While conducting an End of Shift $($EOS$)$ Yard Audit you notice a virtual$/$physical mismatch. System shows four trailers virtually parked at Dock Doors $102,104,105$ and $106.$ Physical inspection of Yard status reveals all four Dock Door parking spots empty. What are some of the operational impacts of failing to comply with trailer check$-$out process Standard Operating Procedure $($SOP$)?$

Linehaul driver on road with trailers virtually parked at station Yard will be missing required Department of Transportation $($DOT$)$ credentials. Failure to present DOT credentials to highway patrol or local law enforcement upon demand risks fines, court appearance and possible license suspension.

Actual yard availability will be inaccurate. This can lead to operational delays for both downstream and upstream customers. This can cause an interruption in flow data of various assets like packages, trailers, and go$-$carts.

The virtual$/$physical mismatch on Dock Doors $102,104,105$ and $106$ will automatically alert senior leadership to Trailer Dock Release $($TDR$)$ safety miss. If the TDR audit on your shift failed to document any safety risk and warning alerts were sent to leadership, the serious discrepancy may result in disciplinary consequences.

Physical trailers that have already departed the Yard will remain unavailable to pick$-$up next scheduled load from Fulfillment Center $($FC$)$ or Sort Center $($SC$)$ until virtual status mismatch is resolved. This can cause an interruption in flow package volume to regional delivery stations.