Dispatch View - Full Screen Scheduling

The Dispatch View provides a full-screen, drag-and-drop interface for managing job assignments. It features a timeline grid that shows each driver's schedule across time slots, making it easy to balance workloads and assign jobs efficiently.

Accessing Dispatch View

Dispatch Center Header

When in full-screen mode, the header provides:

| Element | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| Dispatch Center Title | Confirms you're in the dispatch interface |

| Date Badge | Shows the currently selected date with calendar icon |

| Info Icon | Instructions for changing the date |

| Jobs Count Badge | Total jobs and unassigned count (e.g., "24 Jobs (5 unassigned)") |

| Timeline View Toggle | Switch between timeline and list views |

| Digital Clock | Real-time clock for scheduling accuracy |

Header Actions:

Timeline View Layout

The timeline is organized as a grid:

Left Column (Sticky)

Top Row (Sticky)

Main Grid

Drag-and-Drop Job Assignment

The core feature of Dispatch View is drag-and-drop scheduling:

To Assign a Job:

To Reassign a Job:

To Unassign a Job:

Special: No Time Selected

Driver Job Count Badges

Each driver's name displays a job count badge with color coding:

| Badge Color | Meaning |

|-------------|---------|

| Gray (Secondary) | 0-1 jobs assigned |

| Blue (Default) | 2-3 jobs assigned |

| Red (Destructive) | 4+ jobs (high workload) |

Use these badges to balance workloads across your team.

Viewing Job Details

From the Dispatch View:

Reordering Driver List

Customize how drivers appear in the grid:

Scrolling the Timeline

For large teams or full schedules:

Horizontal Scrolling:

Vertical Scrolling:

Changing the Dispatch Date

The date cannot be changed while in full-screen mode:

Best Practices