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Assigning Drivers to Assets in T3

Instructions on assigning and unassigning drivers to vehicles within the T3 system and Link mobile app.

Breanne Cassidy avatar
Written by Breanne Cassidy
Updated over 2 months ago

Drivers can be assigned to assets directly in the T3 Fleet web app and across various sources, including the Link mobile app, E-Logs, Dash Cams, and Facial Recognition. Once added, the driver assignment for the assigned asset will be visible throughout T3.

This article focuses on assigning drivers in the T3 Fleet and Link mobile app.

Important Notes:

  • E-Logs assignments take precedence over all other sources.

  • Dash Cam and Facial Recognition assignments are available only to T3 Dash Cam customers.

Manually Assigning a Driver to an Asset in T3

The driver must first exist in the system. To create a new driver, navigate to the Company > Drivers page. For more information, see Creating a Driver in the T3 System.

Assigning a Driver in Asset Edit form in T3

This step can be completed by all roles within T3 (User, Manager, or Owner) that have access to editing the asset.

  • Open the T3 Fleet web app.

  • Select Map from the left menu.

  • Search for the asset and expand the asset card.

  • Select Details.

  • Select Edit.

  • Update the Driver field, selecting from an existing driver.

    • ⚠️ An error message will display if the driver is assigned to another asset.

Note: User-level roles will not see the Create driver and Company page links on the Edit Asset form.

  • Scroll to the bottom of the form and select Save asset.

Assigning a Driver in Create Asset form in T3

This step can be completed by all roles within T3 (User, Manager, or Owner).

  • Open the T3 Fleet web app.

  • Select Assets from the left menu.

  • Select Add asset > Single asset.

  • The Add New Asset form will display. Continue through the steps until you reach the Assignment section.

  • Select the existing driver's name in the Driver field.

Note: User-level roles will not see the Create driver and Company page links on the form.

  • Continue with the form and select Save to confirm.

Assigning a Driver in the Company > Drivers page in T3

This step is limited to Managers or Owner-level roles.

Method 1

  • Open the T3 Fleet web app.

  • Select Company from the left menu.

  • Select the Drivers tab across the top.

  • Select the Create assignment button.

  • The side panel will display a Create Assignment form. Select the Driver and the Asset to assign.

  • Select the Create assignment button.

Method 2

  • Open the T3 Fleet web app.

  • Select Company from the left menu.

  • Select the Drivers tab across the top.

  • Search for the driver in the table.

  • Select the action ellipsis and then Create assignment.

  • The side panel will display a Create Assignment form. Select the Asset to assign.

  • Select the Create assignment button.

Assigning a Driver in Edit Asset form in Link Mobile App

  • Open the Link Mobile App.

  • Select Assets from the main menu.

  • Find an existing asset and scroll down until you see the Edit button.

  • Select an existing driver.

  • Select Save.

Assigning a Driver in the Add Asset form in Link Mobile App

  • Open the Link Mobile App.

  • Select Assets from the main menu.

  • Select the Add asset button.

  • Continue through the Add asset form until you reach the Add Details button.

  • Select an existing Driver.

  • Select Save.

Once saved, the driver's name appears next to the asset on the History page and in the Asset Details Card on the T3 map and within the Link mobile app. The driver assignment automatically reflects changes within the T3 Camera page for T3 Dash Cam customers.

Manually Unassigning a Driver to an Asset

To remove an assignment, follow the steps for assigning the driver to an asset, but delete the name from the Driver field. This step can be done by any user role (User, Manager, or Owner).

OR

On the Company > Drivers page, select the action ellipsis next to the driver's name and select End Assignment. This step is limited to Managers or Owner-level roles.

Viewing Assignment Sources

Driver assignment is visible throughout T3 and the Link Mobile App to provide transparency. Assignment Source shows how a driver’s asset assignment originated from the following sources and includes the T3 user who made the update:

  • T3 Fleet

  • T3 Link App

  • E-Logs

  • *Dash Cam

  • *Facial Recognition

*only available to T3 Dash Cam customers

The various areas where Assignment Source will be displayed are:

  • Company Settings

    • Company > Drivers page

    • Company > Drivers > View Assignment History page

  • T3 Map

    • Asset Card

    • Details > Asset History page

    • Details > Edit Asset form

  • Link mobile app

    • Asset view

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