Price Request

Understanding how to request and interpret pricing information

Overview

The Price Request feature enables you to obtain precise pricing details for various vehicle types tailored to your transportation needs. This guide explains the logic behind price requests and provides guidance on how to use this feature effectively.

Basic Price Request

A basic price request requires two key pieces of information:

1. Loading Location: The postal code and city name where the shipment will be picked up.
2. Unloading Location: The postal code and city name where the shipment will be delivered.

Providing these details allows our system to calculate and return pricing information for all available vehicles capable of handling your transport.

Refined Price Request

For more customized pricing, you can optionally include additional shipment details:

• Items: Provide the quantity, dimensions (length, width, height), weight, and stackability of your cargo.
  Note: The is_stackable attribute is optional and defaults to false if not specified.

Including item details enables our system to filter results and display pricing only for vehicles that are well-suited for your specific cargo requirements.

FTL Price Request

To restrict the response to Full Truck Load (FTL) vehicles, use the ftl_timeslot_duration attribute. Unlike Express vehicles with flexible timeslots, FTL timeslots are fixed. Use one of the following values:

• 6: 6 hour timeslot (ex: from 08:00 to 14:00).
• 3: 3 hour timeslot (ex: from 08:00 to 11:00).
• 0: Represents a fixed time (ex: 08:00).

How It Works

1. Submit Request: Send a price request including the required location details and any optional item information.
2. Calculation: Our system processes your request by considering factors such as distance, vehicle availability, and cargo specifications.
3. Response: You receive a detailed pricing breakdown for each suitable vehicle type, along with estimated driving times and available extra services.

Benefits

• Efficiency: Quickly compare prices across multiple vehicle types.
• Accuracy: Receive pricing tailored to your specific transportation needs.
• Flexibility: Choose between a broad overview of available options or a targeted list of vehicles that match your cargo requirements.

Best Practices

• Always provide accurate location details for optimal pricing.
• Include item details whenever possible to ensure the best match between your cargo and available vehicles.
• Compare prices across different vehicle types to identify the most cost-effective solution.

By leveraging the Price Request feature effectively, you can make informed decisions that balance cost, capacity, and suitability for your specific shipment requirements.