# Creating and Managing Vehicles

You will learn how to create and manage your vehicles within the Settings and Dashboard pages.

November 3, 2025

## Table of contents

- [Upload Vehicle Photos](https://support.dispatchit.com/en/articles/8659913-creating-and-managing-vehicles#h_7eca9873d9)
- [Edit a Vehicle](https://support.dispatchit.com/en/articles/8659913-creating-and-managing-vehicles#h_d7074fb322)
- [Delete a Vehicle](https://support.dispatchit.com/en/articles/8659913-creating-and-managing-vehicles#h_e020829f29)
- [Make a Vehicle Active for the Day](https://support.dispatchit.com/en/articles/8659913-creating-and-managing-vehicles#h_7fb964122b)

## Solution:
To be able to add a new vehicle to your account.

From your **Settings**, you can create a new vehicle by scrolling to the **Vehicle** section and clicking on the **Add Vehicle** button.

Doing so will open the **New Vehicle Form** where you can create and save a vehicle. The **New Vehicle Form** contains the following information that can be populated:

- **Vehicle route color**: Select a color to associate with the vehicle. This will show on the Dashboard page as the vehicle’s route on the map.
- **Vehicle name**: Choose a unique name that will identify the vehicle from others in the system. This could be one of or a combination of make, model, license plate number, VIN, etc.
- **Vehicle type**: Use this field to identify and notate the type of vehicle this is. Some examples include: van, box truck, flatbed, etc.
- **Max units per vehicle**: Set the capacity, or the number of units that could be hauled in the vehicle.
- **Notes (optional)**: Leverage this notes field to add any specific information you find necessary about the vehicle to aid your day to day.

## Upload Vehicle Photos

In **Settings** you can upload photos of your vehicles when you **Create Vehicle.** This will be shared with your customers on the recipient-facing delivery status page.

Once you have populated the **New Vehicle Form**, select the **Save** button to complete the creation of your vehicle and return to the Settings page.

## Edit a Vehicle

From your **Settings**, you can edit an existing vehicle by scrolling to the **Vehicle** section and clicking on the **Edit** (pencil) icon.

Doing so will open the **Edit Vehicle Form** where you can change any of the details for that vehicle. Select the **Save** button at the bottom of the form to complete the edit of your vehicle and return to the Settings page.

## Delete a Vehicle

From your **Settings**, you can delete an existing vehicle by scrolling to the **Vehicle** section and clicking on the **Edit** icon. Doing so will open the **Edit Vehicle Form** where you have the option to delete that vehicle from the system. Select the **Delete** button at the bottom of the form to delete the vehicle and remove it from your platform.

## Make a Vehicle Active for the Day

Once you have at least one vehicle set up in your **Settings**, that vehicle will appear on your **Dashboard** page. You can toggle the vehicle as **Active** or **Inactive.**

An **Active** vehicle means that vehicle will be used for the day. A driver can be assigned, and deliveries can be added to that vehicle to create a route.

An **Inactive** vehicle means that vehicle will not be used for the day. A driver cannot be assigned and deliveries cannot be added to that vehicle to create a route.

An **Active** vehicle can be made inactive throughout the day and your planning activities, but a vehicle cannot be made inactive if there is an active route being driven. If you inactivate a vehicle, all deliveries currently assigned to it will be removed.

If you have questions, please contact us at [connectsupport@dispatchit.com](mailto:connectsupport@dispatchit.com). A Dispatch team member will reach out to you for support.