One of the key features of FreightExchange is the ability for customers to bring their own carrier accounts to the platform. This enables them to compare these prices with FreightExchange's prices for every shipment. This document describes the steps required to connect your [carrier] accounts to FreightExchange.
Part 1: Get your Allied Express API Key
Login to your Allied Express account or contact your account manager to get the following details:
- Your Account Code and State
- Your Account Prefix, the first 3 letters and numbers of your consignments or dockets
You will also need the following information:
- You account managers email and phone number
- Your carrier contract and/or terms and conditions including:
- Your rates and services
- The carrier zone chart
- Services and service restrictions
- Additional fees and charges
Send the following email to your account manager.
Dear Allied Express account manager,
I am setting up an integration in the FreightExchange system and would like to request that you share with me the details listed below:
Account Code | 6 digit code |
Account Prefix | 3 digit code |
Suffix Length | 3 |
Default Length | 9 |
Prefix Length | 3 |
Allied Rep | xx@alliedexpress.com.au |
Customer | Your company name |
System | FreightExchange |
Est Start Date | The start date for the integration |
Part 2: Set-up your BYO Carrier Account in FreightExchange
Follow the instructions in our How To Connect Your BYO Carrier Accounts help article.
Once all the above steps are done, you can proceed to book your shipments without your rates being loaded. If you would prefer to upload your rates, then please share the rate card with ops@freightexchange.com.au.
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