Digitize LTL Shipments with SMC³ LTL APIs

Automate the shipment lifecycle with freight transportation visibility solutions

SMC³’s API solutions allow freight transportation stakeholders to digitize the LTL shipment lifecycle from quote to delivery. Whether via seamless integration to an existing transportation management system or the SMC³ cloud-based LTL GO application, logistics service providers can:

Receive LTL quotes for volume, contract, broker and dynamic pricing and transit schedules from multiple carriers
Digitally schedule pickups conveniently and quickly, receiving immediate confirmation
Use Electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL) to digitally transmit shipping information to carriers quickly and securely
Instantly assign PRO numbers to shipments prior to pickup
Track and trace in-transit shipments and inventory via real-time messaging
Automate invoice generation, and view and download digital documents including weight certification, proof of delivery, bills of lading and other critical shipment information

Leading TMS providers like MercuryGate, Oracle and BlueYonder partner with SMC³ to provide their customers with unmatched LTL freight shipment expertise.

Don’t have a TMS? No problem. With LTL GO, LSPs can access shipment visibility and document retrieval capabilities in an easy-to-use web application. LTL GO users can connect to numerous carriers to obtain price quotes, schedule pickups, check shipment statuses, and receive digital shipment documents using a single online solution.

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Take a Hybrid Approach to Digitization – Combine LTL APIs with EDI

Automating freight transportation workflows isn’t always a “one size fits all” approach. SMC3’s flexible solution options allow shippers and LSPs to design and customize a “best fit” approach. Leverage SMC3’s gold standard LTL APIs and expert managed EDI capabilities to add extra value and enable complete carrier connectivity.

SMC³ has spent decades as a trusted, proven supply chain partner, serving the freight transportation industry and its stakeholders with reliable guidance and unrivaled technology tools. Download the infographic to learn more about how SMC³’s LTL APIs can optimize freight transportation shipments and meet a variety of supply chain business needs.