The Map View displays job locations on an interactive Mapbox-powered map. It helps dispatchers understand geographic distribution, plan efficient routes, and even monitor live weather conditions that might affect field operations.
Accessing Map View
Navigate to Jobs & DispatchClick the Map tab in the view switcherThe map loads centered on your service areaMap Controls
Navigation Controls (Top-Right)
Zoom In (+): Get closer to specific areasZoom Out (-): See the broader regionCompass: Rotate the map orientationMap Style Toggle
Switch between:
Streets: Road-focused view with street namesSatellite: Aerial imagery viewMap Modes
The Map View offers three visualization modes:
Standard Mode (Default)
Jobs are colored by job type:
| Job Type | Marker Color |
|----------|--------------|
| Delivery | Blue (#3B82F6) |
| Pickup | Amber (#D97706) |
| Partial Pickup | Orange (#F97316) |
| Service | Purple (#8B5CF6) |
| On-Site Survey | Maroon (#991B1B) |
Each marker displays the first letter of the job type.
Driver Mode
Jobs are colored by assigned driver:
Each driver gets a unique color from the paletteMarkers display the driver's first initialUnassigned jobs appear grayHelps visualize driver territories and routing efficiencyToday Mode
Jobs are colored by completion status:
Green: Completed jobs (shows checkmark)Orange: Pending/incomplete jobs (shows exclamation mark)Perfect for end-of-day progress trackingJob Markers
Single Job Markers
Circular pin with colored backgroundDisplays a letter based on the current modeWhite border for visibilityClick to open Job Detail ModalGrouped Job Markers
When multiple jobs share the same location:
Larger gray circular markerDisplays the count of jobs (e.g., "3")Click to see a list of jobs at that locationSelect from the list to view individual job detailsWeather Radar Overlay
Real-time weather awareness for field operations:
Toggle the Weather Radar switchAnimated radar frames overlay the mapSee precipitation patterns moving across your service areaPlan around incoming weather eventsThe radar uses OpenWeatherMap/RainViewer data and updates automatically.
Filtering on the Map
Use the standard filter bar to narrow map results:
Search: Find specific customers or job numbersDriver Filter: Show only one driver's jobsJob Type Filter: Focus on deliveries, pickups, etc.Status Filter: Show only assigned, completed, etc.Filters apply in real-time; markers update immediately.
Map Legend
The legend displays at the bottom of the map:
Shows current mode (Standard/Driver/Today)Lists colors and their meaningsDisplays filtered job countIn Driver Mode, the legend shows each driver's assigned color.
GPS Coordinates
Jobs appear on the map when they have valid GPS coordinates:
Coordinates are stored with service locationsThe system prioritizes the default service locationJobs without GPS data don't appear on the mapTo add GPS coordinates to a job:
Open the job's customer profileNavigate to Service LocationsEdit the location and add GPS coordinatesUse Cases
Route Planning: See job clusters and plan efficient routesTerritory Management: View driver coverage areasEmergency Response: Locate nearby jobs during urgent requestsWeather Planning: Delay outdoor jobs when storms approachProgress Monitoring: Track completion across the service areaBest Practices
Start in Standard Mode: Understand what types of jobs are whereSwitch to Driver Mode: Verify balanced geographic distributionCheck Weather Before Dispatch: Avoid sending drivers into stormsUse Zoom for Dense Areas: Expand grouped markers for clarityKeep GPS Data Updated: Accurate locations mean accurate maps