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OTR (Over The Road)

Connect Enterprise supports Over The Road transportation quoting and booking for two modes: LTL (Less Than Truckload) and Truckload (FTL). Consumers can request carrier rates and create bookings entirely through the API.

Transportation Modes​

ModeDescription
LTLLess Than Truckload — partial trailer shipments shared with other freight
TruckloadFull Truckload (FTL) — dedicated trailer for a single shipment

A single quote request can include one or both modes simultaneously, allowing you to compare options.

OTR Quote-to-Book Flow​

1. Collect shipment details
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2. (Optional) Retrieve accessorials   GET /v1/tools/otr/accessorials
3. (Optional) Calculate freight class POST /v1/density
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4. Submit quote request               POST /v1/otr/quote
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5. Receive carrier rates (quoteNumber + rateNumber per carrier)
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6. Select a carrier rate
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7. Submit booking request             POST /v1/otr/book
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8. Receive order number, BOL, and documents

Key Concepts​

Freight Class​

Freight class is required for LTL and Truckload shipments. Use the POST /v1/density endpoint to calculate the class automatically with or without dimensions. See Tools Overview for density calculation details.

Accessorials​

Accessorials are additional services beyond standard transportation (e.g., liftgate, appointment delivery, construction site access). Available accessorials are retrieved from GET /v1/tools/otr/accessorials.

For LTL, accessorialType can be "Pickup", "Delivery", or "Shipment". For Truckload, accessorialType can be null. We highly recomend to use specific mode when using this endpoint.

Units of Measure (UOM)​

ValueSystem
USInches and Pounds
METRICCentimeters and Kilograms

quoteNumber and rateNumber​

  • quoteNumber — Unique identifier for the entire quote. Shared across all carrier rates returned.
  • rateNumber — Unique identifier for a specific carrier's rate within that quote. Used to select which carrier to book with.

Both values are required when submitting a booking request.

Supported Features​

  • Multi-mode quotes (LTL + Truckload in one request)
  • Multiple shipment items per quote
  • Hazardous materials support
  • Insurance coverage
  • Quoting without dimensions (volume-based)
  • Accessorial selection
  • Freight class auto-calculation via density endpoint

Next Steps​

  • OTR Quote → — Submit a quote request and interpret carrier rates
  • OTR Book → — Create a booking from a selected rate
  • Tools → — Accessorials, packages, density calculation