FreightView Connector and Integration
BirdDog provides a Freightview integration for your ERP.
FreightView supports LTL Economy (Standard on FreightView) and LTL Priority (Guaranteed on FreightView)
Required
- Active account with FrieghtView
Features
Integrate with FreightView for access to all of their features within your ERP.
Benefits
- Save time by having access to all of the information quickly from your ERP.
- Lower costs by being able to complete freight searches more quickly.
- Improve customer satisfaction by providing the best prices.
How it works
Credentials may be obtained at shipper.freightview.com | Settings | API Integration.
You will need the following information:
- API Password
- There are other options on the API Integration page, but we only need the above password.
Special Note:
When using FreightView, you would typically set up a ship via code in your ERP for each LTL carrier you want to rate. You do not have to do it this way, but if you do not assign Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC) on the ship-vias, FreightView will rate every carrier you have, and that will cause a significant rating slowdown. One site we recommend for looking up your carriers is https://scaccodelookup.com/scac-name-lookup/# - so, for example, if all I wanted to use was FedEx, I could set up a ship-via for that, search for FedEx at that site - it gives me FXPG - and plug in that code on the SCAC spot on the ship-via. If I add UPS to my rotation, I'd repeat those steps.
Multi-Carrier Rate Comparison
Instantly compare freight rates across all your LTL, FTL, parcel, and 3PL carriers in one centralized platform.
One-Click Booking
Book shipments with any connected carrier directly from the interface—no need to jump between carrier websites.
Custom Carrier Integration
Easily add your existing carrier accounts or 3PL relationships, so you keep your negotiated rates and use the carriers you trust.
Label and BOL Generation
Automatically generate Bills of Lading (BOL), pallet labels, and packing slips for each shipment to standardize documentation.
Freight Tracking
Real-time tracking and status updates for all your shipments, regardless of carrier, with centralized visibility.
API & EDI Integrations
Integrate Freightview with your existing ERP, WMS, ecommerce, or order management systems using robust APIs or EDI.
Freight Audit & Cost Analysis
Review shipping history, compare costs, and generate reports to analyze trends, uncover cost savings, and justify rate negotiations.
Quote History & Saved Quotes
Access and manage saved quotes and booking history to streamline reorders and frequent shipments.
User Access Controls
Customize permissions and user access to ensure the right team members can book or view specific shipments.
Cloud-Based, Easy to Use Interface
Freightview’s clean, modern design makes it easy to use without the steep learning curve of traditional TMS platforms.