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Overview
The FREIGHT FLAG cone has been specifically developed
for the trucking, warehouse and distribution industries.
The three-sided numbered cone attaches to and moves with
a given shipment. With specifically selected colors and
optic yellow numbered decals, each shipment is highly visible
and easy to locate. The FREIGHT FLAG system lends
itself to customization and innovation in its application.
Application
FREIGHT FLAGS can be used to identify and track every
shipment moved across a loading dock. It's recommended that
any shipment staged on the dock require a cone for quick
and easy identification.
All
shipments left on the dock would have a FREIGHT FLAG
number. These shipments could include appointment freight,
will call freight, OS&D freight, etc. Multiple cones can
be used to identify a shipment of more than one piece.
The
supervisor must decide the best location on the shipping
documents to mark FREIGHT FLAG color and number.
With one color cone being used, it's suggested to use a
number enclosed by a circle. With multiple colors, simply
add a color abbreviation (for example: O19,
or G54):
•••
Orange - O
•••
Yellow - Y
•••
Green - G
•••
Red - R
•••
Blue - B
•••
White - W
••• Black
- BL
The
FREIGHT FLAG system is a "locating system".
Check your order before assigning a number and double check
the order when it's retrieved. Remember
that once the order has been picked up, the cone can be
removed from the shipment and re-used.
Attachment Instructions
Banding
Strap Attachment
Each cone has two slots which can be used to anchor it to
a shipment that's been banded or secured with straps. Lift
the banding strap slightly and slide the cone's slot underneath
until it clears the raised portion. Release the strap so
it can slide into the slot.
Shrinkwrap
Attachment
Each cone has one three-pronged trap for use with shrinkwrapped
shipments. Find a flat portion on top of the order that
has been shrinkwrapped. Make a four-inch hole in the section
of "wrap" approximately four inches from the outside
edge. Do not break the outside edge of the wrap. Now bunch
the wrap together to form a thin line and lace it under
the center prong - the line of wrap should be under all
three prongs. To remove, simply pull the cone off the order,
breaking the thin portion of the wrap.
Loose
Box Attachment
If the shipment doesn't involve banding, strapping or shrinkwrap,
the cone may be secured with adhesive tape. Simply place
the cone on the highest and most visible point on the shipment.
Tear off a piece of adhesive tape and apply to the base
of the cone - do not apply over the top of the cone, as
this will cover the 2" document holder.
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