Overview
When setting up Echo Global Logistics LTL freight in ShipperHQ, you’ll need certain credentials that will allow ShipperHQ to connect to the Echo Freight servers and obtain a rate quote. Follow these directions to obtain the necessary credentials.
Requirements
- Echo Username
- Echo Password
Adding Echo Global Logistics
Now that you have your credentials ready, use the steps below to set up Echo Global Logistics in ShipperHQ.
1. Log into your ShipperHQ account & navigate to the Advanced Features link on the left navigation menu.
2. Click to enable the LTL Advanced Feature.
3. Once LTL is enabled, navigate to the Carriers link on the left navigation menu.
4. Click + New to add a new carrier
5. Choose the Live Rate Carrier option
6. Use the Search Carriers option to search for Echo Global Logistics or scroll down to find Echo Global Logistics from the list of available carriers
7. Click Echo Global Logistics
Adding Echo Global Logistics requires the LTL Freight advanced feature. You are prompted with the following steps if you do not have this feature enabled during installation:
- Click the toggle button to enable the LTL Freight feature
- Click the Continue button
8. Click to continue in connecting your carrier account to ShipperHQ.
Steps to Validate This Carrier
1. Enter the following credentials provided by Echo Global Logistics
- Echo Global Logistics User Name
- Echo Global Logistics Password
2. Once these details have been entered, blick the Validate button to complete the validation process.
If validation is successful, click the toggle button to enable the Echo Global Logistics carrier.
3. Click the Configure This Carrier button if the validation process was successful.
4. Edit any settings for this carrier then click Save to complete the setup.
5. Your Echo Global Logistics LTL Freight carrier is now enabled and ready for configuration.
Freight Shipping Configuration
Use any of the following links to configure your Echo Global Logistics Freight carrier:
- Setting Weight Thresholds for Oversized Carts
- How to Set Items that Must Ship Freight
- Setting Up Shipping Groups
Optional
Use any of the following links for more configuration options:
- Setting Up Shipping Rules
- How to Set Up Packing Rules
- How to Add a Surcharge/Handling Fee to a Carrier