Connect the application to Southeastern Freight Line’s API/web service

The Connection Settings page is used to establish the app’s connection to the carrier’s web services.

To successfully connect the app to Southeastern Freight Lines you need your account number, and the username and password you use to log into SEFL.com.

Southeastern Freight Line Credentials to Connect To Real Time Shipping Quotes for Shopify

Enter the information prompted for on the Connect Provider page. After clicking Save Settings, click the Test Connection button. You’ll see a success message if the app was able to establish a connection with the carrier’s servers. If the test failed, something about your connection settings information is incorrect. Make the necessary corrections and try again. After you establish a successful connection, return to the User’s Guide for the app.

Nickname Enter a nickname to use for the app. It is for your use only and will not be visible to visitors to your store.
Customer account number Enter the your SEFL account number.
Username Enter username you use to log into SEFL.com.
Password Enter the password you use to log into SEFL.com.
Customer address Enter the address that SEFL has on record for your account.
Third party account number Enter account number SEFL provided for third party shipments.
Request LTL freight quotes as… Shipper
Choose this option if you will request your shipping rates as the shipper. Most merchants will identify themselves as the shipper.

3rd party

Choose this option if you will request your shipping rtes as a third-party. This option may be required if the origins for your shipping quotes will differ from the physical address associated with the account.
SEFL rates my freight on weight and… and freight class.
Choose this option if SEFL uses the traditional rating method for your shipments. This is the correct option for most SEFL customers.

freight class, and dimensions.

Choose this option if SEFL rates your shipments based on each handling unit’s overall dimensions. In this case, accurate quotes will require the use of the Pallets feature. (Related document: What is Dimensionally Rated LTL Freight?)