Get Carrier Rates for Shipments
Overview
You can enter shipment details and then view the rate results for multiple carriers at the bottom of the page.
Procedure
In the sidebar, select Rating > Rater. The Rater page displays.
Enter the shipment information, and select Get rates. See the "Rater Field Descriptions" below for more information about the Rater fields.
Rater Field Descriptions
Field | Description |
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SCAC | Standard Carrier Alpha Code. A unique two to four-letter identification code assigned to transportation organizations. |
Mode | Select the mode. The mode is determined in the rate contract between the shipper and the carrier. |
Service | Select the service. The service is determined in the rate contract between the shipper and the carrier. |
Contract Name | Select the contract name from the list. This list displays the names of contracts stored in the Contract Manager. |
Line Items section | |
Description | Enter a brief product description. |
Handling | The number of freight objects you are shipping, such as pallets. |
Packaging | The material that the freight is contained on or in for shipment. |
Class | The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) organizes freight into 18 separate classes, numbered 50 to 500. NoteThese classes apply only to LTL shipments. |
Length, Width, Height | Enter the dimensions. Select the drop-down arrow and select a unit of length, such as inches. |
Weight | Enter the weight. Select the drop-down arrow and select a unit of weight, such as pounds. |
Linear Feet | The linear feet calculation is based on the pallet’s length. |
Density | Corsair automatically calculates the pounds per cubic foot of the freight. |
NMFC Number | The National Motor Freight Classification number is determined according to the NMFC class guidelines. |
Stackable | Can the freight be stacked? Yes or No |
Hazardous | Is the freight capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, or property as to require special attention when transported? Yes or No |
Needs Refrigeration | If Yes, the freight requires refrigeration.
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Basic Info | |
Total Linear Feet | Corsair automatically calculates your total linear feet based on the information you entered in the Line Items section. |