Getting an accurate freight quote has always been a challenge. Shippers know the frustration of hidden fees that appear only after delivery, driving up costs and eroding margins. To tackle this, Priority 1’s CABO TMS now offers a powerful new feature: the ability to run full address quotes, not just zip-to-zip estimates.
By using full addresses, shippers can reduce surprise charges, unlock better carrier pricing, and save time in the quoting process. Here’s how.
Why Full Address Quotes Beat Zip-to-Zip
Traditionally, most quotes have been based on origin and destination zip codes. While quick, this method leaves too much room for error. Different addresses within the same zip code can have drastically different service requirements, which often leads to accessorial charges added after the fact.
With CABO TMS, shippers can now enter complete addresses (pulled from the address book or typed in manually) at the quoting stage. This gives carriers more accurate information up front, which directly improves pricing and helps avoid disputes later.
1. Reducing Surprise Accessorials
Nearly all LTL carriers now use a system called Shiplify, a database that flags accessorial services tied to specific delivery locations. While imperfect, Shiplify represents a new reality in freight: carriers are relying on data to charge based on actual cost-to-serve rather than blanket pricing.
Priority 1 has fully integrated Shiplify into CABO. When a shipper runs a full address quote, a window displays potential accessorials (like liftgate or limited access fees) flagged for that address. The shipper can then choose to add them or proceed without, knowing what might come later.
This not only provides advance notice of possible hidden costs, but also equips shippers to dispute invalid charges. For example, if Shiplify suggests a liftgate fee but the consignee unloads with a forklift, shippers can document it and challenge the fee.
2. Unlocking Dynamic Carrier Pricing
CABO’s direct API connections with LTL carriers open the door to dynamic pricing opportunities. While Priority 1’s negotiated tariffs remain, carriers can now respond with better-than-tariff rates when more detailed shipment information is provided.
Full address quoting gives carriers confidence about their true cost-to-serve. Combined with Shiplify data and each carrier’s own performance metrics (such as frequency of reweighs or redimensions from specific shippers), this allows carriers to sharpen their pricing.
In addition, carriers can compare the shipment lane against their current network flows. If they need more freight in a specific lane, they may lower rates dynamically. This creates a win-win: shippers save money, and carriers balance their networks more efficiently.
3. Fewer Keystrokes, Faster Quotes
Efficiency matters. In CABO, every shipment begins with a quote. When a zip-to-zip quote is converted to a shipment, the shipper must re-enter the full addresses. But when starting with a full address quote, the addresses are already in place—only verification is needed.
This means fewer clicks, less manual entry, and faster booking. Small time savings add up quickly when managing dozens or hundreds of shipments each week.
What This Means For You
Full address quoting is more than a convenience—it’s a smarter way to manage freight. By reducing hidden accessorials, unlocking dynamic carrier pricing, and streamlining workflows, Priority 1’s CABO TMS helps shippers gain control over their freight costs and carrier relationships.
If hidden fees and unexpected charges have been eating into your budget, it may be time to leave zip-to-zip quoting behind. With CABO’s full address quoting, you get transparency, better rates, and fewer surprises.
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