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Using shipment tags in route planning

Use tags to control routing, priorities, and equipment choices

What shipment tags do

Shipment tags mark special requirements that affect planning.

Planners use tags to:

  • Highlight special‑handling freight

  • Filter and prioritize orders

  • Enforce equipment and skill requirements

 

Common tags

Tag

Meaning

Planning impact

APPT

Appointment required

Keep on routes that meet a set window

LFGT

Liftgate required

Assign to liftgate‑equipped assets only

26FT

Max 26’ equipment

Assign to shorter equipment only

HAZ

Hazardous materials

Assign to HAZ‑qualified assets/drivers

FRZN

Frozen / temperature‑controlled freight

Assign to temp‑controlled equipment

Two tag types:

  • Informational: Visibility only (e.g., APPT, CALL1HR)

  • Skill‑enforced: Tied to asset skills; restrict assignments (e.g., LFGT, HAZ, 26FT, FRZN)

Where tags come from

Tags typically enter Route Planning through:

  • Integrations: TMS/ERP/WMS send tags on shipments

  • Inbound Shipments page: Dispatch or admins add/edit tags

  • Location defaults: Locations apply tags to all related shipments

Planners mainly consume tags rather than configure them.

How to use tags when planning

1. Filter and group freight

  • Filter inbound shipments by tag to:

    • Build APPT routes first

    • Group LFGT / 26FT shipments for the right equipment

    • Separate HAZ / FRZN freight into dedicated routes

2. Prioritize critical work

  • Use tags to mark:

    • High‑priority customers

    • At‑risk or re‑delivery shipments

  • Plan these shipments early and place them on routes that receive closer attention.

3. Prevent equipment mismatches

  • Check that:

    • LFGT, HAZ, 26FT, FRZN shipments sit on assets with matching skills

    • Non‑qualified assets do not carry those tags

  • If mismatches appear, review tags, skills, or manual overrides.

Tags and optimization

  • Informational tags

    • Do not change optimization logic directly

    • Help planners group and sequence freight intelligently

  • Skill‑enforced tags

    • Restrict which assets can receive a shipment

    • Can leave shipments unassigned if no compatible asset is in scope