Create a Dispatch
Here are the steps to take to create a dispatch
In the Dispatch Screen, select New Dispatch
Enter quantity of trucks entered and locate Job associated with the dispatch > select Create
For additional information on how to create a Job, click here
Enter Start, Load, and Deliver times and locations
For additional information on how to create destinations, click here
Assign internal drivers or 3rd party subhaulers
Notify internal drivers and 3rd party subhaulers
For additional information on Bulk Action functionality, click here
Edit Dispatch
Here are the steps to take to edit a dispatch
In the Dispatch Screen, select dispatch to edit
Any data on the dispatch is editable
Quantity
Material
Route Information
Driver Assignment changes
Change job assigned to Dispatch
Cancel a Dispatch
BroadLoop offers an efficient solution to swiftly allow dispatchers to cancel a dispatch while streamlining the cancellation communication to all assigned drivers or 3rd party subhaulers. The Cancel functionality will cancel all driver or vehicle assignments under the selected dispatch. To remove one (or many) drivers from a dispatch, use the 'Delete' function under Bulk Actions
In the Dispatch Screen, select dispatch to edit
Select Cancel
Select Yes or No to notify drivers of the cancelled dispatch
Daily Dispatch Options
BroadLoop offers a variety of options to share daily Dispatch summary
1.) Export - Export daily dispatch list to Excel
2.) Share - View, Copy, or Email Live Dispatch Live Link
Why is the Dispatch Live Link so helpful to a dispatcher?
Any changes completed by the dispatcher are visible in real time via the Dispatch Live Link. Any users (internal or external) with the live link will be able to access the most updated information at the tip of their fingers - eliminating unnecessary phones calls, text messages, or emails!
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