About Messages

DriverMate can receive messages from the dispatcher.

How messages are received are determined by properties.
Table 1. Message Properties
Property Description Default
New Message Alert

Specifies how to alert the driver that there is a new message:

  • None – The device will not make any sound or vibrate if a new message is received.
  • Audio – A sound will be played when a new message is received.
  • Vibrate – The device will vibrate when a new message is received.
  • Audio and Vibrate – The device will play a sound and vibrate when a new message is received.
 None
New Message Alert Duration Specifies the duration in seconds that new alert messages will be played. Once all alerts have been cleared, the duration limit will be reset and alert tones will be allowed to play again. 300
New Message Alert Interval Specifies how often alert tones will be played until the New Message Alert Duration has elapsed. 60
Confirm Message Notifications If enabled, the driver must confirm incoming messages. YES and NO buttons are displayed to drivers when an acknowledgment is required. On
Include Event Info in Text Messages If enabled, event information is included in text messages from DriverMate. On

If messages are enabled, the message button Message Button: White Envelope is displayed.