Mileage Tracking SDK
Give your customers effortless mileage tracking that maximizes their tax deductions or reimbursements — embedded directly into your mobile app.
Powerful Capabilities, Painless Setup
Automatic Drive Detection
Mobile SDKs detect when users are driving, capturing routes without any manual input
Flexible Tracking Modes
Mileage can be tracked automatically for users as they drive, manually after the fact, and more
Complete Route Records
Every drive includes start and end addresses, distance, and deduction or reimbursement amounts
Smart Location Matching
Push job sites, client locations, or properties into Tight to auto-classify drives as business trips
Native Mobile SDKs
iOS and Android SDKs handle OS updates, permissioning changes, and device-specific quirks for you
IRS-Ready Records
Accurate mileage logs that meet documentation requirements for tax deductions and audit protection
Built-In Tax Integration
Mileage data flows directly into Tight tax estimates and tax reporting
Client-Specific Reporting
Users can assign drives to specific clients for detailed reporting or client reimbursement
Differentiate Your Platform
Turn a chore your customers avoid into a daily reason to open your app.
- Capture every mile
Tight's automatic mileage tracking detects drives in the background — no manual logging required. Your users simply enable tracking once and forget about it, while every business mile gets documented.
Not everyone drives the same way. Automatic tracking works best for users who drive primarily for business; semi-automatic tracking suits those with mixed personal and business driving; manual entry handles occasional drivers. One API supports all three.
Most small business owners leave thousands on the table because tracking mileage is tedious. Business mileage is one of the most significant tax deductions available. Real estate agents, contractors, consultants, and delivery drivers can reduce their taxable income substantially when every mile is recorded correctly.
For businesses that reimburse employee mileage, accurate tracking eliminates disputes and paperwork. Employees log drives automatically; employers get clean records that substantiate deductible reimbursement expenses.
Annual iOS and Android updates regularly change location permissions and background processing rules. Tight's SDKs absorb these changes so your team can focus on your core product instead of chasing OS updates.
Expand Your Platform Without Limits
Skip the complexity of building and maintaining mileage tracking in-house. Tight's proven platform has tracked over a billion miles and counting.
Boost your revenue
Daily mileage tracking creates habitual app usage, increasing engagement and opening opportunities for premium tiers or additional services
Sprint to market
Implement the iOS or Android SDK once and launch mileage tracking in days, not months
Clinch your customers
Built-in mileage tools tied to tax features keep users loyal to your platform year-round
Rest secured
Location data stays private, with enterprise-grade security and SOC 2 compliance certification
Build on your terms
Fully white-labeled SDKs and dashboards let you maintain complete brand consistency
A Track Record of Results
With over 1 billion miles tracked and 1 million miles logged daily, Tight's mileage tracking is robust, mature, and proven.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mileage tracking API?
A mileage tracking API enables platforms to embed automatic drive detection and mileage logging directly into their mobile apps. The API captures routes, calculates distances, and documents business miles for tax deductions or employee reimbursement — without requiring users to manually log each trip.
How does automatic mileage tracking work?
Tight's mobile SDKs use device sensors to detect when a user is driving. The SDK captures the route, start and end addresses, and distance traveled automatically in the background. Users enable tracking once and every drive gets logged without additional input.
What tracking methods does Tight support?
Tight supports three methods: automatic tracking for users who drive primarily for business, semi-automatic tracking (start/stop button) for mixed business and personal driving, and manual entry for occasional drivers who want to input trips after the fact.
How does mileage tracking integrate with taxes?
Mileage data flows directly into Tight's tax estimates and tax reporting. Business miles are automatically calculated at the current IRS standard mileage rate and included in deduction totals, so users see accurate tax projections throughout the year.
Can users assign drives to specific clients?
Yes. Users can assign drives to specific clients for detailed client-specific reporting, invoicing for mileage expenses, or reimbursement tracking. This is particularly valuable for consultants, contractors, and service professionals who bill clients for travel.
Is Tight's mileage tracking data IRS-compliant?
Yes. Tight captures the documentation required by the IRS for mileage deductions: date, destination, business purpose, and distance. Users maintain audit-ready records that substantiate their deductions.
Can I push locations into Tight for automatic classification?
Yes. If your platform stores addresses—such as job sites, client locations, or properties under management—you can push those into Tight. Any drives containing these locations are automatically marked as business drives, reducing manual classification.
How quickly can I launch mileage tracking?
You can implement the SDK and launch mileage tracking within days, depending on existing mobile app architecture and testing requirements.
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