Dispatch · updated 2026-08-08

How to reorder a driver's stops in Dumpster Controls

Stop order is the route. Change the sequence any time before a stop starts, and the numbers, connectors, and map update to match.

1. ## Desktop: drag within the lane
   Drag a card up or down inside the same driver lane and drop it in the new position.
2. ## Desktop alternative: hover arrows
   Hover a card to reveal small up and down chevrons on its right edge. Click them to move the stop one position at a time.
3. ## Mobile: use the chevrons
   In a driver's task list on the phone, each card has up and down chevron buttons on its right side. Drag-and-drop is disabled on mobile.
4. ## Let it save
   The "Saving..." chip shows while the new order is written. Cards are protected from further moves until it finishes.

What happens next

• Sequence numbers renumber instantly, and the leg connectors between cards recalculate the loaded versus empty truck states.
• If the driver reorders their own route from their app, you will see a toast like "Reordered by {driver}" and the lane updates live.

Troubleshooting

A card refuses to move.

Stops that are "IN ROUTE", "COMPLETED", or "FULL DUMPSTER" are pinned and skipped by reordering.

Related guides

• How to view a driver's route on the map in Dumpster Controls
• How to assign a task with drag-and-drop in Dumpster Controls

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