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How to Upload Documents Using the Mobile App

Learn how to upload documents in the app quickly and correctly. Follow this guide to ensure your paperwork is saved hassle-free!

Written by Ryan Duffy

📋 Applies to: Drivers

Module: Driver Mobile App

Last reviewed: 2026-06 · Owner: Product

Upload trip documents directly from the Alvys driver app by selecting your load, choosing a document type, and submitting a photo or file: keeping paperwork current and ensuring timely driver payment.

Overview

The Alvys driver app makes it easy to submit, send, and attach all trip paperwork as it happens, keeping records current and ensuring drivers get paid quickly. You can upload photos taken in the moment or files already saved on your device. Accepted file formats are PDF, JPEG, PNG, and GIF. The maximum file size is 25 MB per upload. Management can also upload documents, such as carrier or customer rate confirmations, and make them visible to drivers. However, permissions must be configured to allow drivers to view these documents.

Before You Start

Required role: Driver. This feature is available to drivers only.

Prerequisites before beginning:

  • The Alvys driver app is installed on your device (Android 8.0 or later; iOS 15 or later)

  • Your driver account is set up and you are signed in

  • A trip has been assigned to you

  • The document you want to upload is ready: either on your device or available to photograph

Accepted formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, GIF

Maximum file size: 25 MB per file

Steps

  1. Select your load.

  2. Open the Alvys driver app and choose the load you want to add documents to from your load list.

  3. Go to the Documents tab.

  4. Inside the load, navigate to the Documents tab.

  5. Tap the upload button.

  6. Tap Upload to begin adding a document.

  7. Choose Camera or Gallery. Select how you want to provide the document:

  8. Camera: take a photo of the document using your device camera.

  9. Gallery: select an existing image or file already saved on your device.

  10. Capture the document (Camera only).

  11. If you chose Camera, position the document so it is clearly visible in the frame. You may optionally apply a black-and-white filter or keep the original photo. Tap Done when finished.

  12. Select the document type. Choose the appropriate document type from the list. The available types are:

  13. Bill of Lading

  14. Proof of Delivery

  15. Proof of Pickup

  16. Carrier Rate Confirmation

  17. Load Manifest

  18. Trip Report

  19. Temp. Log

  20. Scale Ticket

  21. Shipping Labels

  22. Notice of Assignment

  23. NOA (Notice of Assignment)

  24. Tap Upload to confirm. The document is saved to the load and immediately visible to your team.

💡 NOA and Notice of Assignment are both available as separate selections in the app. They refer to the same underlying document type; select whichever label matches the document you received.

Result

Your document is now uploaded and attached to the load. The office can see it right away. Drivers get paid faster when documents are submitted promptly after each stop.

Variations

Uploading multiple documents

Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each additional document. Each document is uploaded individually.

Uploading from Gallery instead of Camera

At step 4, select Gallery. Browse to the file on your device and select it. Continue from step 6 to assign the document type.

Troubleshooting

Upload button not visible

The Upload button appears only when a trip has been assigned to you in the Alvys system. Confirm with your dispatcher that the trip has been assigned to your account. If the trip is assigned and the button still does not appear, check whether an app update is available and install it. If neither of those resolves the issue, contact Alvys support.

Upload fails or file is rejected

The upload will fail if the file format is not PDF, JPEG, PNG, or GIF. The upload will also fail if the file exceeds 25 MB. Check the format and size of the file before retrying. Also confirm you have an active internet connection before uploading.

App shows device compatibility error

The Alvys driver app requires Android 8.0 or later, or iOS 15 or later. Rooted or jailbroken devices are not supported. If your device does not meet these requirements, the app may not function correctly. Upgrade your device's operating system if an update is available.

Upload Issues After App Update

If you encounter upload issues after updating the Alvys app, uninstall the app from your device and reinstall it from the appropriate app store. This solution is particularly effective for Android users but can also resolve issues on other devices.

FAQs

Q: Can I upload documents after the trip is completed?

A: Yes. You can upload documents to a load after the trip is completed as long as the load remains accessible in your app. Contact your dispatcher if a load you need to add documents to is no longer visible.

Q: What types of documents can I upload?

A: You can upload Bill of Lading, Proof of Delivery, Proof of Pickup, Carrier Rate Confirmation, Load Manifest, Trip Report, Temp. Log, Scale Ticket, Shipping Labels, Notice of Assignment, and NOA.

Q: Does the office see the document immediately?

A: Yes. Once you tap Upload and the upload completes, the document is immediately visible to your team in the Alvys system.

Q: Can I upload a PDF?

A: Yes. PDF is a supported format. Accepted formats are PDF, JPEG, PNG, and GIF. The file must be 25 MB or smaller.

Q: What if I selected the wrong document type?

A: Contact your dispatcher. Once a document type is selected and uploaded, it cannot be changed in the app. Your dispatcher can correct the document type from the back office.

Q: Why can’t I see a document uploaded by the office?

A: Document visibility depends on the permissions set in your profile. By default, drivers can view receipts and PODs uploaded to a load. To enable visibility for additional document types, such as rate confirmations, your dispatcher must update your permissions.

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