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Flowtrate API

Rate intelligence and broker reputation for every freight platform.

Rate Check API

GET /api/v1/rates/check

Check the real market rate for any US lane. Returns the current per-mile rate, market context, trend data, and confidence level.

Parameters

originrequired

2-letter state code (e.g. "IL")

destinationrequired

2-letter state code (e.g. "CA")

truck_typeoptional

DRY_VAN | REEFER | FLATBED (default: DRY_VAN)

Example request

curl https://flowtrate.com/api/v1/rates/check?origin=IL&destination=CA&truck_type=DRY_VAN

Example response

{
  "lane": "IL → CA",
  "marketRateCents": 291,
  "marketRate": "$2.91/mi",
  "rateTag": "average",
  "trend": "+$0.17 vs last week",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sampleSize": 847
}

Broker Score API

GET /api/v1/brokers/score

Get the carrier-sourced reputation score for any broker. Returns the overall score, risk level, average pay days, and review count.

Parameters

mcrequired

Broker MC number

Example request

curl https://flowtrate.com/api/v1/brokers/score?mc=882341

Example response

{
  "broker": "QuickTrans USA",
  "overallScore": 1.4,
  "risk": "AVOID",
  "avgPayDays": 47
}

Embeddable Widget

Add Flowtrate broker scores to your site with one line of code. The widget renders a compact reputation badge that updates in real time.

<!-- Add to your HTML -->
<script src="https://flowtrate.com/api/v1/widget?mc=882341"></script>

Rate Limits

Free tier

100

requests / day

Popular

Pro tier

10,000

requests / day ($49/mo)

Enterprise

Unlimited

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