Broker Help Articles

How to get started on the Iron Sheepdog Platform
Welcome to the Iron Sheepdog Platform!  To get started you will need to be invited by an Iron Sheepdog representative or a Broker. The invite will come th...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 11:47 AM
How do I set up my hired haulers under my company?
When you invite a Hauler, make sure that the Company name is Typed out fully if it is new. If the company is already in the platform, select the gray drop...
Thu, 30 May, 2024 at 1:47 PM
What is the difference between the "View as Broker" vs "View as Owner operator" toggles?
Are you a Broker that is confused when looking at your app versus your web browser?  Brokers are responsible for creating jobs, dispatching operators fo...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 3:19 PM
How do I create a job on the Iron Sheepdog Platform?
 *Also note that the Owner Operators are the dispatchers for their own company, make sure to send them the notifications and NOT their haulers. They wi...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 1:43 PM
How do I create a Site and a GeoFence in Iron Sheepdog?
Job Sites and Geofences are important because they can accurately track the haulers to ensure that they are working the job and arriving at the correct si...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 1:41 PM
How can I duplicate/clone the same job for another day?
How to Clone a Job Cloning a job is helpful for setting up jobs that are similar each day.  This is a feature that is used daily by all our Brokers a...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 1:42 PM
How do I remote check in and check out a hauler.
A Broker needs to know how to remote check in and check out a hauler. It is important to make sure the hauler is being clocked in or clocked out for a sp...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 3:21 PM
How do I put a job back in progress after it has been put in review?
Sometimes a job will need to restart or resume after a task  has been put in review. This can be done and is an important tool for Brokers to know how ...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 3:22 PM
How to flag a task.
As a Broker you may need to Flag a task due to a discrepancy or to bring attention to a task. This feature is important because it allows you to double c...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 1:46 PM
How to view the Load Count Analysis and hauler tracks.
Load Cycle Analysis is a helpful tool to analyze your job after it has been completed. Being able to look at your haulers tracks (Bread crumbs) can hel...
Tue, 28 May, 2024 at 1:46 PM