LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling
LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling: A freemium dock scheduler with self-service booking, yard visibility, and API connectivity. Ranked #13 of 24 in Dock Scheduling Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for teams prioritizing free access and API connectivity.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forTeams prioritizing free access and API connectivity
- Free planYes
- Dock door schedulingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes dock scheduling and carrier self-service
- QR check-in, document capture, and yard-status visibility
- API, webhooks, analytics, and AI-supported insights
Where it doesn't
- Free access is limited to one facility and limited appointment volume
- Paid plan scope and differences are not clearly defined
- Platform access is centered on web and API
Our verdict on LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling
LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling is a cloud platform for distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, retail, 3PL, and logistics teams. Its core workflow publishes facility availability, applies dock and capacity rules, accepts carrier appointment requests, and records schedule changes. Carriers can book appointments themselves, while teams can manage dock assignments, driver details, PO/BOL information, files, photos, and claims documentation. The product is a fit for operations teams that need more structure around dock scheduling without limiting the workflow to appointments alone.
The freemium model gives smaller operations a starting point through LoadMetrics Free, which includes dock scheduling, carrier self-service, supporting documents, and claims documentation. The free offering is designed for one facility and limited appointment volume, and it includes an optional 30-Day Complete Platform Preview. The published plans also include Dock Scheduling tiers with everything in LoadMetrics Free and higher scheduling capacity, while Standard adds the complete LoadMetrics Platform: connected scheduling, freight execution, yard activity, documentation, carrier workflows, and analytics. The plan lineup gives teams a path from basic scheduling to broader operational coverage, although the paid tiers are not differentiated in much detail.
LoadMetrics stands out when scheduling needs to connect with surrounding freight and yard processes. QR-based driver check-in, dock and yard-status visibility, activity history, analytics, AI-supported insights, API access, and webhook event updates extend the product beyond a simple appointment calendar. Integrations include ERP, WMS, TMS, CSV import/export, API, and webhooks, supporting connection with existing operational systems. Teams seeking free access, carrier self-service, and integration options should consider it; organizations needing clearly defined paid-tier boundaries or a platform outside web and API access may prefer a more specifically documented alternative.
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LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Dock door scheduling | Yes |
| Carrier self-service | Yes |
| Appointment requests | Yes |
| Driver check-in | Yes |
| Recurring appointments | Not verified |
| Dock door limit | Not verified |
| Supported load types | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: ERP, WMS, TMS, CSV import/export, API, Webhooks See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | loadmet.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling integrations
LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- ERP
- WMS
- TMS
- CSV import/export
- API
- Webhooks
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Alternatives to LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling
- DataDocksA broad dock and yard platform for large sites with mobile and integration needs.9.4
- ProDocksA low-cost dock scheduling option with self-service booking and live dock visibility.9.2
- SimpleDockA practical free-to-start dock scheduler with strong connectivity options.9.1
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