Adding Drivers
Adding and Managing Drivers in SolBox
Drivers are
required to operate the SolBox platform. They are assigned to manifests,
vehicles, and complete their assigned manifests through the driver app.
Each driver
must:
- Have a unique name and login credentials for the driver app.
- Be assigned a timetable based on their working hours and the orders they will complete.
- Have start and finish locations defined in their profile (these can be set as the depot or customized within the driver profile).
Drivers can be
added and assigned passwords at any time to allow mobile app access.
Each manifest requires both a driver and a vehicle assigned to
complete orders through the driver app.
To Add
Drivers:
3. Fill out the driver’s details in the General
tab.
3.1 Driver
Full Name
Each driver’s
full name must be unique. This ensures that every driver in the system can be clearly identified and prevents duplicate records.
3.2 Link to
User
At Link to
User, select Create New User, then create a username and password
for the driver.
3.3 Assign Timetable
Click the drop-down at Timetable
and select the timetable you previously created.
3.4
Preferred Vehicle
Click the
drop-down at Preferred Vehicle and select the available vehicle you’ve
already set up.
3.5 Adding
Driver Rate
Adding a driver’s hourly rate provides detailed
insights into driver-related costs. You can view a breakdown of expenses for driver hours and vehicle kilometers,
with separate totals for each. This gives you greater visibility into your operational costs and supports more
informed, data-driven business decisions.
Here’s
how it appears in the manifest order view.
3.6 PIN
Code, SmartMove Access, and Prestart Access
- PIN Code – Serves as the driver’s password. If a driver forgets their PIN, an administrator can access the driver’s profile to retrieve or provide the code.
- SmartMove Access – Tick this option to allow the driver to view and manage their assigned orders in the driver app.
- Prestart Access – Tick this option to allow the driver to perform prestart checks on assigned assets before starting their runs.
3.7 Start
and Finish Locations
Tick Start
at Depot or Finish at Depot if you want drivers to begin and end
their routes at the depot. Alternatively, you can enter specific addresses in the Start Location
and Finish Location fields, then click the icon on the right side of
each field to confirm the locations. When finished,
click Save to save all driver details.
4. If your drivers have scheduled breaks, enter their
break times under the Breaks tab and click Save.
5. Select the Zones you want to assign to the
driver, then click Save Changes when done.
You are ready to use the new driver user to log in to the driver app. See How to use the driver app for more information.
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