Add and manage drivers
Create driver records with licence, ADR, languages and contact details, pair them with vehicles and keep the list current.
Updated 4 October 2026
Every driver you plan needs a driver record. The record holds personal details, driving licence and ADR data, languages and contact details. In the web app drivers are often called Chauffeur.
Open the driver list
- Open the side menu (☰, top right).
- Choose Drivers. The list shows each driver's Name, Type and creation date.
- Type in the search field to find a driver.
- Use the filters, for example on Type, on availability in a date range, or on Driver status.
- Click a row to open the driver.
You can add columns such as Nationality and Date of birth, sort and download the list. See Filters and tables.
Create a driver
- In the driver list, click + Create chauffeur.
- Optionally click Choose a picture to add a photo.
- Enter the First Name and Last name. Both are required.
- Choose the type in Select chauffeur type: Driver, Captain or Pilot.
- Enter the Nationality, Birthplace and Date of birth.
- Turn on Drivers license and fill in the licence number, validity dates, country of issue and issuing authority.
- If the driver may carry dangerous goods, turn on ADR and enter the ADR Number and its validity dates.
- Select the driver's Languages and add Contact details such as a phone number.
- Turn on Operational and click Save.
Other fields
| Field | Use |
|---|---|
| Upcoming weekend break (hours) | The number of hours of the driver's next weekly rest. |
| Select favorite vehicle | The vehicle this driver usually drives. |
| Select on-board computer | A mobile board computer used by this driver. See Board computers. |
| Cost | Cost modules, such as an hourly wage, used in trip costs. Only with the financial feature. |
The driver detail view
The first tab shows the driver's details, remaining driving and rest times, the Driver activity timeline, notes and contact details. Other tabs: Bans, Complaints, Driver reviews, Service Cards, Certificates, and, depending on your features, Driving style and To do's. Click the pencil icon (✎) to edit.
Actions on the list
Each row has Edit and Remove links. Right-click a row for more:
- Attach to vehicle: pair the driver with a vehicle now, or choose Schedule for later. If the driver is unavailable at that time, Transportial warns you first.
- Set availability: open the bulk availability planner. See Plan driver availability.
- Create driver review: see Review drivers.
Tick several drivers to Set operational, Set inactive or Remove them together.
Removing a driver cannot be undone. Drivers from a capacity contract cannot be removed. Set a driver inactive if they leave but you want to keep their history.
Next steps
Give the driver access to the driver app: Invite a driver to OpenMove.