Overview
This document outlines the process to connect your Purolator Freight account to ShipperHQ to obtain live rates associated with your Purolator Freight account.
Requirements
To connect your Purolator Freight account to ShipperHQ, the following details are needed:
The credentials you will need are:
- A registered corporate account with Purolator.com
- Your Purolator Freight API Key
- Your Purolator Freight API Key Password
- Your Purolator Freight Account Number
- Your Purolator Freight Billing Account Number
Adding Purolator Freight
Now that you have your credentials ready, use the steps below to set up Purolator Freight 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 Purolator Freight or scroll down to find Purolator Freight from the list of available carriers
7. Click Purolator Freight
Adding Purolator Freight 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 Purolator
- Your Purolator Freight API Key
- Your Purolator Freight API Key Password
- Your Purolator Freight Freight Account Number
- Your Billing Purolator Freight Account Number
2. Once these details have been entered, click the Validate button to complete the validation process.
If validation is successful, click the toggle button to enable the Purolator Freight 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 Purolator Freight carrier is now enabled and ready to use.
Freight Shipping Configuration
Use any of the following links to configure your Purolator 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