GLS US Guide

GLS US, formerly known as GSO, is a prominent regional parcel delivery company in the United States. It provides reliable and efficient shipping solutions for both business and residential needs. As part of the GLS network, GLS US leverages extensive logistics expertise to offer a variety of services, including ground parcel, freight, and expedited shipping options.

This guide includes detailed information on utilizing GLS US 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 GLS US to request a shipper account. A representative will be in touch for additional details regarding the account.
2. Inform GLS US about using EasyPost’s API for label purchases.
3. Acquire rates and align any additional shipping needs.
4. Obtain the following production account credentials:
   1. GLS US Account Number
   2. Password
   3. Username
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 GLS US carrier shipper account.

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

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

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

GLS US offers the following service levels:

There are no predefined packages for GLS US.

With EasyPost, generating shipping labels for GLS US 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 GLS US.

Voiding and refunds of GLS US labels through EasyPost are supported.

EasyPost offers native GLS US labels in PNG, ZPL, and PDF formats.

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

GLS US accommodates pickups based on individual agreements with customers. While regular pickups can be arranged directly with GLS US during the account registration process, they cannot be scheduled via the EasyPost API.

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.