Public API

FreightSimple provides a comprehensive REST API that lets you integrate freight shipping directly into your applications, systems, and workflows.

What the API does

The FreightSimple Public API gives programmatic access to core FreightSimple functionality:

• Get quotes. Request freight quotes programmatically for shipments.
• Book shipments. Create and manage shipments automatically.
• Track shipments. Retrieve real-time tracking information and status updates.
• Manage addresses. Create, update, and manage your address book.
• Access invoices. Retrieve invoice information and payment details.
• View shipment history. Access past shipments and their details.

Why use the API

• Automation and integration. Integrate freight shipping directly into your existing business systems, e-commerce platforms, or custom applications, and automate the quoting and booking process to streamline your operations.
• Scale your operations. Handle high volumes of shipments efficiently without manual intervention, processing multiple quotes and bookings programmatically.
• Custom workflows. Build workflows that fit your specific business needs, whether you are building a shipping portal, integrating with an ERP system, or creating automated shipping processes.
• Real-time data. Access real-time shipment tracking, status updates, and delivery information programmatically to keep your systems and customers informed automatically.
• Efficiency. Reduce manual data entry and eliminate the need to switch between systems.

Getting started

1. Review the API documentation

   Visit our API Documentation for complete details on available endpoints, authentication, request and response formats, and examples.

2. Get your API key

   API access requires authentication. You can generate API keys from your FreightSimple dashboard.

3. Start building

   Use the API documentation to integrate FreightSimple functionality into your applications.

API documentation

The complete API reference covers:

• Available endpoints and methods
• Authentication requirements
• Request and response formats
• Code examples
• Rate limits and best practices

Visit the FreightSimple API Documentation.