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OperationsUpdated 8/10/2025·6,232 views

Carrier Check-In

Quick answer

Drivers check in at the guard shack with BOL and a photo ID before entering the yard.

Full procedure

  1. 1Review the Carrier Check-In standard on the department portal before you begin.
  2. 2Confirm you have the required access, PPE, or tooling for the task.
  3. 3Drivers check in at the guard shack with BOL and a photo ID before entering the yard.
  4. 4Complete each step in sequence — do not skip or reorder.
  5. 5Record completion in the system of record (log, ticket, or checklist).
  6. 6Escalate any deviation from the standard through the escalation path.
  7. 7Debrief the team lead at handoff on anything unusual.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • Skipping the WMS/system logging step — every action must have a system record.
  • Not photographing exceptions before escalating.
  • Assuming verbal approval is enough — always capture the ticket or form ID.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Operations Shift Lead
Ext. 4128 · Slack #operations
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Operations

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Carrier Check-In Log
    OPS-222

My private notes

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Revision history

  1. 2025-08-10
    Version 1.1 republished by Priya Anand.
  2. 2026-05-13
    Reviewed for annual compliance.
  3. 2024-11-04
    Initial publication.
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