How To Connect Your Locate2U Account to FreightExchange

One of the key features provided by FreightExchange is the scalable carrier integration. We are integrated with various TMS and with our scalable integration framework we can onboard a carrier using those TMS with a single click.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Part 1: Onboard yourself with Locate2U as a TMS
  • Part 2: Set-up Carrier Services
  • Part 3: Add carriers

Part 1: Onboard yourself with Locate2U as a TMS

  1. Go to Apps > Systems Integration
  2. Click on +Add New.
  3. Select Locate2U as the System, it will take you to the configuration page.
  4. Add the below details:
    FieldDescription
    Display NameYour business name
    Cancellation EmailEmail address which can receive the cancellation requests
    Website URLYour website URL
    Carrier LogoLogo for your business
    Locate2U API Base urlThis is the Locate2U Platform api base url. It can be found in Locate2U api documentation. Use https://api.locate2u.com as the value
    Locate2U access token api URLThis url is used to get the access token. Use  https://id.locate2u.com as the value.
  5. Once You fill the above details submit the form and you are ready to create carriers with Locate2U.


Part 2: Set-up Carrier Services

  1. Once you are done with Part 1 , You will land on the page. Go to Services tab > Add New and fill the required details.
  2. Click on Zones tab and upload the zones
  3. Click on transit Time and Upload the Transit Times.

Part 3: Add Carriers

  1. Click on setting gear> Byo carriers > Add New
  2. Select the Name provided while setting up TMS in carrier name drop down.
  3. It will populate the Form with required field.
  4. Add below Details:
    FieldDescription
    Account Number
    Account Number assigned by Locate2U
    Prefix
    Prefix is added on the Labels as prefix to tracking Number
    Client Id
    Client Id provided by Locate2U
    Client Secret
    Client Secret provided by Locate2U
    Scope
    API scope provided by Locate2U
    Connote Number Start SequenceThis value is used to create the tracking number



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