Quote, compare and book shipments digitally
You’re used to handling personal logistics online, comparing flights or hotel rates. Booking freight transportation should be just as simple. Instead of waiting on emails or calling different carriers for pricing, online freight booking lets you handle the whole process on your time, in one place.
With ArcBest View, our digital freight management platform, you can check prices for all available shipping solutions at once and complete the entire process online. No phone calls or waiting required.
Benefits of online freight quotes and booking
Scheduling shipments digitally has many advantages:
Speed. Get instant pricing instead of waiting for manual quotes to hit your email.
Visibility. Use one form to access every available shipping solution in a side-by-side layout.
Control. Choose the best balance of cost, speed and service for every shipment.
Efficiency. Use one system for the entire process.
Simplicity. Combine pricing, mode comparison, booking and tracking into a single workflow.
How to get freight quotes using View
The process is simple, even if you’re new to online shipment management.
Step 1: Log in (or create a login)
New users can create a login in just a few minutes. Then you only need to remember one set of credentials.
Step 2: Click “Create Quote”
From the main dashboard, click the “Create Quote” button to begin.
Step 3: Enter shipment details
Fill out a single form with shipment information, including:
Origin and destination
Pickup date
Shipment size or equipment type
Shipment details
Weight and dimensions
Any assessorial services required
Step 4: Click “Get Rates”
Once your details are entered, click the button to “Get Rates.” View instantly returns all available options, showing pricing and service levels for:
LTL
LTL brokerage
Truckload
Volume LTL
Expedite
Time critical
How to book freight online using ArcBest View
After following the steps above to get a quote, you can easily compare options. Completing your booking takes just a few steps:
Step 5: Select a solution and click “Continue to Booking”
Click the shipping solution that meets your cost and transit-time needs, then click the “Continue to Booking” button.
Step 6: Complete shipment details
Confirm the specifics of your shipment, including addresses and contact information.
Step 7: Book your shipment
Click “Book Shipment,” and you’re done.
Your freight is fully booked online, without follow-up calls or emails. Shortly after completing this process, you’ll see the shipment listed under “Awaiting Pickup” on your dashboard.
Using the View platform, you’ll schedule the shipment, track it and manage documents and billing in one place. And if you need help, you can chat, call or get support directly from View as well.
Ready to book shipments online?
Ready to simplify the shipping process and gain instant access to online freight quotes? ArcBest View gives you everything you need to compare options, book shipments and manage freight in one connected platform.
Log in, create a quote and book your next shipment in minutes. Start using View to take the guesswork and waiting out of freight booking.
