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Understanding Your CertiAlert Dashboard

CertiAlert Team
March 3, 2025
5 min read
< p > Your CertiAlert dashboard is your command center for carrier compliance management.This guide explains each section and how to use it effectively.

< h2 > Dashboard Layout < h3 > Top Navigation < ul >
  • Dashboard: Main overview (current page)
  • Carriers: Detailed carrier list and management
  • Settings: Account preferences and configuration
  • User Menu: Profile, billing, and logout options
  • < h3 > Quick Actions Bar < ul >
  • Add Carrier: Quickly add a new carrier
  • Import CSV: Bulk import carriers from spreadsheet
  • Generate Report: Export compliance reports
  • < h2 > Status Overview Cards < h3 > Total Carriers < p > Shows your total carrier count and plan limit:

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  • Current number of carriers
  • < li > Plan limit(e.g., "42 of 50") < li > Visual indicator of capacity usage < h3 > Compliance Summary < p > Color - coded breakdown of carrier statuses:

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  • Valid: Green - compliant carriers
  • Warning: Yellow - attention needed soon
  • Critical: Orange - urgent action required
  • Expired: Red - non-compliant carriers
  • < h3 > Upcoming Expirations < p > Shows carriers with documents expiring in the next 30 days:

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  • Count of carriers needing attention
  • < li > Link to filtered view of expiring carriers < li > Quick access to take action < h2 > Carrier List Section < h3 > List View Features < ul >
  • Status Indicators: Color-coded status badges
  • Company Information: Name, DOT/MC numbers
  • < li > Next Expiration: Upcoming expiration date
  • Quick Actions: Edit, view, or send alerts
  • < h3 > Sorting and Filtering < ul >
  • Sort by status, company name, or expiration date
  • < li > Filter by compliance status < li > Search by carrier name or DOT number < li > Toggle between list and card views < h2 > Recent Activity Feed < p > Track important events and changes:

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  • New document uploads
  • < li > Status changes < li > Expiration notifications sent < li > Carrier additions or modifications < h2 > Alerts and Notifications < h3 > Alert Bell Icon < ul >
  • Click to see recent alerts
  • < li > Red badge shows unread count < li > Mark alerts as read / unread < h3 > Alert Types < ul >
  • Document expirations
  • < li > Missing required documents < li > Status changes requiring attention < li > System notifications < h2 > Mobile Dashboard < h3 > Mobile - Optimized Features < ul >
  • Responsive layout for phone / tablet
  • < li > Swipe gestures for quick actions < li > Touch - friendly buttons and navigation < li > Essential information prioritized < h3 > Mobile Quick Actions < ul >
  • Tap carrier name to view details
  • < li > Long press for action menu < li > Pull to refresh data < li > Share carrier information via email / SMS < h2 > Customizing Your Dashboard < h3 > View Preferences < ul >
  • Choose default carrier sorting
  • < li > Set number of carriers to display < li > Customize status color preferences < li > Hide / show specific information columns < h3 > Notification Settings < ul >
  • Enable / disable desktop notifications
  • < li > Set alert sound preferences < li > Choose email digest frequency < li > Configure mobile push notifications < h2 > Dashboard Actions < h3 > Bulk Operations < ul >
  • Select multiple carriers
  • < li > Send batch reminder emails < li > Export selected carrier data < li > Update multiple carriers at once < h3 > Quick Filters < ul >
  • Click status badges to filter by status
  • < li > Use date ranges for expiration filtering < li > Save frequently used filter combinations < li > Share filtered views with team members < h2 > Performance and Loading < h3 > Data Refresh < ul >
  • Dashboard auto - refreshes every 5 minutes
  • < li > Real - time updates for critical changes < li > Manual refresh button available < li > Offline mode shows last known data < h3 > Large Carrier Lists < ul >
  • Pagination for 50 + carriers
  • < li > Lazy loading for better performance < li > Search to quickly find specific carriers < li > Virtual scrolling for smooth experience < h2 > Keyboard Shortcuts < ul >
  • A: Add new carrier
  • I: Import CSV
  • R: Refresh dashboard
  • /: Focus search box
  • < li > Esc: Close modals/dropdowns < h2 > Troubleshooting < h3 > Dashboard Not Loading < ul >
  • Check internet connection
  • < li > Clear browser cache and cookies < li > Try incognito / private browsing mode < li > Contact support if issues persist < h3 > Data Not Updating < ul >
  • Click refresh button
  • < li > Check if browser is blocking updates < li > Verify account permissions < li > Look for system status notifications
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