Transform Freight Pickup Efficiency
The Pickup Request and Visibility API Standard is Here
Streamline workflows, improve visibility, and enhance collaboration across the LTL ecosystem—designed for carriers, shippers, 3PLs, and technology providers.
The Pickup Request and Visibility API Standard is more than a technology, it's a step toward a fully digitized and efficient LTL freight ecosystem. Designed by the Digital Standard Development Council's Digital LTL Council, this groundbreaking standard aligns with our mission to connect every part of the supply chain through smarter technology.
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Real-Time Pickup Visibility
Know exactly when drivers will arrive and with the right equipment.
Standardized Data-Sharing
Ensure clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Automate workflows, reduce manual touchpoints, and streamline the planning process.
The Pickup Request and Visibility API Standard is the LTL industry’s first standardized framework for sharing real-time pickup request information. By enabling seamless communication between shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and tech providers, this standard solves long-standing challenges that create inefficiencies and increase costs.
Benefits for Carriers
- Minimize Rejected Requests: Receive accurate, complete shipment details upfront, reducing the risk of rejections and cancellations
- Plan with Confidence: Know what's waiting at the dock and whether special equipment (like liftgates) is required.
- Reduce Operational Friction: Spend less time on phone calls and emails coordinating pickups, freeing up resources for other priorities.
Benefits for Shippers
- Improve Dock Efficiency: Gain real-time visibility into carrier arrival times, so your team is always ready.
- Eliminate Uncertainty: Stay informed about delays and ensure carriers arrive with the right equipment for your shipment.
- Strengthened Relationships: Collaborate effectively with carriers for smoother, more predictable freight pickups.
Benefits for 3PLs and Technology Providers
- Optimize Customer Solutions: Integrate the Pickup Request and Visibility API Standard into your platforms to deliver enhanced visibility and automation for your clients.
- Reduce Communication Overload: Automate workflows to cut down on repetitive manual updates and scheduling coordination.
- Lead the Industry: Offer cutting-edge digital tools that help carriers and shippers stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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