The ABF Freight module allows you to rate and ship via the Internet, giving you live access to negotiated rates. In addition, you have the ability to track, request pickups and the PRO number from ABF for shipments and Inbound Freight shipments, generate the BOL, and print package/pallet labels. ABF Freight supports destinations in the USA and Canada.
Services
LTL
Supported Options
- Handling Fee
- COD
- Guaranteed Funds
- Company Check
- Liftgate Pickup/Delivery
- Inside Pickup/Delivery
- Limited Access Pickup/Delivery
- Arrival notification: If you will be mapping this field to a fixed value of ‘Selected” or to a source interface field, map the “Call Before Delivery” field under Shipment Options. More Information
- Excess Liability Coverage
- Over-Dimension
- Single Shipment
- Sort and Segregate
- Hazardous Shipment
- Dock pickup
- Email BOL
- Inbound Freight
Supported Billing Types
- Sender (Prepaid)
- Recipient/Consignee (Collect)
- 3PL (Prepaid)
- Third Party (Collect)
Shipping Notes
Tracking
Shipments are tracked by PRO Number. Only posted shipments can be tracked using the Track Shipment button in the Shipment Status section.
Proof of Delivery
When the shipment’s status is Delivered, you can click the button next to the PRO # in the Transportation section of the shipment to get the Proof of Delivery form in PDF format.
Shipping Option Notes
Email BOL
You can choose to have an email notification sent to the Sender, Recipient, or Other email address. Aptean Ship will use the email address from the Sender and/or Recipient section, or if you choose “Other”, you can enter an email address in the field provided. The email provides a link to download the BOL, as well as an attached BOL in .PDF format. The email is sent when the shipment is assigned to a carrier.