Mobile App
Once you’ve installed the MileIQ app, you're ready to hit the road! Until you take your first drive, no trips will appear. MileIQ automatically detects your drives—no need to start or stop them manually.
Classifying Your Drives
When MileIQ records a drive, a drive card will appear, displaying:
- Start and end locations
- Mileage
- Time
You can also add notes, parking details, and tolls for more accuracy.
Business or Personal
Classifying your drives is as easy as:
- Swiping right for Business
- Swiping left for Personal
Customize Your Drive Experience
Want to classify a drive with a Custom Purpose? Simply:
- Long swipe and hold on the drive screen until the 'Add a Purpose' prompt appears.
- Release to access the Custom Purpose List.
- Select a secondary classification related to the primary category.
Make It Yours
Want to add your own custom purposes? Head over to the MileIQ Web Dashboard to modify the list.
For step-by-step instructions, check out our How to Create a Custom Drive Purpose article. Once added, your custom purpose will be available in the Custom Purpose Grid.
Monthly Reports Made Easy
After classifying your drives, simply continue driving as usual. At the end of the month, generate a report from our web dashboard (dashboard.mileiq.com). These reports are ideal for employer reimbursement or tax purposes—quick and hassle-free!
Web Dashboard
Switching to the web dashboard? At dashboard.mileiq.com, you’ll find all your recent drives in the Drive List. You can classify them individually or in bulk.
Classify a Single Drive
- Click on the drive you want to classify from the list of drives
- A Drive Card will appear on the right.
- Choose the drive’s purpose or use the Classification Buttons for quick selection.
Classify Multiple Drives
For bulk classification:
- Use the Search Box to find specific drives or click the top checkbox to select all.
- A Multiple Drive Card will appear.
- Assign a purpose to all selected drives.
- Confirm in the pop-up window, and you’re all set!
Additional Info & Tips
- According to the IRS and most employers, drives from home to an office are considered personal expenses—but check with your employer about reimbursement.
- For insights on what defines a drive, check out What Determines a Drive?
- Missing drives? Ensure your device is optimized for drive detection by following our best practices.
And there you have it—a simple guide to mastering MileIQ’s drive classification features!
Need help? Our team is always here for you. Happy driving! 🚗🌟