Locations

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Key Use Cases

• Define operational rules for customer or network facilities

• Set handling times, trailer requirements, and operating hours

• Enable specific activities like Trailer Pool, Meet & Turn, or Driver Domicile

• Tag zones and assign location types to support optimization logic

• Reference geo-coordinates for map-based routing

 

 

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Navigation Overview

Access the module via Resources > Locations or the locations hyperlink in any Load/Trip Grid or Panel.

Use filters such as State, Support Activities, Type, or Zone to narrow the list.

Each row represents one unique location used across loads, trips, and dispatching.

 

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Locations Table View

 

Column	Description
Ref. #	System-generated or imported location reference code
Name	Full name of the location (e.g., DC, Warehouse, Pool)
Type	Category of the facility (Customer, Other, Terminal, Carrier)
Support Activities	Operational tags like Trailer Pool, Driver Domicile, Relay
Avg Handling Time	Expected average time spent at location during stop
Address/City/State	Physical address components
Zone	Optimization zone assigned to the location
Required Trailer Count	Number of trailers the site requires on hand
Operating Hours	Time windows allowed for stops to occur
Notes	Any user-entered freeform notes

 

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Adding or Editing a Location

Click + Add Location or select an existing row and choose Edit.

 

General Info

• Reference Code: Unique identifier used for mapping or integrations

• Location Name: Display name seen throughout dispatch and optimization

• Location Type: Classifies the facility (Customer, Carrier, Yard, etc.)

• Avg. Handling Time: Default stop dwell time in minutes (e.g., 30m)

 

Operating Hours

• Set hours for each day of the week

• Toggle Operates 24/7 or adjust time sliders manually

• Add additional windows (e.g., 6am–10am and 4pm–8pm)

 

Supported Activities

• Checkboxes:

  • Driver Domicile

  • Meet & Turn

  • Relay

  • Sort

  • Trailer Pool

   

Address

• Address, City, State, Zip, Country

• Latitude / Longitude (optional overrides)

• Timezone (required for accurate appointment translation)

 

Notes

• Internal planning info, exceptions, or comments

 

Click Save to store the location and make it available for trip/stop planning.

 

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Data Dictionary

 

Field	Description	Example
Reference Code	Unique ID used internally or for external integration	APPREG-ZUNI
Location Name	Human-readable name	Apple Regional DC – Zuni
Location Type	Facility classification	Customer, Carrier, Other
Avg. Handling Time	Default dwell time for all inbound/outbound stops	30m, 45m, 1h
Supported Activities	Tags that define what operations happen at the site	Trailer Pool, Relay
Operating Hours	Day/time windows allowed for scheduled appointments	Mon–Fri 00:01–23:59
Timezone	Local time zone used for appointment translation	PT, ET, CT, MT
Required Trailer Count	Number of trailers expected to be pre-positioned or dropped at location	3
Address, City, State, Zip	Full mailing and geolocation data	5387 Zuni Cir, Zuni, VA 23898
Latitude / Longitude	GPS coordinates (optional if address geocoded automatically)	36.86598 N, -76.830795 W
Notes	Freeform comments visible to users	Prefers early AM appointments
External System ID	Optional integration ID from a TMS or customer import	LOC-ZUNI-01