Dispatch

The Dispatch section is the heart of daily operations. From here you manage loads, assign drivers, and track the status of every shipment.

Dispatch Board

The Dispatch Board gives you a visual overview of all active loads organized by status.

How to use it

1. Navigate to Dispatch → Dispatch Board
2. View loads organized in columns by status (Pending, Dispatched, In Transit, Delivered)
3. Click on any load card to view its details
4. Use the status filters at the top to focus on specific load states

Key features

• Color-coded status columns for quick visual scanning
• Load count per status shown in column headers
• Quick links to create new loads or view the full load list
• Driver and customer info displayed on each card

Loads

The Loads page is your comprehensive list of all loads in the system with search and filtering capabilities.

How to use it

1. Navigate to Dispatch → Loads
2. Browse the load list or use the search bar to find specific loads
3. Filter by status, customer, driver, or date range
4. Click + New Load to create a new load
5. Click any load row to view full details

Key features

• Full-text search across load numbers, customers, and reference numbers
• Multi-column sorting
• Pagination for large datasets
• Quick status badges for visual identification
• Edit and delete actions available from the list

Creating a load

1. Click + New Load
2. Select or create a customer
3. Add pickup and delivery stops with addresses and dates
4. Add charges (line haul, fuel surcharge, etc.)
5. Assign a driver and equipment (optional at creation time)
6. Click Create Load

Driver Schedule

View and manage driver assignments on a calendar-style schedule.

How to use it

1. Navigate to Dispatch → Driver Schedule
2. View the weekly or monthly schedule for all drivers
3. Click on a time slot to create a new schedule entry
4. Click an existing entry to edit or delete it

Key features

• Calendar view with driver rows
• Color-coded entries by load status
• Conflict detection for double-booked drivers

Load Board Search

Search external load boards to find available freight for your drivers.

How to use it

1. Navigate to Dispatch → Load Board Search
2. Enter origin and destination locations
3. Set equipment type and date preferences
4. Click Search to query available loads
5. Review results and book loads directly