Carrier & Service Level Management
Spec V3.3 | May 2025

Carrier Maintenance

Configure and manage all your shipping carriers and service levels in one place. From parcel carriers like UPS and FedEx to LTL providers and inbound freight—complete carrier management with rate shopping integration.

Carrier ManagementOutbound
UPS
UPS5 services
FDX
FedEx7 services
DHL
DHL3 services
USPS
USPS4 services
15-25%
Shipping Savings
Multi-carrier rate shopping
Unlimited
Carriers
Any carrier, any mode
Real-Time
Rate Comparison
At pack station
Full
Audit Trail
Every change logged

Key Capabilities

Complete carrier management for every shipping scenario

Inbound & Outbound Carriers

Manage carriers for both receiving (inbound freight, ocean, air) and shipping (parcel, LTL, FTL). Each carrier is tagged for its process type.

Service Level Configuration

Define unlimited service levels per carrier—Ground, Express, Freight, Same-Day. Each service includes weight limits, container restrictions, and cut times.

Multi-Carrier Rate Shopping

Integrated with ConnectShip, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS for real-time rate shopping. Compare rates across carriers and services at pack time.

Pro Number Management

Track and manage PRO numbers for LTL shipments with start/end ranges, prefix configuration, check digit validation, and low-inventory warnings.

Label Reference Fields

Map custom reference data to carrier labels—PO numbers, customer references, order IDs. Carrier-specific configurations for UPS, FedEx, and more.

Weight Tolerance Controls

Set acceptable weight variance thresholds per carrier. Flag shipments outside tolerance for review before manifesting.

Supported Carrier Types

One system for all your carriers—parcel, freight, and everything in between

Parcel Carriers

UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL for small package shipping with rate shopping and label generation.

Examples: UPS Ground, FedEx Express, USPS Priority

LTL Providers

Less-than-truckload carriers for palletized freight with PRO number tracking and BOL generation.

Examples: XPO, Old Dominion, Estes, SAIA

FTL Carriers

Full truckload carriers for large shipments with appointment scheduling and dock management.

Examples: Private fleet, Contract carriers

Inbound Freight

Ocean, air, and ground carriers for receiving with ASN matching and container tracking.

Examples: China Air, Ocean containers, Rail

Regional Carriers

Local and regional delivery services for same-day, next-day, and specialized delivery zones.

Examples: OnTrac, LSO, Spee-Dee

Returns Carriers

Dedicated carriers for reverse logistics with return label generation and tracking.

Examples: Return-specific services, RMA carriers

Service Level Configuration

Fine-grained control over every carrier service

Weight Limits

Set minimum and maximum weights per service level. Automatically filter services during rate shopping.

Container Restrictions

Link services to specific container types. Only show compatible boxes during cartonization.

Service Groups

Categorize services (Ground, Express, Freight) for filtering and reporting.

Cut Times

Define carrier pickup cut-off times. Flag orders that miss the window for next-day processing.

Flat Rate Services

Configure flat-rate and regional rate services with specific packaging requirements.

SCAC Codes

Standard Carrier Alpha Codes for EDI compliance and BOL generation.

How It Works

Set up carriers and services in minutes

1

Search or Add Carrier

Search existing carriers by name, type, or process (Inbound/Outbound). Or click New to add a carrier.

2

Configure Carrier Details

Enter carrier name, type, and process. Set up shipper numbers, addresses, and integration credentials.

3

Set Carrier Options

Configure weight tolerances, label references, authentication methods, and carrier-specific settings.

4

Add Service Levels

Define each service the carrier offers—names, weight limits, containers, and cut times.

5

Enable for Rate Shopping

Mark services available for rate shopping. Set as default carrier or returns carrier as needed.

6

Ready for Shipping

Carriers and services immediately available in Pack & Ship, rate shopping, and carrier selection.

Carrier Integrations

JASCI integrates with major shipping platforms and carriers out of the box. Real-time rates, label generation, and tracking—all from within your WMS.

ConnectShip Integration:Multi-carrier rating and label generation
UPS (OAuth & Access Key):Full UPS API integration with modern auth
FedEx & DHL:Direct API connections with endorsement support
USPS & Regional:Postal and regional carrier support
LTL Carriers:PRO number management and BOL generation

Advanced Configuration

  • Weight tolerance thresholds with min/max price controls
  • Custom label reference field mapping (PO, SO, Customer Ref)
  • Third-party billing account configuration
  • Address validation settings per carrier
  • Flat-rate and regional rate service configuration
  • Multi-label printing controls per carrier

Ready to Optimize Your Carrier Strategy?

See how Carrier Maintenance simplifies multi-carrier shipping and reduces costs.