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Part of the Dispatch Planner column reference. The Equipment Types column lists the equipment types recorded on each row’s assignment preference, such as Van or Reefer. Use it to find drivers set up to haul the equipment a trip needs.

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At a glance

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Where do the values come from?

The column shows the values in the Equipment field of the row’s assignment preference, separated by commas. It does not read the equipment type of the trailer the driver last hauled. A dash means the preference has no equipment types. To change the list, edit the assignment preference in Assets > Assignment Preferences. See How to set up Assignment Preferences for drivers.

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How does the filter match?

  • Pick from the list. The list offers every equipment type. A row matches when its preference includes any of the picked types.
  • Type text. A row matches when its equipment types contain the text. For a type whose name has spaces or symbols, such as Step Deck or Van - Air-Ride, pick it from the list instead. Typing the full name may not find it.
When you open the drivers list for a selected trip that is Open or Covered, the planner sets this filter to the trip’s equipment type for you.

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Why is a driver missing after I select a trip?

The preference has no equipment types. When the filter is set to a trip’s equipment type, rows with no equipment types do not match and drop out of the list. Add the equipment types to the driver’s assignment preference, or clear the filter. The preference lists a similar but different type. The filter matches exact types. A preference with Reefer does not match a trip that needs Reefer - Hazardous.