 heavy-duty vehicles, but also medium-duty trucks — offering greater visibility across more of your fleet.

• Expanded Road Type Recognition: The improved algorithm can now detect U-turns on a broader variety of road types, providing more comprehensive insights into driver behavior.

• More Frequent Insights: The system has been updated to surface U-turn insight alerts every 60 minutes, up from the previous 30-minute interval. This helps fleet managers track behavior more consistently throughout the day.

Why U-Turn Detection Matters for Fleet Safety

U-turns are often seen as high-risk maneuvers, particularly for larger vehicles that require more space and time to execute them safely. By identifying where and when these turns are happening, you can:

• Flag risky driving behavior

• Adjust routes to prevent U-turns in tight or unsafe areas

• Increase compliance with internal safety policies

• Reduce the risk of accidents and property damage

Get Started

To start using the improved U-turn detection features, simply log in to MyGeotab and navigate to the Dashboard & Analytics section. If you're already using U-turn detection rules, the enhanced functionality will begin working automatically with no action required on your part.

Stay Up to Date

For the full list of recent updates and upcoming enhancements, visit What’s New in MyGeotab — your go-to resource for product improvements and feature announcements.