Creating a Claim in Datatruck helps you track incidents and related details for drivers, trucks, and loads. Follow the steps below to create and manage a claim:

1. Go to Safety

• From the dashboard, click on Safety.
   

2. Create a Safety Task

• Click the Create Safety Task button in the top-right corner.

• From the dropdown, select Create task or Upload Using TruckGPT.

3. Fill Out Task Details

A new window will appear where you can enter the claim information:

• MC Number – Select the carrier from the list.

• Type – Choose Accident / Claim.

• Driver – Assign the driver involved.

• Date – Enter the date of the incident.

• Truck / Trailer – Select the equipment if applicable.

• Location, City, State – Fill in details about where the incident occurred.

• Notes – Add any additional information.

4. Specify the Claim

• At the bottom of the form, under Accident / Claim, select Claim.

• Additional fields such as Lawyer, Towing, Post Accident Drug Test, Closed Date can be updated if relevant.
   

5. Save the Claim

• Once all details are filled out, save the task.

• The claim will now appear in your Safety tasks list.

• You can also view all claims under the Claims tab for easy access. 

• Click on Approve.
  
  

We hope this article was helpful. However, if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Live Support.
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