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Still new to prime. I haven't been able to figure out if the load assingment has anyone way of knowing if its a drop/hook or live load/unload.

 

No way that I know of unless it actually says it. My FM always tells me if its a drop and hook.

 

This is not full proof but usually if at the 01 it says CONF###### (numbers) on drop is is usually a drop hook at shipper. I haven't had a drop hook at 90 in so long I though we quit doing them. LOL

 

I just did a drop/hook at 90 patato load.

 

A "CONF" confirmation number has nothing to do with whether you have a drop n' hook at either end. Quite frequently that's the number that gets you through the gate. If you're going to a Walmart DC as a destination, make sure you have a confirmation number.

There is a field in the 01 page that is marked "TRAILER" - if that has a legitimate trailer number in there, it is a drop n' hook, as will be something marked "SPOT TRAILER." None of this guarantees that you are getting a loaded trailer if the shipper is behind. You should be prepared to go either way when you arrive at a shipper - clean trailer, full reefer tank - check the 01 page and the macro 19 notes for precooling. Experience will help you to anticipate what you're up against. If it's an ice cream load, you'd better be around -10 before you hit the gate.

As far as the 90 is concerned... if it's Walmart the word "DROP" is usually appended to the confirmation number. As Seebs mentioned, the best source of information on this is your FM. When you get the load, just message him back and ask the question. Just because we can drop at a specific receiver doesn't mean your load isn't going to be a live unload... so its best not to assume!

 

Conf# is not a tell tale sign. Every Wal mart DC appt has a conf#, and there are only a small percentage of DCs we drop and hook.

Now, you can have obvious indicators that a location is a place we drop and hook. However, they can just as easily become live load and unload situations.

Here are some good indicators anywhere in a dispatch message. "spot trailer" "trailer must have 3/4 tank of full or more". An actual trailer number in the message that isn't the one you are currently under.

Macro 19 can give you info also.

Sometimes there are no indications at all... And you get pleasantly surprised.

 

Yeah, I think IP said it better... We must have been working on our responses at the same time

 

Oh yeah... and on meat loads, always look to see if the 01 page or macro 19 page specifies whether you have a washout at the shipper. Produce loads... make sure you get a washout before arriving.

We also have some shippers that demand a bone dry trailer (anything with raw sugar involved) - that can be a major pain, especially if you ran down to the ol' Streakin' Beacon right after getting unloaded. GRRRR!

 

Chocolate (not necessarily candy) loads have the dry trailer deal too.

 

I usually just know that if I'm hooked to a trailer I like (new, light, super singles, no effin air leaks) that my next stop is a drop and hook!