FedEx Freight
Overview
FedEx Freight provides Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping services for heavy shipments, typically over 150 lbs, across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It supports palletized and non-palletized freight with service options designed for expedited, economy, and specialized delivery needs, including white-glove and retail-focused services.
Onboarding of a FedEx Carrier Account
To register a FedEx Freight carrier account, the user must have the following essentials:
- USER ID
- USER PASSWORD
- ACCOUNT NUMBER
The onboarding process involves making an API request that includes all necessary details for account setup. Below is a sample API request.
API Operations for Shipping with FedEx Freight
The APIs integrate with Purolator through the following operations:
| Operations | Method | Resource Path |
|---|---|---|
| Rate a Parcel | POST | /api/v1/ltl/rates |
| Create a Shipping Label | POST | /api/v1/ltl/shipments |
| Reprint a Label | GET | /api/v1/ltl/shipments/{{shipmentId}}/reprint |
| Void a Label | PUT | /api/v1/ltl/shipments/{{shipmentId}}/cancel |
Metadata
Metadata provides information about FedEx Freight carrier services, including origin and destination countries, supported carrier services, supported package types, and supported special services. Users can select specific origin and destination countries from the provided dropdown menu to dynamically view relevant metadata specific to those countries.