• DATA
  • LOGISTICS
  • DECISION
  • HUMAN

How to compare freight rates with your AI

Connect Freightview to your agent to automate the quote gathering process. Your AI handles the heavy lifting of pulling rates from different carriers simultaneously.

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Short answer

How can I compare freight rates using my AI?

Your agent uses your saved address book and item catalog to request real-time quotes from multiple carriers at once. You get a side-by-side comparison without manual data entry. This breakdown shows how the data flows from your records to the carrier quotes.

The results of your request.

Where your data lands.

Once you ask for rates, your agent organizes the data into these specific outcomes.

DATA

Carrier quote list

The AI pulls live pricing from all connected carriers. You get a clean list of available rates for your specific shipment.

LOGISTICS

Address and item matching

The agent pulls the necessary shipping details from your existing records. This ensures the quotes match your actual shipping lanes and cargo.

DECISION

Rate comparison

Your agent presents the different options side-by-side. You can see which carrier is cheapest or fastest for the specific route.

HUMAN

Final booking choice

The AI provides the data, but you decide which carrier to use. You must manually confirm the shipment in Freightview to finalize the booking.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent moves through your freight data to build a complete quote request.

  1. Gather shipment details

    The agent looks up your saved locations and product specs to build a valid shipment profile.

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  2. Request live pricing

    The agent sends the shipment profile to all connected carriers to get current rates.

    request_rates

  3. Organize quotes

    The agent compiles the returned rates into a single view for you to review.

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  4. Present options

    The agent shows you the final comparison based on the carrier data it just pulled.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the freight comparison workflow.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info with your actual shipment details.

Freightview Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ChoRDGCTjXSBeGM9flbNoj2hwITXipuf9eIe9Xyw/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Freightview capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freightview-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ChoRDGCTjXSBeGM9flbNoj2hwITXipuf9eIe9Xyw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Compare freight rates for a shipment from [Address A] to [Address B] using my item catalog.

  • Get quotes from all carriers for [Item Name] being shipped to [Customer Name].

  • Find the cheapest rate in my address book for shipping [Item Name] to [Zip Code].

  • List all available carrier rates for the items in my catalog going to [City, State].

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Start here

Connect Freightview once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking for rates immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI book the shipment for me?

    No. The AI only pulls and compares the rates. You have to go into Freightview to actually book the load.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my address book?

    No. The agent can only read your address book to get shipping details. It cannot add, edit, or delete your saved addresses.

  • 03

    How does it know what I'm shipping?

    It uses the list_item_catalog tool to pull your saved product dimensions and weights.

  • 04

    Can I ask for rates for a new address not in my book?

    Yes, you can provide a new address in your prompt, and the agent will use that for the rate request.

  • 05

    Will the AI update my item catalog?

    No. The agent only has permission to read the catalog to facilitate the quote request.

  • More questions about Freightview? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Freightview Connector can do

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