Loomis Express Guide

Loomis Express is a versatile Canadian shipping partner that offers a wide array of domestic and export services. It ensures package delivery to locations throughout Canada and to over 220 countries globally, maintaining extensive coverage from coast to coast within Canada and internationally.

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

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

Loomis Express 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 Loomis Express for shipment rates specific to the user's Loomis Express account.
• The rates provided are directly from Loomis Express and tailored to the user's specific account details.
• In cases of discrepancies or incorrect rates, users are advised to contact their Loomis Express account representative.
• The representative can then update the rates in the Loomis Express database to ensure user account accuracy.

Billing is directly handled by Loomis Express after parcel delivery. EasyPost does not participate in the billing process for Loomis Express services. Contact a Loomis Express representative for details.

Loomis Express offers the following services:

There are no predefined packages for Loomis Express.

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

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

Manifesting is supported and required.

Voiding Loomis Express labels through EasyPost is supported.

EasyPost offers native Loomis Express labels in PNG, PDF, and ZPL formats.

Loomis Express's policy on hazardous materials is not explicitly detailed. Shippers are advised to contact Loomis Express directly for specific guidelines and compliance requirements.

Loomis Express 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 Loomis Express service levels, predefined packages, supported features, and shipment options.

Use this information to quickly integrate with Loomis Express 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 Loomis Express through the EasyPost API please talk to a Shipping Expert or contact our Support team.