Creating sub user accounts - DriverSeat settings
When creating sub user accounts for DriverSeat, you must also make these selections on the Driver tab.
Pay and Trip Details sub tab
To allow users to look up assignments and pay, you must identify the Assignment Type as Driver, Tractor or Pay, and assign a corresponding TMWSuite ID or IDs.
As an administrator, you can enter new or change the inherited selections on this tab.
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If you opened the Create User page after selecting a primary user account from the Review User page, the new sub user inherits the Assignment Type and TMWSuite ID from the primary user.
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If you opened the Create User page from the menu, the Assignment Type and TMWSuite ID fields are blank.
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Assignment Type |
Select an entry from the Assignment Type list. Three options are available:
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Driver |
Use the lookup function to find the driver’s TMWSuite ID. The driver is a direct employee of a trucking company who receives pay for hauling freight. The Driver File Maintenance accounting type is Payroll. |
Tractor |
Use the lookup function to find the tractor’s TMWSuite ID. A tractor is an asset belonging to an owner/operator. The owner/operator receives pay from a trucking company for the use of his tractor to haul freight. The Tractor File Maintenance accounting type is Accounts Payable. |
Pay |
Use the lookup function to find the Pay To’s TMWSuite ID. Some owner/operators own multiple pieces of equipment (tractors/trailers) and employ a small number of drivers. The Pay To owner/operator receives pay from a trucking company for the trips his drivers complete. He then pays his drivers for hauling the freight. The Pay To File Maintenance accounting type for the owner/operator is Accounts Payable. Notes:
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