NOTE: Our DirectFreight Express integration is currently in the Beta phase.
You will have access to the full suite of features but may experience errors while we iron out any unexpected issues.
Use the Live Chat widget in your ReadyToShip account to inform us of any issues or concerns as they arise.
Step 1: Generate a Token in your DirectFreight portal
First, generate a Token for ReadyToShip in your DirectFreight account portal.
Step 2: Create new carrier connection in ReadyToShip
In ReadyToShip, go to Settings > Carriers > Add Carrier, and click DirectFreight.
Next, you will be shown the DirectFreight Express connection page,
Add your API keys in the connection page.
Click Test Connection and you'll be taken to the carrier setup screen:
All fields default to the settings shown above. Make any required changes before continuing.
You must choose a Default Package Format from the dropdown list. This is a compulsory field, and you will not be able to produce labels without a Package Format. DirectFreight Express only accepts two package formats - Item or Pallet.
We recommend selecting the package type you use most frequently for this carrier. This setting can be edited on a per-order basis when creating labels for orders that need a different package format. You can also change the default setting anytime in Settings > Carriers.
Click Save Carrier and you are done. Your DirectFreight Express account is now integrated with ReadyToShip!
Rates displayed in ReadyToShip for DirectFreight Express are inclusive of Fuel Surcharges and GST.
Note: DirectFreight Express use a different label size to industry standard. Their labels have a dimension of 100mm x 200mm.
If you use more than one carrier, we recommend having a separate thermal label printer for DirectFreight Express. Alternatively, you would need to change your label roll depending on the carrier labels you are printing.
See the article on Carrier Mapping to find out how to assign incoming orders to this carrier automatically.