This section addresses FAQs related to registration and logging into the application:
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How do I sign up for Power Direct
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External Vendor Users must first be set up in Power and enabled to user Power Direct. Once that is done, the user will need to click on “Sign Up” the first time they launch the app and register for a Power Direct account
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How do I reset my password?
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To reset your password, click on the Forgot Password link on the log in screen. You will enter the email address associated with you account
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How do I change my Vendor company?
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If you are now driving for a different Vendor, your employer will need to reach out to IMC to update this information in the system.
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How do I update my email address?
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To change your email address, you will need to email PDinfo@imcc.com to request this change.
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How do I update my phone number?
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To change your phone number, you will need to email PDinfo@imcc.com to request this change.
This section addresses FAQs related to dispatches in the application:
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How do I view my dispatches?
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On the homepage, you can click the Dispatch Button to view the list of dispatches assigned to you. To view details about a specific dispatch, tap on the dispatch to view the Dispatch Details screen.
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How do I complete a dispatch?
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Once you’ve started a dispatch, you should swipe each time you arrive and depart from a location. Follow any in-app prompts for missing information. When you complete the dispatch, be sure to swipe Complete so that dispatch is marked complete in the system. It’s important to swipe your arrival and departures as they happen so that there’s accurate reporting on dates and times.
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What are Pending dispatches?
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On the dispatch list, you will see options to view your dispatches by status. Certain statuses only appear if applicable to you a user. Pending is for Owner Operators to accept or decline a dispatch. Accepting it will place the dispatch in Accepted and declining will remove it from your list.
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What are Accepted dispatches?
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On the dispatch list, you will see options to view your dispatches by status. Certain statuses only appear if applicable to you a user. Accepted dispatches are ones that are assigned to you to start or abort. Starting will place the dispatch In Progress and aborting will remove from your app completely.
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What are In Progress dispatches?
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On the dispatch list, you will see options to view your dispatches by status. Certain statuses only appear if applicable to you a user. When you start a dispatch, it moves to In Progress. Users can only have one dispatch In Progress at a time. You can abort an In Progress dispatch if necessary.
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What are Completed dispatches?
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On the dispatch list, you will see options to view your dispatches by status. Certain statuses only appear if applicable to you a user. When you complete a dispatch, it will appear in this list. Completed dispatches are removed from the list after 7 days.
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How do I update missing dispatch information?
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If there’s any missing equipment or move information for a dispatch on the Dispatch Details screen, it will be indicated in Red. You can click Edit to input this missing information.
This section addresses FAQs related to documents in the application:
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Why am I being asked for a BOL?
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BOLs are required based on the location. You have the option to upload a physical BOL or complete the eBOL in app.
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Can I upload a document after the dispatch is complete?
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Yes. If you have any missing documents, you’ll see a red alert on the document icon in the low navigation. You can complete any missing or rejected documents from this screen.
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Why wasn’t I prompted for a specific document?
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Only documents required for billing are required to be uploaded.
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Can I complete a dispatch with missing documents?
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Yes. We encourage you to upload documents when you are prompted for them, but you will be notified of any missing and/or rejected documents after the dispatch has been marked complete.
This section addresses FAQs related to reporting damaged equipment in the application:
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How do I report damaged equipment?
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On the Dispatch Details screen there is a button to Report Damage. Complete this form to send the information to IMC. You can also access this form from the Reports section on the More screen.
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Can I report damage if I’m not dispatched on the equipment?
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If you do not have an active dispatch for equipment, you can access the damage form from the Reports section on the More screen.
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What happens after I report damaged equipment?
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A report will be sent to the IMC Equipment Team to handle. If you do not plan to wait for the repair, you will need to abort the dispatch.
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How do I report expired inspections?
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On the Dispatch Details screen there is a button to Report Damage. ON this form there is an option for Expired Inspections. Complete this form to send the information to IMC. You can also access this form from the Reports section on the More screen.
This section addresses FAQs related to updating the destination in the application:
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What do I do if the delivery location is closed?
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If you cannot deliver to the assigned destination, click Update Destination on the Dispatch Details screen to choose another eligible location. You must be located within 20 miles of the new location for it to appear on the list.
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Why are there no locations showing on the list?
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For locations to appear on the Update Destination list, ensure that you have location services turned on and are within 20 miles of that location.
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Why is the Update Destination button not showing?
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If you have already swiped Arrived at the destination, you will not be able to update it.
This section addresses FAQs related to finding containers near me in the application:
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What is Containers Near Me?
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Containers Near Me, or Find Your Next Move, allows you to find available containers near your location.
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What does Priority mean?
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Containers with a Priority indicator are high priority moves and should be chosen before others.
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Why does the Containers Near Me list not show anything?
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Containers Near Me requires location services on your phone to be turned on. It will show any available containers within 100 miles of your location.
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What happens after I claim a container?
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When you claim a container it will be put in your Accepted dispatch list.
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How do I filer the list of containers?
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There is a filter icon above the list that will allow you to filter the list by various criteria to find the perfect move.
This section addresses FAQs related to claiming a SmartStack container in the application:
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Why is the SmartStack form disabled?
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Users can only have one dispatch in progress at a time. If you have an In Progress dispatch, you will need to complete that dispatch before claiming a new container.
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What happens after I claim a SmartStack?
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Once a container has been validated, it will appear in your In Progress dispatch list after a few minutes.
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Why is my SmartStack container not showing after I claim it?
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It can take a few minutes for the container to appear in your dispatches. If the container doesn’t appear after 5 minutes, email PDinfo@imcc.com for assistance. Do not claim another container.
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Why is my location not in the list?
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Ensure that location services are turned on and you are within 20 miles of the stack before attempting to claim a container.
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Why does the app say I’m not eligible to claim this container?
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If the app shows an error message stating you’re not eligible to claim a container, please reach out to your dispatcher.
This section addresses FAQs related to the general capabilities of the application:
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How do I turn on Dark Mode?
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Dark mode is based on your phone settings. If you want the app to be in Dark Mode you will need to turn Dark Mode on in your phone settings.
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How do I delete my account?
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Go to your profile and you will see Delete My Account at the bottom of the screen. This cannot be undone.
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How do I change the language of my app?
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Power Direct supports English and Spanish. If your phone is set to Spanish, the app will automatically be set to Spanish as well. If your phone is set to English or any other language, the app will default to English. To change this, go to the More screen and select Preferences and then Language.
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How do I enable/disable Face ID
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Go to the More screen, select preferences, and then toggle on/off Face ID.
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How do I force quit the app on iPhone?
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Force quitting your app and re-opening the app can frequently resolve some bugs. To force quit the app on your iOS device, from the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen. Swipe right or left to find the app you want to close. Swipe up on the app’s preview to close the app.
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How do I force quit the app on Android?
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Force quitting your app and re-opening the app can frequently resolve some bugs. To force quit the app on your Android device, swipe up from the bottom, hold, then let go. Swipe up on the app.
