How to Add a Dock

After setting up your warehouse info and your operating hours, it is time to add a dock. 

1. Click on the Create Dock button
2. Choose the Dock name 
3. Choose the Dock number (optional)
4. Assign the Load Types that this Dock services
5. You may add instructions to the dock
6. Email Subscribers:
   - You can add email addresses that will be notified when an appointment is created or changed on this dock
7. Scheduling Portal Availability:
   - Enable or disable your warehouse on the Scheduling System.
8. Set Carrier Scheduling Restrictions:
   - Restrict how soon carriers can schedule an appointment. Set the minimum number of hours between the booking of an appointment and the appointment itself.
   - Set a different time to how soon carriers can edit or cancel an appointment. Set the minimum number of hours between the booking of an appointment and the appointment itself.
   Note: If disabled, the system will default to the above value.
   - Restrict how far in advance carriers can schedule an appointment. Set the maximum number of days out an appointment can be scheduled.
9. Dock Schedule:
   - Set the hours that the dock is available to accept appointments by clicking on the individual 30-minute tiles. You may create a specific schedule for the dock or copy the warehouse's operating hours. The dock's open hours must be within the warehouse's hours of operation. Users will not be able to schedule appointments outside of warehouse hours

Click 'Save Dock' at the bottom