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The dispatch list provides the trailer loading schedule used by dock supervisors to control the outbound workflow. CLT ''Dispatch and Tracking'' defines this list as a time-based coordination tool that identifies when each outbound trailer should arrive, be loaded, and depart. It helps balance labor, equipment, and dock-door availability. While the Shipping Manifest details the cargo already loaded, the dispatch list focuses on planning and sequencing. The Bill of Lading becomes effective only after loading is complete. The CLT stresses disciplined scheduling as essential to maintaining carrier appointment windows and reducing dwell time. Effective use of dispatch lists supports just-in-time shipping operations and maximizes dock efficiency.

CLT teaches that hazmat packaging/containers must comply with U.S. DOT hazardous materials regulations (administered by PHMSA). In practice, training materials commonly reference ''USDOT-approved'' packaging that meets performance standards (e.g., UN specification packaging), correct closure instructions, and required markings/labels. FMCSA governs motor carrier operations, HAZCOM is a communication standard, and PHMSA is the DOT agency---but the compliance umbrella is USDOT hazmat rules.

CLT notes that hazardous materials shipping papers (DOT-required) must include correct descriptions (proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number), quantity, shipper/consignee info, emergency contact number, and be legibly printed or typed (mechanical). The requirement is primarily English for U.S. domestic shipments; many rules require English and Spanish, but the core regulatory requirement is legibility, not necessarily exclusively English text. Thus ''text in English'' is not an unconditional exception, but among those listed, ''text in English'' is the least direct regulatory requirement compared to accurate description, emergency contact, and legibility.

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A Yard Management System (YMS) is a logistics tool used to manage the movement, location, and status of trailers and containers within a distribution center's yard. CLT 4.0 describes YMS as an extension of warehouse management, providing real-time visibility into trailer positions, load status, and dock assignments. It coordinates yard jockey movements and reduces congestion, dwell time, and detention fees. Unlike an IMS or ERP---which manage inventory or enterprise data---YMS specifically enhances outbound/inbound trailer efficiency. It often integrates with WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transportation Management System) for seamless dock scheduling and carrier communication.

In CLT receiving, discrepancies (overages, shortages, damages) are treated through a controlled exception process. Best practice is to segregate any unexpected quantity from standard flow, document the variance against the purchase order/advance notice, and trigger the facility's discrepancy resolution workflow. This prevents accidental putaway, protects inventory accuracy, and provides traceability for supplier/carrier claims. MSSC's CLT ''Receive products'' key activities emphasize verifying shipments against documents (PO/ASN), identifying and documenting exceptions, and following facility procedures to quarantine or otherwise segregate nonconforming product until disposition. Doing so supports inventory control accuracy and downstream order fulfillment quality. Failing to segregate can contaminate on-hand balances and create picking/shipping errors later. Over-communicating to a driver without documentation does not resolve the record variance, and treating overages as ''bonus'' violates inventory integrity and contract terms.

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