First Call API

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First Call Services

Shipping services  

  • Temperature-Controlled Transport

  • Expedited Freight Services

Special services

  • Comprehensive Dashboard

  • Direct Customer Support

Technology services

  • Integrated TMS & WMS

  • Shipment tracking services

About First Call

 

First Call is a carrier that specializes in designing optimized supply chain workflows. Founded in 2005, First Call Logistics (also known as FCL) provides delivery services in the United States. The delivery network of this carrier allows it to cater to numerous brands across multiple industries. The most prominent sectors served are food & beverage, construction, and healthcare.

A major service offered by First Call is temperature-controlled transportation. This enables you to ship perishable goods safely across the country. You can also avail expedited freight services as well as shipment of oversized/heavy goods, hazardous materials, high value orders, and bulk deliveries. 

In fact, there are a wide variety of multimodal transportation solutions offered by FCL. These include flatbed and dry van truckloads as well as carefully selected drop trailers. It also provides drayage solutions, ensuring safe and secure transport over short distances and between other modes of transport.

FCL is also a leader in cross-border shipping solutions, offering multilingual experts for shipments between US, Mexico, and Canada. All across the continent of North America, First Call provides customized shipping solutions including express deliveries.

First Call has also gained popularity for its priority customer care options. It offers a one-on-one support system which connects each brand with their own individual customer support representative. This ensures you receive faster resolutions and great results.

Cloud-computing technology remains at the center of this widespread network. First Call offers a fully integrated range of systems, with API integrations and EDI connectivity. This is spread across both a  Transportation Management System(TMS) and a Warehouse Management System(WMS). The WMS operates with the help of warehouses situated in Texas, Kentucky, and Indiana. 

The TMS provides end-to-end visibility for both you and your customers, via a user portal. This means that this carrier provides regular tracking updates on all orders in transit. ClickPost has a shipping API integration with First Call that allows you to access the carrier’s shipping services with ease and receive tracking updates in real-time. 

 

FAQs about First Call

 

1) What are the benefits of First Call’s integrated systems?

First Call is known for complete supply chain visibility. This is done with the help of a WMS which ensures maximized fulfillment. You can also get greater control over delivery fleets with the integrated TMS. Another advantage of FCL is the real-time support services offered.

2) Does First Call support cross-border logistics?

Yes, First Call has a well-established delivery network to promote cross-border deliveries all over North America. You can customize your cross-border shipment and even receive expert advice from a bilingual customs professional.

List of First Call APIs

API Description
Manifestation and shipping label generation API:

Use the carrier API to generate shipping labels and create orders with the carrier

Track Shipment API: Use GPS-enabled tracking services to enable customers and merchants to track their orders
Cancellation API Trigger a cancellation request
EDD API: Display an estimated delivery date for a particular pin code on the product listing page
NDR Action update: Generate automated responses and messages to reduce the RTO percentage
Return Web-hooks: Create a return request to start the reverse logistics process with the carrier

 

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How does it work?

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Step 1 - Select The Courier

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Step 2 - Enter API Key

 

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