Better Trucks Guide

Better Trucks specializes in last-mile delivery services covering the greater midwest region, and expanding network in the northeast, southwest, and the majority of Texas. Catering to both businesses and consumers, the company offers technology-driven solutions for same-day and standard shipping, ensuring efficient deliveries with real-time tracking.

This guide includes detailed information on utilizing Better Trucks shipping with the EasyPost API, focusing on account setup, rates, label creation, manifests, tracking, and more.

Sign up for an EasyPost account to obtain a Test and Production API key. See Authentication and Key Management for more information.

Upon sign-up with EasyPost, users gain immediate access to Default Carrier Accounts, which can be enabled directly from the Dashboard. For additional carriers, EasyPost supports a Bring Your Own Account (BYOA) option. This requires users to register directly with the respective carrier.

1. Contact Better Trucks to request a shipper account. A representative will be in touch for additional details regarding the account.
2. Inform Better Trucks about using EasyPost’s API for label purchases.
3. Acquire rates and align any additional shipping needs.
4. Obtain the following test and production account credentials:
   1. Better Trucks API Key
5. Input carrier-specific credentials within the EasyPost Carrier Account Dashboard for comprehensive rate access.

The API structure specified by EasyPost can also be used to add the Better Trucks carrier shipper account.

curl -X POST https://api.easypost.com/v2/carrier_accounts \
  -u "$EASYPOST_API_KEY": \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "type": "BetterTrucksAccount",
  "description": "BetterTrucksAccount",
  "carrier_account": {
    "credentials": {
      "api_key": "VALUE"
    },
    "test_credentials": {
      "api_key": "VALUE"
    }
  }
}'

Download an EasyPost Client Library or utilize the REST API with cURL.

Examine the EasyPost Objects section to understand the API's structure, which is critical for constructing requests and interpreting responses.

Better Trucks is a Live Rating integration, enabling real-time rate retrieval for shipments created via EasyPost. Rates are guaranteed valid for a minimum of 5 minutes.

• When creating a shipment, EasyPost requests Better Trucks for shipment rates specific to the user's Better Trucks account.
• The rates provided are directly from Better Trucks and tailored to the user's specific account details.
• In cases of discrepancies or incorrect rates, users are advised to contact their Better Trucks account representative.
• The representative can then update the rates to ensure user account accuracy.

Better Trucks offers the following service levels:

Better Trucks specializes in next-day, two day, and same day deliveries throughout the greater midwest region, and expanding network in the northeast, southwest, and the majority of Texas.

There are no predefined packages for Better Trucks.

With EasyPost, generating shipping labels for Better Trucks is the same process as generating them for any other carrier.

Review the Getting Started Guide for help generating a shipping label.

Manifesting is not supported or required for Better Trucks.

Voiding Better Trucks labels through EasyPost is supported.

EasyPost offers native Better Trucks labels in PDF formats.

Possible values for Better Trucks shipping label sizes:

• 4 x 6

The Better Trucks policy on hazardous materials is not explicitly detailed in this guide. Shippers are advised to contact Better Trucks directly for specific hazmat inquiries.

Better Trucks pickup requests can be made via the EasyPost API. Review the Pickups documentation for details.

EasyPost simplifies package tracking by offering two methods:

• Tracking with an existing number and carrier.
• Using a Tracker included with an EasyPost-purchased shipping label.

The service integrates webhooks for timely shipment updates. For detailed information on tracking methods, visit the Tracking Guide.

The Carrier Metadata endpoint can programmatically return information about service levels, predefined packages, supported features, and shipment options.

Use this information to quickly integrate and make educated decisions about the mix of carriers for shipping needs. Additionally, the Carrier Metadata endpoint is available to retrieve comprehensive information about all carriers on the EasyPost platform, enhancing decision-making for carrier services.

In addition to the guidance provided in our Carrier Guides, EasyPost offers support to assist with FAQs, troubleshooting issues, and inquiries related to the EasyPost platform.

Please visit the Help Center for more information.

For questions about getting started with the EasyPost API please talk to a Shipping Expert or contact our Support team.