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Why can't I assign a driver to a route block?

If you’re unable to assign a driver to a route block in Laminar Copilot, there are a few common reasons the assignment may be restricted.

1. Driver has a scheduling conflict

The driver may already be assigned to a different route block that overlaps with the one you're trying to assign.

  • Use the Driver Breakdown page to check if the driver is already scheduled during that time.
  • Copilot will block overlapping assignments to avoid scheduling conflicts.

2. Driver is unavailable

The driver may be marked as unavailable due to:

  • Time Off Blocks (visible in the Breakdown and Time Off Tracker views)
  • Unavailability status marked in the Driver Roster

Drivers marked as unavailable during the block’s timeframe cannot be assigned.

3. Driver exceeds DOT 60/70 Rule

Laminar Copilot enforces DOT hour limits using the 60/70 Rule:

  • No more than 60 hours of work in any 7-day period
  • No more than 70 hours of work in any 8-day period

If assigning the block would cause the driver to exceed these limits, Copilot will prevent the assignment.

  • Check the driver's total hours in the Driver Breakdown view.

4. Driver does not have the correct Route Type assigned

Each route block is associated with a Route Type, and drivers must have that same Route Type assigned in the Driver Roster to be eligible.

  • If the Route Type doesn’t match, Copilot will block the assignment.
  • To override this, you can check the Exception box during the assignment process to allow the driver to be assigned regardless of Route Type.

Note: Please check future routes to see if the driver is assigned to routes in future weeks, making them unavailable to take a route in the current week. 

If none of the above apply and you still can’t assign the driver, contact our Support Team through Amazon Chime for assistance.

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