Managing addresses accurately is essential for smooth operations. Our address input system allows for manual entry, additional address details, and precise location pinning to ensure flexibility and accuracy across different workflows.
The address input system allows:
Manual Address Entry: When Google autocomplete doesn’t recognize an address, you can manually input it with all required fields, including country.
Address Line 2: You can now add optional details like apartment numbers, suites, or dock information, ensuring every address is as precise as possible.
Map Pinning for Coordinates: When accurate coordinates are necessary, you can drop a pin on the map to specify the location manually.
These features are now consistent across most address input forms, reducing errors and ensuring smoother workflows.
Address Input and Standardization
We've significantly enhanced how addresses are entered and managed across Alvys! These updates provide you with greater flexibility and accuracy, ensuring all your address data is precise and consistent for critical workflows like driver routing, mileage calculations, and invoice generation.
User Roles with Access: This feature is available to all users who have access to edit or create addresses within the Alvys system (e.g., Dispatchers, Load Planners, Admins, Onboarders).
Summary: You can manually enter addresses even if Google Autocomplete doesn't find a match, add an optional Address Line 2 for specific details (like apartment or dock numbers), and manually set precise coordinates by dropping a pin on a map. These improvements are applied consistently across most address forms in Alvys.
How to Use the Address Input
The enhanced address input features are available anytime you create or edit an address within Alvys. Follow these steps:
Searching for an Address (Primary Method)
Alvys continues to use Google Autocomplete as the primary tool for searching and selecting addresses.
Navigate to an Address Input Form:
Go to any page or modal where you need to enter or edit an address (e.g., Load Creation, Company Profile, Driver Profile, Load Details Page - Stops section).
Search Using Autocomplete:
Begin typing the address into the search field. Google Autocomplete will provide suggestions as you type.
Select the correct address from the dropdown list of suggestions.
Manual Entry if Address Not Found
If Google Autocomplete does not return a match for the address you are trying to enter, you can now manually input the address details.
Type Full Address Manually:
If no suitable match appears in the autocomplete suggestions, you can continue to type the full address (Street, City, State, Zip Code) into the respective fields manually.
Add Optional Address Line 2:
A new, optional field for Address Line 2 is now available. Use this field to add additional details such as:
Apartment numbers (e.g., "Apt 125")
Suite details (e.g., "Suite 200")
Dock numbers (e.g., "Dock 3")
Building numbers or specific floor information.
This field is free-form text, allowing you to capture any extra necessary details.
Manual Coordinates (Drop a Pin on a Map)
For addresses where precise geolocation is required (e.g., for stops on a load), you can now manually set the exact coordinates by dropping a pin on a map.
Access the Map for Coordinates:
After entering the address, or if the system requires coordinates, you will see a map interface.
Drop a Pin:
You can manually adjust the location by clicking or dragging a pin on the map.
This ensures that even if Google Autocomplete provides a general address, you can pinpoint the exact location for accurate driver routing and tracking.
Consistency Across Pages
The address input, Address Line 2, and manual coordinates are applied consistently across most address forms throughout the Alvys system, including but not limited to:
Company profile (Physical, Invoicing addresses)
Driver Profile (Physical Address, Company Address)
Trucks (New Truck - Asset Leased From/To)
Subsidiary General Info (Physical Address, Remit Address)
Load Details Page (LDP) - Stops section (Add Stop, Split Trip)
LDP - Tenders section (External tab - Carrier details modal)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why would I need to manually enter an address if Google Autocomplete is available? A: Google Autocomplete is excellent for most common addresses, but it may not always recognize very new locations (like new construction sites), rural addresses, or highly specific internal locations (like a particular dock door within a large facility). Manual entry allows you to accurately capture these details.
Q: How does adding Address Line 2 help my operations? A: Address Line 2 allows you to provide precise details that are crucial for drivers (e.g., exact suite, apartment, or dock number). This reduces confusion, minimizes delays at pickup/delivery locations, and improves overall delivery accuracy.