Vehicle types
Define the vehicles your drivers use, and how much each can carry.
Before you start
- Your role can edit drivers.
1
Open Vehicle types
Choose Vehicle types in the switch on the Drivers page.
DriversDriversVehicle typesShifts1New vehicle type
| Vehicle type | 2 Max stops | Max weight | Max boxes | Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike | 20 | 15 kg | 10 | 6 | ⋯ |
| Car | 40 | 120 kg | 30 | 4 | ⋯ |
| Van | 80 | 500 kg | 60 | 2 | ⋯ |
- New vehicle type opens the vehicle type dialog.
- The capacity columns. Each type’s default maximum stops, weight and boxes, or “No limit”. Drivers inherit them, and a driver can override them.
- Delete is greyed while drivers use the type: “Drivers use this type”.
2
Create a vehicle type
Give it a unique name, such as Bike, Car, Van or Truck.
New vehicle type✕
Van
80
500
60
CancelCreate
- The capacity. Optional. Leave a field empty for no limit. Routing and automatic allocation only use limits that are set.
Screens are simplified drawings with sample data. Your portal may look a little different, but the names and steps are the same.
Common questions
Do I have to set capacity?
No. Without limits, routing and allocation balance by distance and working hours.
Why can I not delete a vehicle type?
Drivers use it. Change their vehicle type first.
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