FTL (Full Truckload) shipment is used when a load occupies an entire truck, allowing for direct, faster transit with minimal handling.
On this page:
Create a Full Truckload Shipment
Follow the steps below to schedule and manage your Full Truckload shipment.
1. Navigate to the Shipments page
In the left pane of the dashboard, click the
Manage Shipments menu. The Shipments page opens.
2. Create New Shipment
In the top-right corner of the screen, click the Add New button. (See figure above)
The New Shipment page opens for you to create a new shipment.
3. Select Shipment Mode
• On the New Shipment page, from the Shipment Mode dropdown, select TL.
4. Select Service Type
Select Service Type (Expedite/Standard)
5. Set Pickup Time
Under the Requested Pickup section:
a. Click the calendar icon and select the pickup date.
b. Select the desired pickup time range for your shipment.
6. Set Delivery Time
Under the Requested Delivery section:
a. Click the calendar icon and select the delivery date
b. Select the desired delivery time range for your shipment.
7. Enter Reference Numbers
Under the Reference Numbers section:
a. Enter the Purchase Order (PO) or Sales Order (SO) number associated with your shipment.
b. To add multiple reference numbers, click the + plus button.
To add additional reference numbers, under the Additional Reference Numbers section,
a. Enter the BOL Number/LDN or any other reference no (s)
b. To add multiple reference numbers, click the + button.
8. Add Special Instructions, if any
a. In the Special Instruction section, enter any specific handling requirements
for the shipment.
9. Set Pickup Location
In the left pane, from the Pickup list:
a. Select the pickup location
b. Select the Accessorial(s) if required.
c. Enter the pickup Instructions, if applicable.
10. Set Delivery Location
In the right pane, from the Delivery list, select the delivery location
a. Select the Accessorial(s) if required.
b. Enter Delivery Instructions, if applicable.
11. Save the Details
Click Save
The following page is displayed.
12. Add Item(s) to the Shipment
Click Add Item. The Add Item dialog box opens.
a. Select an existing item or click + to add a new item
b. Enter the Quantity and Unit
c. Click Save
13. Add a Carrier to the Shipment
Click Add Carrier. The Add Carrier dialog box opens.
a. Select an existing carrier or click + to add a new one.
b. Select a vehicle or click + to add a new one.
c. Select a driver or click + to add a new one.
d. Enter the Truck Number and Trailer Info.
e. Click Save.
Once the carrier is added, the system displays the message: Carrier added successfully.
The shipment is now ready for confirmation.
14. Generate Required Documents
You can now perform any of the following actions:
The selected documents are generated and displayed.
Add Additional Costs (If applicable)
To add costs:
1. On the right side of the Carrier section, click Add Costs.
2. Enter the applicable cost details as prompted.
3. Click Save
Add Tracker Type
Go to the Tracker Type menu near the Map View
2. Click Add Tracker.
The Tracker Type dialog box opens.
Enter the tracker details
a. Select Tracker Type
b. Enter the Tracking Id
c. Select the start date, time, and time zone
d. Click Save
The ‘tracker type added successfully’ message is displayed.
Tracking begins at the specified time once the tracker type is added. You can begin tracking the shipment when the driver starts the trip.