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Vehk Axle Quick Start

Get up and running with Vehk Axle in minutes.

What is Vehk Axle?​

Vehk Axle is a complete cloud platform for commercial fleet management. Get AI-powered insights, real-time alerts, and predictive maintenance—all from one dashboard.

Perfect for: 1-500 vehicle fleets
Deployment: Fully managed by Vehk
Pricing: $4-5/vehicle/month

Quick Start​

Step 1: Sign Up & Onboarding​

  1. Visit axle.vehk.in or Contact Sales
  2. Fill in your organization details
  3. Our team will contact you within 24 hours for onboarding
  4. Complete account setup with your dedicated support representative

Step 2: Configure Data Integration​

Vehk Axle receives vehicle telemetry data from your existing telematics systems. Choose your integration method:

Option A: API Integration

Option B: Kafka Streaming

  • Configure Kafka topics in Settings → Kafka Config
  • Set up consumer credentials
  • See dashboard Settings for connection details

Option C: Third-Party Telematics

  • We integrate with popular telematics providers
  • Contact support for connector setup

Step 3: Configure Settings​

Navigate to Settings in the left sidebar:

SettingDescription
Kafka ConfigConfigure Kafka connection for data streaming
Tenant KafkaMulti-tenant Kafka topic configuration
NotificationsSet up email/webhook alerts
UsersInvite team members and set permissions

Step 4: Get Insights​

Within 24 hours of data flowing, you'll see:

  • Vehicle health scores (0-100)
  • Maintenance predictions (7-30 days advance)
  • DTC code analysis
  • Anomaly detection alerts

Supported Devices & Integrations​

We Don't Sell Devices

Vehk Axle is a software platform. We integrate with your existing telematics hardware and data sources.

Compatible Telematics Devices​

Device TypeExamples
OBD-II DonglesGeotab, Samsara, CalAmp, Queclink
Fleet Telematics UnitsContinental, Bosch, Vehicle Tracking Systems
GPS TrackersAny device outputting J1939/OBD-II data
Custom IoTAny device sending telemetry via API/Kafka/MQTT

Required Data Fields​

For predictions to work, we need at minimum:

  • vehicleId - Unique identifier (VIN, fleet ID, etc.)
  • Engine telemetry (RPM, coolant temp, etc.)

See Dashboard Guide for complete field reference.

Key Features​

Predictive Maintenance​

Predict failures 7-30 days in advance with 91% accuracy.

Health Scoring​

Real-time 0-100 health score for every vehicle.

DTC Analysis​

Automatic Diagnostic Trouble Code interpretation and severity ranking.

Cost Tracking​

Automatic maintenance and TCO calculations.

Responsive Web App​

Access from any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile browser.

Data Flow Architecture​

┌─────────────────────┐     ┌─────────────────────┐     ┌─────────────────────┐
│   Your Telematics   │────▶│    Vehk Axle       │────▶│   Dashboard &       │
│   (OBD-II/GPS/API)  │     │    (ML Engine)     │     │   Predictions       │
└─────────────────────┘     └─────────────────────┘     └─────────────────────┘
         │                           │                           │
         │                           │                           │
    REST API                    AI Processing                Alerts
    Kafka                       Health Scoring               Reports
    MQTT                        RUL Predictions              API

Next Steps​