Performing the transport (mobile)

To perform a transport, you need the Trail mobile app. With the app, you can add, read out, and return equipment for a transport.

If a transport plan has not yet been created, first see the guide:  Creating a new transport (mobile)

This article explains:

  1. Transport view in the mobile app
  2. Start a transport
  3. End the transport and deliver the equipment to the destination

Transport view in the mobile app

  1. Open the Trail mobile app
  2. Go to Menu > Transports
  3. Open the transport you want to view

  1. On the transport page, you can see:
    • The status of the transport
    • The items to be transported and their locations
    • Lock the contents – An additional setting. When the transport is locked, the items included in the transport cannot be changed.
  2. Under Selected scan mode, you can select the appropriate scanning mode depending on what you want to do:
    • Scan to transport: Scan items out for the transport.
    • Scan to plan: Plan which items should be transported.

Performing a transport – step by step

1. Accept the transport plan

The transport can be approved either in the browser or in the mobile app. Approval requires editor rights for transports.

2. Start the transport

A user with at least reader rights can start the transport.

Before starting, make sure Scan to transport is selected under the scan mode.

3. Collect the items

The items to be collected are shown at the bottom of the list. If you scan a main item, such as a roll cage, and its contents are included automatically.

  1. Tap the blue scan button.
  2. Scan the item's QR code or barcode.
  3. Once the item has been collected, it is shown in blue in the transport view.

4. Deliver the items to the destination

When you arrive at the destination, scan the destination location to update the location of the transported items.

  1. Tap the blue scan button.
  2. Scan the QR code of the destination location.
  3. Trail asks you to confirm the action → select Yes.
  4. The location of the items is updated to the new destination.

5. End the transport

  1. Once the transport is complete, tap End to finish the transport.

⭐ Tips for successful use:

  • Make sure the driver has access to the Trail iOS mobile app
  • Always use QR or barcode scanning to avoid mistakes
  • Agree in advance within your organization:
    • Who accepts the transports
    • Who performs the transports
    • Whether there is a receiver at the destination to assist the driver
  • Trail iOS mobile app is a great tool to perform the transport steps. If needed, Trail offers additional help for scanning with a 2D barcode scanner. To learn more, contact: sales@trail.fi