Create Load Screens

Use the Create Load screen to create loads.

Table 1. Create Load, Load
Fields
Load # Enter the load number.
Enterprise Select the enterprise which maintains the ownership of the load during the delivery process.
Load Type Select the load type.

You can customize this filed as per your business practices.

Shipment Mode Select the shipment mode for the shipment. Values include 'LTL', 'TL', 'PARCEL'
Carrier Service Code Select the Carrier service you want to use to transport the load.
Table 2. Create Load, Additional Info
Fields
BOL # Enter the load's bill of lading number.
Seal # Enter the load's seal number.
PRO # Enter the load's PRO number, if applicable.

This value is populated automatically by based on the PRO Number Generation settings. For more information about PRO number generation settings, see the Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Foundation: Warehouse Management System Configuration Guide.

Trailer # Enter the trailer number of the vehicle used to carry the load.
POD # Enter the Proof Of Delivery (POD) number to indicate the date on which the load was delivered.
Table 3. Create Load, Origin
Fields
At Shipment Origin Select At Shipment Origin to designate the load's origin node to be same as the shipment contained in the load.
At Node Select At Node and enter the applicable node to designate this node as the load's origin.
At Address Select At Address and enter the address to designate this address as the load's origin.

Choose the Address Details icon to add the address. For more information, see the Sterling Logistics Management User Help.

Table 4. Create Load, Destination
Fields
At Shipment Destination Select At Shipment Destination to designate the load's destination node to be same as the shipment contained in the load.
At Node Select At Node and enter the applicable node to designate this node as the load's destination.
At Address Select At Address and enter the address to designate this address as the load's destination.

Choose the Address Details icon to add the address. For more information, see the Sterling Logistics Management User Help.

Click the Save button. This takes you to the Load Details screen. For more information, see the Sterling Logistics Management User Help.