Bristol Fleet — Quick Start Guide

Create Your Bristol Fleet Account 2 steps

Already have a Bristol Fleet/Maps account? Skip these steps — just sign in at bristolfleet.com with your existing email and password and jump to the joining steps below.

Go to bristolfleet.com

Click Login in the top-right, then choose Sign Up. Use the same email your processor has on file for you — it makes joining faster.

Confirm your email & sign in

Verify your email if prompted, then sign in. You'll land on your fleet home page — tender map, freight, weather, and announcements all in one view.

If you don't see a fleet yet, use the next section to join one.

Three Ways to Join a Fleet Pick one

Email Invite Link

Your processor emails you a unique link. Click it, sign in (or create your account), then fill out the short join form. You're added instantly.

Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

Invite Code

Your processor gives you a short code like BRISTOL2026. Sign in, open My Fleet, expand "Have an invite code? Join a fleet", type the code, and submit.

Codes are 6–12 characters, letters & numbers.

Added Directly

Your processor adds you using the email address you gave them. Sign in to bristolfleet.com and your fleet will appear on the My Fleet page right away.

Status shows Pending until they approve.

Your Fleet's Invite Code(s) Fleet manager fills in

Fleet managers: write your invite code on the line below before handing this guide out. Members type it in at bristolfleet.com → My Fleet → "Have an invite code?"

Fleet / Group Name

Invite Code

6–12 characters · uppercase letters & numbers (e.g. BRISTOL2026)

View & Manage Your Freight (Web) Free for fleet members

Where to find it

Top nav: Freight → My Freight.

What you'll see

Freight ID, status, type, destination, current location, tender, and last update. Filter and search any column.

Click any item for details

QR code, full history timeline, photos, processor notes, and live location on the map.

Track & share

Scan the QR code with any phone camera. Tracking links can be shared — recipients don't need to log in.

Add your own public notes

Open any freight item and add a public note to describe what's inside or mark identifying details — your processor and crew can see them. Great for gear specs and orders. e.g. smokey blue 4 7/8"

See Where Your Tender Is Free for fleet members

Live tender map

Your fleet home page shows every tender's live position, heading, and recent track on the map — updates as they move.

Tap for tender details

Click a tender marker to see its name, vessel info, current speed, and the time of the last update.

Know when your tender is coming

Use the tender map to plan your day — see when a tender is on its way to pick up your freight or heading back to the processor. No more guessing or radio calls just to find out where the boat is.

On the Water with the Bristol Maps App Subscription required

Same account. Offline charts. Freight in your pocket.

1. Download Bristol Maps from the App Store or Google Play. 2. Sign in with the same email and password as bristolfleet.com. 3. Tap Tools → Freight to see your packages — data stays available offline and syncs when you have signal.

Download on theApp Store

Get it onGoogle Play