TForce Logistics Guide

TForce Logistics offers tailored last-mile delivery solutions to cater to the growing demands of ecommerce, financial, and B2B sectors. With competitive pricing and an expansive network of over 75 shipping centers across the US and Canada, TForce Logistics stands out for its customized service offerings and exceptional reliability.

This guide includes detailed information on utilizing TForce Logistics 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 TForce Logistics to request a shipper account. A representative will be in touch for additional details regarding the account.

2. Inform TForce Logistics about using EasyPost’s API for label purchases.

3. Obtain the following test and production account credentials::

   1. TForce Username
   2. TForce Password
   3. TForce Account Number

4. Input carrier-specific credentials within the EasyPost Carrier Account Dashboard for comprehensive rate access.

5. Acquire rates in .csv format from TForce Logistics. Formatting requirements include:

   1. The file must be in lbs. not ounces.

   2. File must be formatted according to this example:

      | cost | meta.min | meta.max |

      | 4.68 | 0 | 4 |

      | 4.87 | 4.01 | 5 |

      | 5.06 | 5.01 | 6 |

      | 5.25 | 7.01 | 7 |

6. Send the .csv file to EasyPost Support with a request to load the rates into the new TForce Logistics carrier account. Please note that the default rate without a loaded rate card is $0.01. See Rates for more details.

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

curl -X POST https://api.easypost.com/v2/carrier_accounts \
  -u "$EASYPOST_API_KEY": \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "type": "TforceConciseAccount",
  "description": "TforceConciseAccount",
  "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.

When integrating a TForce Logistics account with EasyPost, users should know how rates are managed and displayed. Here’s a breakdown of key points:

• EasyPost initially returns a one-cent rate for shipments once the TForce Logistics account is set up.
• TForce Logistics will charge the appropriate amount for postage via their billing system.

• TForce Logistics representatives provide rate cards detailing expected costs based on shipment parameters (package size, weight, location, etc.).
• Acquiring this custom rate card from TForce Logistics is crucial, as EasyPost is not automatically privy to these rates.

Once the rate card is received from TForce Logistics, users should contact EasyPost Support for assistance installing this rate card into their account.

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

The TForce Logistics service levels through EasyPost include:

• Packages cannot exceed a weight of 30 lbs.
• No single side of the package should surpass 18 inches in length.

TForce Logistics supports next-day delivery to the entire US and Canada. It has more than 75 strategic shipping centers, which provide a more streamlined drop-off experience and offer industry-leading on-time delivery performance.

There are no predefined packages for TForce Logistics.

With EasyPost, generating shipping labels for TForce Logistics 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 TForce Logistics.

Voiding TForce Logistics labels through EasyPost is not supported.

EasyPost offers native TForce Logistics labels in PNG and ZPL formats.

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

TForce Logistics accommodates pickups based on individual agreements with customers. While regular pickups can be arranged directly with TForce Logistics 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.