Updating load header information

To update an existing load:

  1. From the Load Management (LDM) menu select Create/Update. The Add/Update Load (ML1) screen is displayed.
  2. Specify at least one of the following to select the load to update.
    Load Number
    Specify the load ID that the system assigns.
    Trailer #
    Specify the trailer number if a trailer number is assigned.
    Door #
    Specify the current door number.
    Based on the information you enter, the system searches load records to find the current open loads that match your criteria.
  3. The Add/Update Load (ML2) screen is displayed.

    Specify this information.

    Ship To
    Specify the customer to whom to ship the order. Specify the customer code or press F2 to select from a list of customers.
    ExtLd
    Specify the external or alternate load ID. The system supplies this value the load links to a shipment on another system.
    Trlr#
    Specify the trailer number. You must enter a value here to begin the load process.
    Tr Type:
    Specify the trailer type for the load. Specify a valid type or press F2 to select from a list of available trailer types.
    Door
    Specify the door number for the location to which to load the trailer.
    Route
    Specify the route number assigned to the load if one exists.
    Carrier
    Specify the carrier for the load. Specify the carrier code or press F2 to select from a list of carriers.
    Status
    Specify Open for the status of the load. Use this field only to update the status from New to Open.
    Departure Time
    Specify the date and time for the load to depart. Use the in hh:mm:ss format for the time.