FreightCenter API

A freight broker whose quoting tools let shippers compare rates from many carriers, with an API that can also run inside a merchant's own website or checkout.

Rates from a network of carriers

FreightCenter says it compares live rates from more than 50 carriers, and the company's newer site gives that figure in place of the older claim of over 80 providers. Users can run quotes through an online freight calculator, and the company says its volume buying power lets it offer discounted broker rates on a range of shipments. Its dedicated agents then handle the booking.

An API for shops with their own checkout

The API is aimed at businesses that run their own website or ecommerce application. According to the firm, it gives instant shipping rates, lets a business choose preferred carriers, schedules pickups and deliveries, and tracks shipments, all without the shopper leaving the merchant's site. The result is that freight can be quoted automatically during checkout rather than priced by hand.

Freight modes from partial loads to heavy haul

Less-than-truckload shipping suits smaller consignments that share space on a vehicle. The site says it is the right choice for shipments of one to six pallets. Partial truckload sits between the two: a shipper pays for part of a trailer that it shares with other shippers, while still gaining the speed and lower risk of a dedicated truck. Full truckload gives a shipper a whole trailer, which the firm says means faster transit and less risk of damage or loss, for large, oversized or high-value freight.

Heavy haul covers freight above legal size and weight limits, such as oversized equipment, machinery and vehicles, which needs specialized trailers and permits. Other modes listed include air cargo for time-sensitive shipments, ocean freight for large international cargo, rail for bulk and long-distance moves, expedited service, and temperature-controlled transport for food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

White glove and specialized handling

White glove service is for high-value, fragile or oversized items, with trained staff who prepare, load, transport and unload the goods with extra care. Specialized transportation covers cargo that standard modes cannot move, including oversize, overweight or oddly shaped loads, hazardous materials and goods needing special handling.

International shipping and paperwork

For cross-border freight, the company says its carriers and agents handle customs clearance, documentation and freight forwarding. The firm says it can handle shipping both locally and internationally.

Tracking and support after booking

The platform offers live tracking, with status alerts sent by phone or email, so a shipper can see where freight is from pickup to delivery. Each shipment is assigned a dedicated freight expert for questions. The firm says the company works only with licensed and insured carriers.

Rewards and the businesses it serves

Frequent shippers can join a rewards program and redeem points at checkout for merchandise and gift cards. The site says the company has more than twenty-five years of logistics experience and aims at small and mid-sized businesses that ship commercial freight, as well as online stores that want freight quoted automatically at checkout.