Frequently Asked Questions

The Fleetsoft Parts Inventory Management program supports the scanning and printing of barcode labels to support your inventory management.
We are only able to guarantee compatibility with Zebra Barcode Printers that have not been discontinued/unsupported – we will do our best to help you with your older Zebra models and third-party barcode printers, but please note that it simply may not work with Fleetsoft. *Fleetsoft Mobile is exclusively compatible with Zebra, but does allow you to save PDFs of barcodes that you can then send to any printer if you do not have access to a Zebra printer. We do offer three different Zebra Printers at different price ranges that we can guarantee reliability with at our shop page: store.fleetsoft.com, along with supported 3in x 2in labels, 2in x 1in labels, and a choice of scanners.
-3in x 2in and 2in x 1in labels are the only supported size labels that will print properly from Fleetsoft.

Yes, Fleetsoft allows you to integrate your GPS subscription into the Fleetsoft program to: Automate Meter Readings, see Diagnostic Fault Code Information in Fleetsoft, and perform and record DVIR Inspections that automatically generate reported problems in Fleetsoft. These three GPS Integration modules are included with your subscription, but the DVIR Inspections module is only available with the Professional Plus package.
See the GPS/Telematics Integration page for more information and a list of providers already integrated with Fleetsoft.

By purchasing additional site licenses, Fleetsoft can filter out what a user views, edits, or adds at each site. Each site maintains a completely separate parts inventory, as well as the individual lists and transactional histories. You can optionally view vehicles and their complete maintenance histories from all sites. Reports can be generated for the current site and all sites combined. Sites can be grouped into and specific Regions and Business Types at the highest possible level. With Fleetsoft Mobile/Web Version, there is no limit to how many sites or users you may have, and you do not pay more for them.

Yes. Fleetsoft has a comprehensive security feature allowing the administrator to designate each user or groups of users the ability to view, edit, add, or delete in all areas of the program and can also assign user access to particular sites.
This is extended even further in the Web Version, as admins may assign preset roles to users with permissions and the ability to hide many parts of the program from individual users. These roles can be customized with specific Page, Data, and API permissions with a straightforward checklist of the pages, functionalities, and APIs available.

Yes. Fleetsoft can import fuel data from PetroVend, Phoenix, FuelMan, GasBoy, Wright Express, Computrol, and FuelMaster fuel systems.
How? The system has import routines with pre-mapped data file formats for each of the Fuel interfaces. Other 3rd-Party Fuel Software data files can also be imported into Fleetsoft using a .csv data file format. You can import multiple fuel data files at once and then validate and process them in a single batch.

All data can be exported directly from Fleetsoft as CSV, PDF, or EXCEL files. Fleetsoft can import any Vehicle, Parts, Vendor, Employee, Customer, and Service Code list, as well as the PM Schedule and user information from Active Directory.
Meter readings, Fuel, Daily Logs, Expenses, Work Orders, and Service history may be imported on a repetitive basis. The Vehicle Total Cost Report, as well as several other Vehicle Reports, Work Order information, several Inventory Reports, several types of Vehicle lists, assorted Service Code lists and history, Customer Lists, Vendor Lists and various Employee lists can be exported from Fleetsoft.
All reports in Fleetsoft can be saved or emailed as PDF or EXCEL.

Yes. You can export all of the accounting data from Fleetsoft software as TXT, XML, or CSV files to be imported into your accounting systems. You can also export Invoices directly into QuickBooks using our pre-built interface module.

The software will automatically create a full database backup file each night and place it in a user-defined location on your computer or network, or you can generate backup files manually.

A SQL database allows you to process information at a more efficient rate than non-SQL databases. The SQL database provides a higher level of security, reliability and scalability for your company’s software.

Yes. The Vehicle screen provides ten extra user-defined fields, and the Parts and Employees screens provide five extra user-defined fields.
All fields and drop-downs can be easily managed from the ‘Lists’ menu as well.

Yes. Fleetsoft software allows you to attach any picture, document, or URL link to vehicles, vendors, employees, work orders and parts.

Fleetsoft offers annual renewal maintenance and support with all software purchases.
The first year of support is required; thereafter, it is optional.

Support benefits include toll-free phone and e-mail support, maintenance releases and updates to current software version, and free major version upgrades.
Please see our Support page for more details.

Fleetsoft offers training options online, onsite, and at our Texas office. You can refer to the training plans here: Training.
Our website also contains several instructional Videos and a knowledge base filled with documentation and answers to common questions.

New installations can be deployed on a server, laptop, or a standalone PC with minimum 1.6 GHz CPU (2.0+ GHz recommended), at least 25+ GB available Disk Space and 4GB RAM (Recommended 8GB or more depending on Database size). Supported OS versions are Windows 10, 11, Server 2016, 2019, 2022 or higher with minimum 1024×768 Screen Resolution. Previous versions may work, but will be “best effort” support. Fleetsoft Mobile/Web Version will run on any device with an internet connection.

Yes. Fleetsoft is a program optimized for multiple users and concurrent network use. It will run seamlessly on a standalone system, LAN, and can be used with Citrix or Microsoft Terminal Services for remote access. Minimum 100MB Local Area Network, recommended 1000MB. VPN not supported. If you decide to use a VPN for the executable, it may be much slower. Would need 100MB minimum upload and download at all stations to be acceptable speed. Latency and using same network provider can also have a big impact. Fleetsoft is also offered with cloud access completely hosted by Fleetsoft through remote-desktop connection. Fleetsoft is also offered as a completely web-based application that can be accessed anywhere, from any device, over the internet.

Desktop Frequently Asked Questions

The Fleetsoft 2025 Desktop subscription will continue to be an on-premises solution, so there is no conversion or migration necessary. You will simply receive your new activation code and the installation setup for this new product.

You are eligible to receive the Fleetsoft 2025 Desktop subscription upgrade at no additional cost if up to date with your current Annual Maintenance and Support (AMS), up until your renewal date.

If you are a new customer, or are not up to date with AMS, please contact Sales by phone or email (1-800-980-2555/salesteam@fleetsoft.com) for a quote and/or more information.

No. Add-ons to Fleetsoft Desktop Version 12 will not be available after 12/31/24. This includes increasing your asset, site, or user limits, or increasing your Fleetsoft GPS Integration vehicle limit (or purchase of).

Any changes in your license limits, or purchase of add-ons, will be made to a Fleetsoft 2025 Desktop license.

No. You can continue using Fleetsoft Desktop Version 12 without support after 12/31/25; your access will not be revoked to your existing on-premise solution.

If you have renewed Annual Maintenance and Support (AMS), that will be honored through the expiration date.

Migrating from any Fleetsoft on-premise software is quick and easy. The Fleetsoft Support Team will get in touch with you to get a backup of your Fleetsoft database and will convert it to your new Fleetsoft web version subscription.

Converting from on-premise to web takes up to an hour, so you will regain access that same day.

*Note: migrating your attachments/document links from an on-premises solution to Fleetsoft web version is a separate process and may take more time and instruction.

To learn more about Fleetsoft web version, schedule a demo, or get a free trial, please contact Sales by phone or email (1-800-980-2555/salesteam@fleetsoft.com).

Fleetsoft web version is licensed differently than the on-premise versions, so please contact Sales by phone or email (1-800-980-2555/salesteam@fleetsoft.com) for a quote and/or more information about the licensing of Fleetsoft web version.

As of 12/31/2024, Fleetsoft will no longer develop, repair, maintain, or test Fleetsoft Desktop Version 12.

Additional note: As of July 2024, Microsoft has stopped providing security updates, technical content updates, and support for SQL Server 2014 (and previous).