What is the purpose of the Audit/History tab on a load?

• A. To store notes about shipment modifications.
• B. To track changes, who made them, when, and maintain an audit trail for compliance.
• C. To store routing information.
• D. To archive completed loads.

Answer: (B)

The Audit/History tab is all about traceability. It records every change made to a load—who made the change, when it happened, and exactly what was altered—creating a clear record of how the load’s data has evolved. This audit trail supports accountability and regulatory/compliance needs, helps with troubleshooting, and makes it possible to verify actions during disputes or audits. For example, if the delivery date or carrier changes, the history shows the user, the time, and the before-and-after values.

This function isn’t intended for storing free-form notes about shipment modifications, nor for keeping routing details (those belong in the routing area), and it isn’t the place to archive completed loads (archiving is handled separately). The essence of this tab is to provide a transparent record of all edits to a load.