• DIRECT ACCESS
  • LOAD DATA
  • HUMAN REVIEW
  • FAST SEARCH

How to retrieve shipping documents with your AI

Connect Axle to your AI client to pull scanned paperwork for any active shipment instantly.

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Short answer

How can I get shipping docs for a load using AI?

Tell your AI which load you need, and it will search your Axle account to find and pull the specific scanned files. You'll get the direct links or files you need without logging into a dashboard. Here is how the process works.

The results

What you get

The AI handles the searching and fetching so you can focus on the freight.

DIRECT ACCESS

Instant document retrieval

The AI finds the exact scanned paperwork you asked for. You get the files without digging through folders.

LOAD DATA

Full shipment context

Your agent pulls the specific details for any active load. This keeps the paperwork tied to the right shipment.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual verification

You decide if the retrieved document is the correct version. The AI provides the file, but you confirm it's right.

FAST SEARCH

No manual searching

Instead of clicking through menus, you just name the load. The AI does the heavy lifting to locate the files.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for docs.

Your agent uses the Axle connection to navigate your shipment data.

  1. Identify the load

    The AI looks up the specific shipment you mentioned to get its current status and ID.

    get_load

  2. Locate paperwork

    The agent scans the available files associated with that specific shipment.

    list_documents

  3. Retrieve files

    The AI pulls the specific scanned documents you requested from the shipment record.

    list_documents

  4. Present results

    The agent gives you the document information or links so you can view them in your chat.

    get_load

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Axle tools.

Starting points

Replace the load numbers or document types with your actual shipment info.

Axle Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ERXjZhhwgJ3k5vrY43KBLHUEgJxWigKT57x8SeMu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Axle capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axle-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ERXjZhhwgJ3k5vrY43KBLHUEgJxWigKT57x8SeMu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the BOL for load 12345.

  • Show me all scanned documents for shipment 98765.

  • Get the paperwork for my active load with ID 5544.

  • List the documents available for load 7788.

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Start here

Connect Axle once, then ask.

Log in to your Axle account through the Vinkius interface. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI upload new documents to Axle?

    No. The AI can only retrieve and list existing documents.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the status of a load?

    No. The tools only allow for reading load data and document lists.

  • 03

    Do I need to keep the Axle tab open?

    No. Once connected, your AI client communicates with Axle in the background.

  • 04

    Can the AI find documents for completed loads?

    Yes, as long as the documents are still stored in your Axle account.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any of my paperwork?

    No. The AI has no capability to delete or modify any files in Axle.

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