Jet Transportation Guide

Jet Transportation, based in New Jersey, offers freight and logistics services tailored to meet the demands of regional and national delivery needs. With a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction, Jet Transportation provides a robust solution for businesses seeking dependable transportation solutions.

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


Prerequisites

Account Registration

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

Note: Negotiated rates are only available in Production mode.

Carrier Setup

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.

Jet Transportation Account Registration

  1. Call Jet Transportation at (800)225-5538 to request a shipper account.
  2. Inform Jet Transportation 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. Jet Username
    2. Jet Password
  5. Input carrier-specific credentials within the EasyPost Carrier Account Dashboard for comprehensive rate access.

Jet Transportation via API

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

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

Software Requirements

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

Documentation Review

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


Rates

Jet Transportation 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 Jet Transportation for shipment rates specific to the user’s Jet Transportation account.
  • In cases of discrepancies or incorrect rates, users are advised to contact their Jet Transportation account representative.
  • The representative can then update the rates to ensure user account accuracy.

Service Levels

Jet Transportation offers the following service levels:

Service
Transit Time
Max Dimensions (inches)
Max Weight (ounces)
Distribution

Predefined Packages

There are no predefined packages for Jet Transportation.


Generating Shipping Labels

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

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

Manifests

Manifesting is not supported or required for Jet Transportation.

Supported Options

Voiding Labels

Voiding Jet Transportation labels through EasyPost is supported.

Label Formats

EasyPost offers native Jet Transportation labels in PNG, ZPL, and PDF formats.


Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

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


Pickups

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


Tracking

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.


Additional Resources

Carrier Metadata

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.

Support and Troubleshooting

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.


Talk to a Shipping Expert

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