Ship Smarter with EchoShip.
Guides, tutorials, and tools built to help you quote, book, track, and manage every shipment from a single platform — all in one place.
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Getting Started
Everything EchoShip does, from One Login
A cutting-edge, self-service shipper portal that puts your whole shipment lifecycle in your hands.
- Instantly quote & book LTL, Truckload, and Partial Truckload
- Access all load documents in one place
- Best-in-class coverage with EchoInsure+
- Earn points on every shipment with EchoShip Rewards
- Track shipments with real-time updates
- Pay and manage invoices
- Same-day LTL with EchoSameDay
- Save defaults & copy past shipments to save time
New to EchoShip?
Set up your account & get shipping
This step-by-step guide walks you through account setup and how to make the most of EchoShip’s features.
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Freight Classification & Accessorials
Classify with Confidence, Avoid Surprise Fees
NMFC Guides
NMFCs can be complicated and intimidating. We strongly recommend always including your NMFC in EchoShip so your freight is properly classified and you avoid unexpected fees. These guides make classification easier — and your Echo rep is always here to help.
Accessorial Guide
Sick of unexpected accessorial fees? We built this easy-to-use guide to help you understand the potential accessorials that may apply based on your location type — including common examples so there are no surprises.
Tip: Not sure of a code? Use EchoShip’s free NMFC lookup tool — click the magnifying glass icon above the Freight Class field when getting a quote.
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Tutorials
Watch, Then Do
EchoShip Tutorial Videos
Need help with something specific? Our tutorial videos walk you through everything from order entry to invoicing — step by step.
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Make the Most of EchoShip
Three Echo-exclusive Products Worth Knowing
Coverage, speed, and parcel management — all built right into EchoShip.
EchoInsure+
Keep your shipments safe
- Best-in-class coverage
- Cargo claims paid as fast as 10 days
- Zero deductible up to $10,000
- Broader protection, fewer exclusions
- Full value coverage vs. limited carrier liability
EchoSameDay
Same-day LTL, faster than ever
- Pickup & delivery up to 11× faster than standard LTL
- Fewer touchpoints, no terminal stops
- Up to 30% lower rates than traditional same-day LTL
- Real-time tracking from pickup to delivery
EchoParcel
Parcel shipping from your own facility
- Enterprise-level parcel TMS & reporting
- Access to competitive carrier rates
- Multi-carrier rate shopping
- Audit & contract analysis for savings
- No license, hosting, or service fees
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EchoShip Rewards
The Only Shipping Platform that Pays you Back
A loyalty program built into EchoShip — and a differentiator you won’t find with other brokers. The more you ship, the more you earn.
Ready to be rewarded for shipping?
Earn points on every shipment you book.
Book LTL, Truckload, and Partial Truckload shipments on EchoShip and rack up points automatically — then put them toward what matters to you.
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Ship
Book any LTL, Truckload, or Partial Truckload load on EchoShip.
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Earn
Collect points on every booking, plus bonus points at shipment milestones.
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Unlock
Climb to higher tiers for bigger point multipliers as you ship more.
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Redeem
Cash in from a catalog of 10,000+ selections.
Redeem points for
- Echo swag
- Shipping discounts
- Merchandise
- Electronics
- Charitable donations
- 10,000+ more items
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FAQ
EchoShip Frequently Asked Questions
EchoShip is Echo’s self-service shipping portal that gives you full transparency and control to quote, book, and track. Beyond building loads, you can track shipments, manage invoices, and follow claims progress — with instant quotes, real-time status updates, and invoice payments all in one place.
EchoShip supports quoting and booking for LTL, Truckload, and Partial Truckload shipments.
Yes. EchoShip is backed by our award-winning, dedicated account team, and 24/7 support is a click or phone call away. Your rep’s info is in the top-left corner of the portal, and after submitting a load you can request they review the details for accuracy. You get the power to shop rates yourself while your main point-of-contact stays by your side.
A quick, easy way to add an extra layer of cargo protection to your LTL shipments. With EchoInsure+ you can receive cargo claims paid as fast as 10 days, zero deductible up to $10,000, broader protection with fewer exclusions, and full value coverage instead of limited carrier liability.
A local LTL shipping solution available exclusively on EchoShip that offers same-day pickup and delivery for eligible shipments. Freight moves on a direct truck with no terminal stops, helping reduce delays, minimize handling, and lower the risk of damage or loss.
Echo’s loyalty program, where you earn points for every LTL, Truckload, and Partial Truckload shipment booked on EchoShip. Redeem points for Echo swag, electronics, shipping discounts, and more from a catalog of 10,000+ selections. As you ship more, you unlock higher tiers, earn bonus points at milestones, and enjoy higher point multipliers.
Yes. Select carriers by what matters most to you — transit time, cost, insurance coverage, and more — with instant buying power across Echo’s extensive LTL and Partial Truckload network and over 50,000 truckload carriers.
Yes. Check the status of your loads with real-time updates, print documents as they’re uploaded, and get special updates on the loads you’re focused on.
NMFCs aren’t required to receive a quote, but they’re highly recommended for accurate pricing and to avoid additional carrier charges. If you’re unfamiliar with classifications, use EchoShip’s free NMFC lookup tool to search by keyword and category — click the magnifying glass icon above the Freight Class field when getting a quote.
Just Origin, Destination, Pickup Date, Weight, and Freight Class. We recommend adding as much detail as possible for the most accurate quote.
Absolutely. EchoShip has full functionality to support mixed pallet quoting and booking — even if you’ve typically relied on your Echo rep to build these shipments.
Yes. Manage invoice payments for LTL, Truckload, and Partial Truckload shipments. You can also set filter preferences, save frequently shipped load information, and manage or create items for future shipments.
Ready to ship?
Log in to EchoShip to quote and book in a few clicks — or reach your dedicated Echo representative for a personalized walkthrough anytime.
