Messages — load-scoped team chat in TMSDASH
A centralized messaging hub for every conversation across your operation — load-scoped threads and direct messages to drivers, staff, customers, and carrier vendors — with live delivery and unread counts.
Overview
A centralized messaging hub for every conversation across your operation — load-scoped threads and direct messages to drivers, staff, customers, and carrier vendors — with live delivery and unread counts.
How to get there
Key features
- Load-scoped message threads tied to a specific shipment
- Direct messages to drivers, employees, customers, and carrier vendors
- Live message delivery via realtime subscriptions
- Unread badge in the sidebar and a New Message composer
Step-by-step
- 1Click the Messages icon in the top bar (or open /messages).
- 2Pick a conversation from the list, or click New Message to start a DM.
- 3Choose a recipient (driver, staff, customer, or carrier) and a load if relevant.
- 4Type your message and send — replies arrive live in the thread.
Page preview
Representative screenshot of the Messages page.
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