Set Up Zones
To access tab: Dispatch -> Set Up Zones
Click here for information on how to use a data entry window.
Set Up
Zones are used to group areas together. Zones can be used for reporting and will be used for the planning and dispatch boards. By default, the system will start with the DAT Zones, however; you can change or add any zones you need for your company.
Field | Description |
Zone Id | This Id can be up to 25 characters in length and should be unique within the system. If you enter an Id that already exists in the system, the zone record will be pulled from the system and can be edited. Otherwise, a new zone record can be created. |
Description | Enter a description of the zone. If zones are of states it is recommended to use a description like above. This description will be used to show users what zone they are looking at. |
Use for dispatch board | If this box is checked, then this zone can be used as a filter for the dispatch board. |
Use for Rate/pay | If this box is checked then this zone can be used for rate or pay plans. |
Color | Select the color this zone will show as. This color will be used to show this zone for the planning and dispatch boards. |
Details | This is where you can add what is in this zone. |
Building Zones
Zones can be built in many ways. To build a lane you can use the Country, State, City, Zip Code , or Location Id. They are ranked in that order as well so you could overlap. Example: you could have the Midwest that includes the state of Missouri and then have another zone St Louis that is built with zip codes. Then when zones are used if it is in one of the zip codes in St. Louis it will be in that zone if it is any other zip code in Missouri it would show in that Zone.