Trailers are stored in Carrier TMS for users to assign to drivers and trucks, and to store information related to trailers. This article will cover how to add a trailer to Carrier TMS. If you would like to add trailers in bulk, please see the Trailers Bulk Import (pending) article.
To add a new trailer:
1. On your left dashboard, go to Fleet > Trailers
2. On the trailers’ list page, click on the top right corner.
3. Enter in the trailer’s information:
- Registration Number - required
- Trailer Number - required
- State - information is stored
- In-Service Date - information is stored
- Make - information is stored
- Model - information is stored
- Year - information is stored
- VIN - information is stored
- Trailer Type - information is stored
- Trailer Length - information is stored
- Trailer Owner - information is stored
- Notes - information stored
4. Optional: To upload documents to the trailer, please review the How do I add a document to a driver, truck, or trailer? article.
5. Click to save the trailer details.
Important: The trailer number field can not be changed/updated after a trailer has been added to the system. Please contact the support team for further assistance.
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