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# Reference columns (Drivers/Assets table)

> How driver custom references appear as columns in the Dispatch Planner v2 Drivers/Assets table, how to add them, and how sorting, filtering, and team values work.

Part of the [Dispatch Planner column reference](/en/help/loads-trips/dispatch-planner-columns).

Driver custom references can appear as their own columns in the Drivers/Assets table, one column per reference. Each column is named after the reference and shows the value from the driver's profile. Use them to see, sort, and filter the driver details your company tracks without opening each driver.

## At a glance

| | |
| - | - |
| **Table** | Drivers/Assets |
| **Shown by default** | Yes, once the reference is set to show in Dispatch Planner v2. Hide it from the Drivers/Assets table column configuration menu. |
| **Sort** | Yes, by Driver 1's value |
| **Filter** | Depends on the reference's field type. See the table below. |
| **Who sees it** | Everyone who can open Dispatch Planner v2, once a driver reference is set to show there |
| **Edit in the grid** | No. Enter the value on the driver's profile. |

## How do I add a reference column?

A driver reference becomes a column when it is set to show in Dispatch Planner v2. You need access to **Settings > Custom References**, which the **"Admin"**, **"Partner Admin"**, and **"Operation Manager"** roles have.

1. Go to **Settings > Custom References** and select the **Drivers** tab.
2. Click **New Reference**, or click **Edit** on an existing driver reference.
3. Under **Include in Alvys**, check **Dispatch Planner v2**.
4. Click **Save**.

The column header is the reference's name. A reference that is disabled in Settings does not appear as a column. See [How to set up custom references](/en/help/administration/how-to-set-up-custom-references-in-alvys).

## How are values shown?

| Field type | Shown as | Filter |
| - | - | - |
| **Text** | The text as entered | Type text to match. The match is not case sensitive. |
| **Select** | The selected option | Pick one or more of the reference's options from a list |
| **Checkbox** | **Yes** or **No** | Pick **Yes** or **No** |
| **Date** | Month-day-year, for example 10-04-2026 | Pick a date or date range |

A driver with no value shows a dash.

## How do team values work?

For a two-driver team, the column shows both values as Driver 1's value, then Driver 2's, separated by a slash. A driver with no value shows a dash in their place. If neither driver has a value, the cell shows a single dash.

A team matches a filter when either driver's value matches. Sorting uses Driver 1's value only, and drivers with no value sort last.

## How do I change a value?

The cells are read-only in the Drivers/Assets table. To change a value, open the driver's profile and update the reference there.

## Related

* [Driver(s) column](/en/help/loads-trips/dispatch-planner-columns/drivers/drivers)
* [Reference columns (Trips table)](/en/help/loads-trips/dispatch-planner-columns/trips/reference-columns)
* [Dispatch Planner](/en/help/loads-trips/dispatch-planner)
* [How to set up custom references in Alvys](/en/help/administration/how-to-set-up-custom-references-in-alvys)
* [How to create a driver](/en/help/assets-fleet/how-to-create-a-driver)