Overview
Group Trucks lets you order trucks that arrive in groups instead of one at a time.
Info icon text in the app:
Group Size is the number of trucks in each group.
Trucks Arrive Every is the time between groups.
Example: you order 10 trucks. | You set Group Size to 2 and Trucks Arrive Every to 15 minutes. The trucks arrive like this: |
Arrival time | Trucks |
6:00 AM | 2 |
6:15 AM | 2 |
6:30 AM | 2 |
6:45 AM | 2 |
7:00 AM | 2 |
If the trucks do not divide evenly, the last group has the leftover trucks. For example, 5 trucks with a Group Size of 2 and Trucks Arrive Every set to 10 minutes arrive as 2 at 6:00 AM, 2 at 6:10 AM, and 1 at 6:20 AM.
If Group Size is larger than the number of trucks, all trucks arrive in the first group.
You can use Group Trucks when you order trucks for a shift. The same toggle also appears when you request additional trucks on an existing order.
Group Trucks works in the iOS and Android.
Order Trucks in Groups
Open the FleetWatcher mobile app.
Tap Material Management.
Tap Scheduled Shifts.
Tap a shift that is not active yet.
Tap Activate & Order.
Make sure the Staggered tab is selected.
Set Trucks to the number of trucks you need. Tap the plus or minus button to change the number.
Set Start Time to the time the first group arrives. Tap the time to change it.
Set Trucks Arrive Every to the time between groups. Tap the time to change it.
Under Advanced Options, toggle on Group Trucks.
Tap the (i) icon next to Group Trucks to read a short description. Tap OK to close it.Set Group Size to the number of trucks in each group. Tap the plus or minus button to change the number.
The Group Size setting appears after you turn on Group Trucks.Tap Order (iOS) Request Trucks (Android)
Notes:
Group Trucks and the Grouped tab are different. Group Trucks is on the Staggered tab. It makes every group the same size, with the same time between groups. On the Grouped tab, you set the number of trucks and the start time for each group yourself.
What if the trucks do not divide evenly into groups?
The last group has the leftover trucks. Example: 5 trucks with a Group Size of 2 arrive as 2, 2, and 1.
What if Group Size is larger than the number of trucks?
All trucks arrive in the first group. Example: 5 trucks with a Group Size of 6 all arrive at the same time.
What if I order 10 trucks and set Group Size to 9?
Nine trucks arrive in the first group. The last truck arrives in its own group at a later time.
Is there a minimum or maximum Group Size?
No. There is no limit on Group Size.
What does Trucks Arrive Every do when Group Trucks is on?
It sets the time between groups. It does not set the time between single trucks.
Can I use Group Trucks when I request more trucks?
Yes. The Group Trucks toggle also appears on the Request Additional Trucks screen. For those steps, see How to Request Additional Trucks on an Existing Order (Mobile App).