Adding a trailer

To add a trailer:

  1. Select Appointments > Trailer
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify this information as applicable:
    Trailer Key
    Accept the system-assigned number or specify a unique number.
    Trailer Number
    Specify the trailer number.
    Trailer Status
    Select a status or accept the system-assigned default status of Created.
    Trailer Type
    Select Pallet or Trailer.
    Type
    Select Inbound or Outbound. If you specify Inbound, in the Inbound ASN/Receipt section at the bottom of the screen, you can link ASNs to the trailer. If you specify Outbound, in the Order section at the bottom of the screen, you can link shipment orders to the trailer.
    Carrier
    Specify the code for the carrier to which the trailer belongs.
  4. Specify this optional information as applicable:
    Seal No.
    Specify up to five seal numbers.
    Notes
    Specify any special requirements or observations.
    Seal Status
    Specify Opened, Closed, or Tampered.
    Arrival Time
    Specify the time that the trailer is expected to arrive or leave blank.
    Clean
    Specify a description of the cleanliness of the trailer.
    Temperature
    Specify up to three temperature readings. These readings can be from the nose (front), middle, and tail (end) of the trailer.
    Departure Time
    Specify the time that the trailer is expected to depart or leave blank.
    Door
    Specify the warehouse door number that the trailer is assigned to, if known.
  5. To associate an ASN or shipment order with the trailer, click Add in the bottom half of the screen where an Inbound or Outbound order can be linked to the trailer. A list of open receipts or shipment orders is displayed. Select the receipts or orders for this trailer. You can associate multiple receipts or orders with a trailer.
  6. Click Save.