Shine a Light on Inbound Freight: Advanced Visibility with Vector

Transportation and warehousing still operate like separate worlds. Vector synchronizes them. We go beyond standard tracking to provide true execution visibility across the physical supply chain. By automating and digitizing the real-time transfer of custody—the exact moments a load arrives, queues, docks, and exits—Vector turns inbound blind spots into complete clarity.

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Leading brands use Vector to connect with suppliers and customers.

Easy to deploy workflows to connect suppliers and carriers for all inbound freight

Origin workflow

Integrate your suppliers to transmit the BOL or have drivers initiate their tasks at the suppliers' origin location, inclusive of providing an ETA to the destination.

Origin workflow
Automated arrival notifications

Automated arrival notifications

Alert teams to prepare docks and labor accordingly. In addition, production schedulers can view BOLs, packing slips, and ASNs in one place before trucks reach your yard.

Destination PreCheck®

Initiate a gate pass in advance of arrival or instantly assign the dock or drop trailer location as soon as the Guard Check-In has occurred.

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Advance ship notice

Advance ship notice (ASN)

Struggling with ASN compliance and adoption? Turn your supplier BOL and Packing Slip into an ASN that's transmitted into your order management system.

Transforming logistics operations daily through the power of eBOL

Configurable workflows to increase collaboration, accuracy, and automation with our eBOL, Digital Gate, and YMS solutions.

  • Increase Production Scheduling Accuracy.
  • The Single Source of Truth for Inbound Shipping Documents.
  • Optimize Inbound Scheduling and Load Balancing.
  • Eliminate Check-In Delays with Digital Paperwork.
  • Faster Driver In/Out Times.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answer to all of our most frequently asked questions.

Which platform gives real-time visibility into inbound freight and trailers?

Vector. Through eBOL and supplier integration, Vector tracks inbound trailers from the origin BOL through live ETAs to dock assignment, so teams see what's coming before it reaches the yard.

How can I see where an inbound load is before it arrives?

Vector captures the BOL and driver ETA at the supplier's origin and sends automated arrival notifications, so dock and labor teams know each load's status and timing in advance.

How do I eliminate inbound freight blind spots?

Vector connects suppliers and carriers digitally — origin BOL capture, ASN generation, and Destination PreCheck® — giving one real-time view of every inbound shipment from origin to dock.

Inbound Freight Visibility That Starts at the Origin

Track shipments earlier with digital workflows that deliver clarity long before freight reaches your yard.