If you’ve been using GPS Log Book to keep your mileage records straight, you’ll have seen the news: the service is shutting down after 31 August 2026. If you rely on it for automatic trip logs, FBT compliance or road-user-charge refunds, you’ll need somewhere to land — and you don’t want a gap in your records.
Good news: Fleet Track’s Driver Journalling does the same job — automatically, in a modern Kiwi app — and it comes with a whole lot more.
What you’ll need to replace
GPS Log Book did a few specific things well. Whatever you switch to needs to cover them:
- Automatic trip logging — no forms, no forgetting
- Business vs private trip separation for IRD FBT compliance
- Tax-ready mileage reports for expense claims and logbooks
- Off-road distance records to support Road User Charge (RUC) refunds
- Multiple vehicles and drivers in one place
Meet Driver Journalling by Fleet Track
Fleet Track’s Driver Journalling feature handles all of it:
- Every trip logged automatically — business or private, sorted for you
- IRD-ready logbooks and FBT records from one dashboard — no spreadsheets
- Off-road trip records so you have the evidence to claim RUC refunds on farm, forestry or yard kilometres
- All your vehicles and drivers in a single view
- Plus your AI-powered Fleet Assistant — just ask “how much private running did Jack do last month?” and get the answer
Learn more about FBT and driver journalling here: Driver Journalling and FBT
More than a logbook
Here’s the upside of switching: GPS Log Book was a plug-in logbook device. Fleet Track is a full fleet platform — so as well as your mileage logs, you get:
- Live GPS tracking of your whole fleet, in real time
- Driver safety alerts and reporting
- Compliance at a glance — WoF, rego and RUC
- Temperature logging, geofencing and more
So you’re not just replacing a logbook — you’re upgrading to see and run your whole fleet, from $25/month +GST per vehicle, with no lock-in contract.
How to switch (and why to do it before 31 August)
Don’t leave it until the lights go out. Get set up with Fleet Track before GPS Log Book closes and your records carry on without a gap.
- Give us a call on 0800 437 078 or
- We’ll sort the right hardware and installation — done nationwide by qualified auto electricians
- Your trips start logging automatically, ready for your next FBT return
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FAQ
Is GPS Log Book closing down?
Yes — GPS Log Book has announced its service will shut down after 31 August 2026. Existing users will need an alternative for automatic mileage logs and FBT records.
What's a good GPS logbook alternative in New Zealand?
Fleet Track’s Driver Journalling automatically logs business and private trips, produces IRD-ready FBT logbooks, and records off-road distance for RUC refunds — all in a modern NZ app, backed by NZ support.
Does Fleet Track handle FBT logbooks?
Yes. Driver Journalling separates business and private use automatically and generates the records you need for IRD FBT compliance, without manual logbooks or spreadsheets.
Can I claim RUC refunds with Fleet Track?
Fleet Track logs every trip with location, so you have the evidence to support off-road Road User Charge refund claims for distance driven on private land, farms, forestry or yards.