Route Optimisation Dashboard

Route Optimisation Dashboard

Route Optimisation – Dashboard

Overview

The Route Optimisation Dashboard provides a real-time, visual overview of all delivery runs for a selected day. It allows operations teams to view planned routes, identify unassigned (ad-hoc) jobs, and quickly assign work to drivers directly from the map or job list.

This dashboard is designed to help you:

  • Optimise daily delivery routes

  • Reduce manual planning time

  • Respond quickly to last-minute jobs

  • Improve visibility across all active runs

Where to Find the Dashboard

Navigation path:

Transport → Route Planner → Dashboard

Dashboard Layout Explained

1. Map View (Centre Panel)

What you’ll see:

  • All active delivery runs plotted on the map

  • Colour-coded routes representing different drivers or vehicles

  • Pickup and delivery locations displayed in route order

How to use it:

  • Click on a route to highlight all jobs assigned to that run

  • Zoom in to review delivery sequencing and geographic clustering

  • Select individual jobs directly from the map to view details or assign them

📌 Tip: The map updates dynamically as jobs are assigned or removed.

2. Date Selector (Top Bar)

What it does:

  • Controls which day’s runs and jobs are displayed

How to use it:

  1. Click the date picker at the top of the dashboard

  2. Select the required date

  3. The dashboard refreshes automatically with that day’s data

📌 Best practice: Always confirm the correct date before assigning jobs to avoid misallocations.

3. Unassigned (Ad-Hoc) Jobs Panel

What you’ll see:

  • Jobs not yet allocated to a run

  • Typically includes late bookings or manually created consignments

How to use it:

  • Review job details (location, time window, service type)

  • Click a job to highlight it on the map

  • Assign it to an existing route or create a new run

📌 Tip: Keep this list clear throughout the day to avoid missed deliveries.

4. Filters Panel

Available filters may include:

  • Route

  • Zone

  • Job type

  • Vehicle or driver

How to use filters:

  1. Open the filter panel

  2. Select one or more criteria

  3. The map and job lists update instantly

📌 Use filters to:

  • Focus on a single driver’s workload

  • Review zone-specific capacity

  • Identify jobs requiring special handling

Assigning Jobs from the Dashboard

Assign an Unassigned Job to a Run

  1. Locate the job in the Unassigned Jobs list or on the map

  2. Click the job to open its quick actions

  3. Select Assign

  4. Choose the target run or driver

  5. Confirm the assignment

✅ The job is immediately added to the selected route and the map refreshes.

Assign Jobs Directly from the Map

  1. Click the job pin on the map

  2. Review job details in the popup

  3. Select Assign

  4. Choose the appropriate run

  5. Confirm

📌 Why this helps: Assigning from the map allows you to visually select the most logical route based on proximity and sequencing.

Common Use Cases

  • Managing same-day or urgent deliveries

  • Rebalancing workloads between drivers

  • Reviewing route efficiency before dispatch

  • Quickly responding to last-minute customer requests

  • Route Optimisation – Creating Runsheets

  • Route Optimisation – ETA Notifications

  • Route Optimisation – Time & Distance Rates

Need Help?

If you’re unsure how to configure Route Optimisation or don’t see this feature in your account, contact your TransVirtual Support Team via the support portal.