Drivers and vehicles are essential for executing your deliveries. This guide covers how to set them up in EvoDax.
Adding a Vehicle
Vehicles represent your delivery fleet, from vans to trucks to bicycles.
To add a vehicle:
- Go to Vehicles in the sidebar
- Click Add Vehicle
- Enter the vehicle details:
- Registration - License plate number
- Make & Model - e.g., "Ford Transit"
- Type - Van, Truck, Car, Motorcycle, or Bicycle
- Capacity - Maximum weight and/or volume
- Assign to a warehouse (optional)
- Click Create
Vehicle Types
| Type | Best For | |------|----------| | Van | Standard deliveries, parcels | | Truck | Large or bulk deliveries | | Car | Small urgent deliveries | | Motorcycle | Urban quick deliveries | | Bicycle | Eco-friendly last-mile |
Vehicle Compliance
Track important vehicle documents:
- Insurance expiry date
- Road tax renewal
- NCT/MOT due date
- Service schedule
EvoDax will alert you when documents are expiring.
Adding a Driver
Drivers are team members who execute deliveries on routes.
To add a driver:
- Go to Drivers in the sidebar
- Click Add Driver
- Enter driver details:
- Name - First and last name
- Email - For login and notifications
- Phone - Contact number
- License type - Driving license category
- Assign to a warehouse (optional)
- Click Create
Driver App Access
Once created, drivers can:
- Download the EvoDax Driver app
- Log in with their email and company code
- View assigned routes
- Update delivery status
- Capture proof of delivery
Assigning Vehicles to Drivers
You can link drivers to specific vehicles:
- Open the driver profile
- Click Assign Vehicle
- Select the vehicle from the list
- Set the assignment period (permanent or temporary)
This helps with:
- Vehicle tracking
- Compliance management
- Cost allocation
Driver Availability
Track when drivers are available:
- Available - Ready for route assignment
- On Route - Currently delivering
- Off Duty - Not working
- On Break - Temporary pause
Drivers can update their status from the mobile app.
Best Practices
- Keep driver license information up to date
- Match vehicle types to delivery requirements
- Set realistic capacity limits
- Enable notifications for compliance expiries
- Review driver performance regularly