Loadsmart is a digital freight platform that connects shippers and carriers, offering real-time matching, instant pricing, and streamlined logistics solutions.
Table of Content
- Integration Source Setup
- Tariff Set up
- Workflow - How to use it
Integration Source Setup
To set up Loadsmart in Tai, you need an Account Number that looks like the following: a111aa1a-1a11-1a11-a111-1111a11111aa (You can request this information from the Loadsmart team)
1. Go to LSP > Integration Sources > Add New Integration Source.
2. Add the Description and Select Loadsmart as your Source Type.
3. Add your account number.
4. Click on Save & View Details.
Tariff Set up
After the integration has been created, now you must create a tariff as follows:
1. Go to Rates > Tariffs > Add New Tariff.
2. 2.1 Add your carrier: LOADSMART, INC.
2.2 Change the Mode to Truckload.
2.3 Add your organization as the Tariff Owner.
2.4 Give the Tariff a name by clicking the blue pencil icon or manually inputting it.
2.5 Under Tariff Sources, check the "Show Advanced Tariff Settings" box. Then, search for and select the integration source you created in the previous step on each box.
2.6 Under Tariff Settings, make sure to Select All US Points and Display in FrontOffice(Optional)
2.7 Save & View Details
*Example below:
Workflow - How to use it
This integration allows you to rate, dispatch, and track truckload shipments.
1. Create a new truckload shipment. (Delivery estimated or appointment ready and close time required)
2. The only supported trailer types for rating are Refrigerated, 53 ft Van | Reefer, Van, 53 ft Van | Dry, or 53 ft Van | Air Ride.
3. Click on 'Generate Smart Quote,' and you will see rates available:
4. Select the Rate.
5. Save the shipment.
6. Dispatching the load by changing the shipment status to 'Ready'.
*Note: Tracking updates will be sent by Loadsmart automatically via API if the shipment was properly dispatched, as stated above.