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How to Create Vendors of Different Types

Macy Williams
Macy Williams
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Go to Customer Management > Vendors > Click Create in the top right corner.

Step 2. Vendor Details Section

By simply choosing Create you'll open up the vendor details section. Fill out the following key fields:

  • Vendor Name (Required): Enter the name of the vendor.

  • Email Address (Optional): Add a valid contact email.

  • Notes (Optional): Use this for internal notes (e.g., payment terms, specialties).

  • Vendor ID (MC Number) (Optional): Helpful if the vendor is a carrier.  

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Step 3. Select Vendor Type

Click the Type dropdown to choose from:

  • Carrier – External freight carriers you contract with for hauling.

  • Truck Owner – Owner-operators or vendors providing trucks.

  • Shop – Maintenance and repair shops.

  • Others – Any vendor that doesn’t fall into the above categories (e.g., fuel providers, insurance agencies).

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Step 4. Billing Address Info (Optional)

After selecting the vendor type you may also fill in the billing address.

  • Address Line 1 & 2

  • City

  • State

  • Zip Code

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Step 5. Physical Address Info (Optional)

  • If the vendor’s mailing address is the same as the billing address, check the box that says “Same as billing address."

  • Otherwise, fill in the separate physical address fields.

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Step 6. Save the Vendor

Once all required fields are completed:

  • Click the Save button in the top-right corner.

You’ve now successfully added a vendor to your system!

We hope this article was helpful. However, if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Live Support.
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