Getting Started
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Click refresh button
< li > Check if browser is blocking updates
< li > Verify account permissions
< li > Look for system status notifications