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X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Motor Carrier Load Tender Transaction Set (204) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set can be used to allow shippers or other interested parties to offer (tender) a shipment to a full load (truckload) motor carrier including detailed scheduling, equipment requirements, commodities, and shipping instructions pertinent to a load tender. It is not to be used to provide a motor carrier with data relative to a Less-than-Truckload bill of lading, pick-up notification, or manifest.

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Overview
ISA
-
Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
-
Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
heading
ST
010
Transaction Set Header
Max use 1
Required
B2
020
Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction
Max use 1
Required
B2A
030
Set Purpose
Max use 1
Required
L11
080
Business Instructions and Reference Number
Max use 50
Optional
G62
090
Date/Time
Max use 1
Optional
AT5
110
Bill of Lading Handling Requirements
Max use 6
Optional
PLD
120
Pallet Information
Max use 1
Optional
NTE
130
Note/Special Instruction
Max use 10
Optional
Bill-to-Party
detail
0300 Loop
GE
-
Functional Group Trailer
Max use 1
Required
IEA
-
Interchange Control Trailer
Max use 1
Required
ISA

Interchange Control Header

RequiredMax use 1

To start and identify an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
ISA-01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the type of information in the Authorization Information

00
No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
ISA-02
I02
Authorization Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

Information used for additional identification or authorization of the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Authorization Information Qualifier (I01)

ISA-03
I03
Security Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the type of information in the Security Information

00
No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
ISA-04
I04
Security Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

This is used for identifying the security information about the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Security Information Qualifier (I03)

ISA-05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-06
I06
Interchange Sender ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the sender for other parties to use as the receiver ID to route data to them; the sender always codes this value in the sender ID element

ISA-07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the receiver of the data; When sending, it is used by the sender as their sending ID, thus other parties sending to them will use this as a receiving ID to route data to them

ISA-09
I08
Interchange Date
Required
Date (DT)
YYMMDD format

Date of the interchange

ISA-10
I09
Interchange Time
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM format

Time of the interchange

ISA-11
I10
Interchange Control Standards Identifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the agency responsible for the control standard used by the message that is enclosed by the interchange header and trailer

U
U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)

This version number covers the interchange control segments

00401
Draft Standards for Trial Use Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997
ISA-13
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

ISA-14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code sent by the sender to request an interchange acknowledgment (TA1)

0
No Acknowledgment Requested
1
Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
ISA-15
I14
Usage Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code to indicate whether data enclosed by this interchange envelope is test, production or information

I
Information
P
Production Data
T
Test Data
ISA-16
I15
Component Element Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1

Type is not applicable; the component element separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate component data elements within a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator and the segment terminator

>
Component Element Separator

Functional Group Header

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the beginning of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GS-01
479
Functional Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

SM
Motor Carrier Load Tender (204)
GS-02
142
Application Sender's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party sending transmission; codes agreed to by trading partners

GS-03
124
Application Receiver's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party receiving transmission. Codes agreed to by trading partners

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

GS-06
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

GS-07
455
Responsible Agency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code used in conjunction with Data Element 480 to identify the issuer of the standard

T
Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
X
Accredited Standards Committee X12
GS-08
480
Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)

Code indicating the version, release, subrelease, and industry identifier of the EDI standard being used, including the GS and GE segments; if code in DE455 in GS segment is X, then in DE 480 positions 1-3 are the version number; positions 4-6 are the release and subrelease, level of the version; and positions 7-12 are the industry or trade association identifiers (optionally assigned by user); if code in DE455 in GS segment is T, then other formats are allowed

004010
Draft Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997

Heading

ST
010
Heading > ST

Transaction Set Header

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

Example
ST-01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set

  • The transaction set identifier (ST01) used by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice Transaction Set).
204
Motor Carrier Load Tender
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

B2
020
Heading > B2

Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit basic data relating to shipment information

Example
B2-02
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • B202 contains the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) of the carrier that will receive the bill of lading.
  • B202 is mandatory for transaction set 204.
B2-04
145
Shipment Identification Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Identification number assigned to the shipment by the shipper that uniquely identifies the shipment from origin to ultimate destination and is not subject to modification; (Does not contain blanks or special characters)

B2-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
B2-06
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

CC
Collect
PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
TP
Third Party Pay
B2-09
460
Shipment Weight Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the way by which weights are obtained for a particular shipment

  • B209 is mandatory for rail transactions.
A
Shipper's Weight Agreement
C
Consignee Scale Weight
E
Estimated Weight
M
Manifest Weight
R
Carrier Scale Weight
B2A
030
Heading > B2A

Set Purpose

RequiredMax use 1

To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose

Example
B2A-01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying purpose of transaction set

00
Original
01
Cancellation
05
Replace
B2A-02
346
Application Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an application

LT
Load Tender - Truckload (TL) Carrier Only
MF
Manifest
L11
080
Heading > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 50

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BM
Bill of Lading Number
BN
Booking Number
CN
Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)
RU
Route Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

G62
090
Heading > G62

Date/Time

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Segment G62 in header is used to convey the must-respond-by date and time when responding to a 204 transaction.
Example
If either Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Date (G62-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Time Qualifier (G62-03) is required
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

64
Must Respond By
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the reported time

1
Must Respond By
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

AT5
110
Heading > AT5

Bill of Lading Handling Requirements

OptionalMax use 6

To identify Bill of Lading handling and service requirements

Example
Only one of Special Handling Code (AT5-01) or Special Handling Description (AT5-03) may be present
Only one of Special Services Code (AT5-02) or Special Handling Description (AT5-03) may be present
AT5-01
152
Special Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

DA
Dangerous
EP
Expedite
HM
Endorsed as Hazardous Material
HV
High Value Load
HW
High Wide Load
IMS
Intermodal Shipment Service
AT5-02
560
Special Services Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the special service

D1
One - Day Service
D2
Two - Day Service
EX
Expedited Service
SG
Same - Day Service
AT5-03
153
Special Handling Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form additional description of special handling instructions to appear on printed bill if special handling code is not adequate

PLD
120
Heading > PLD

Pallet Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pallet information including quantity, exchange, and weight

Example
If either Weight Unit Code (PLD-03) or Weight (PLD-04) is present, then the other is required
PLD-01
406
Quantity of Pallets Shipped
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of pallets shipped

PLD-02
399
Pallet Exchange Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying pallet exchange instructions

1
No Exchange/No Return
2
Exchange Pallets
3
Return Pallets
4
Pallets to be Purchased by Customer
5
Third-Party Pallet Exchange
PLD-03
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
PLD-04
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

NTE
130
Heading > NTE

Note/Special Instruction

OptionalMax use 10

To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction

Example
NTE-01
363
Note Reference Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the functional area or purpose for which the note applies

EED
Equipment Description
ZZZ
Mutually Defined
NTE-02
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

0100 Bill-to-Party
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
ConsigneeShip From
N1
140
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

  • Loop 0100 is used to convey name and address detail relative to bill-to, party controlling freight, or other shipment level name and address information. It is not used to convey ship from or ship to detail which should be handled within loop 0300 in table 2.
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

BT
Bill-to-Party
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N2
150
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
160
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
170
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

Usage notes

Value is not edited for content or format. It may not necessarily be valid for use in rating by the carrier.

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

SP
State/Province
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

Usage notes

ISO-3166-2 Country Subdivision Codes (State/Province 1, 2 or 3 characters)

L11
180
Heading > Bill-to-Party > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 1

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Example
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BN
Booking Number
CG
Consignee's Order Number
RU
Route Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

G61
190
Heading > Bill-to-Party > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0100 Bill-to-Party end
0100 Consignee
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Bill-to-PartyShip From
N1
140
Heading > Consignee > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

  • Loop 0100 is used to convey name and address detail relative to bill-to, party controlling freight, or other shipment level name and address information. It is not used to convey ship from or ship to detail which should be handled within loop 0300 in table 2.
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

CN
Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N2
150
Heading > Consignee > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
160
Heading > Consignee > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
170
Heading > Consignee > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

Usage notes

Value is not edited for content or format. It may not necessarily be valid for use in rating by the carrier.

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

SP
State/Province
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

Usage notes

ISO-3166-2 Country Subdivision Codes (State/Province 1, 2 or 3 characters)

L11
180
Heading > Consignee > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 1

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Example
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BN
Booking Number
CG
Consignee's Order Number
RU
Route Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

G61
190
Heading > Consignee > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0100 Consignee end
0100 Ship From
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Bill-to-PartyConsignee
N1
140
Heading > Ship From > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

  • Loop 0100 is used to convey name and address detail relative to bill-to, party controlling freight, or other shipment level name and address information. It is not used to convey ship from or ship to detail which should be handled within loop 0300 in table 2.
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

SF
Ship From
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N2
150
Heading > Ship From > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
160
Heading > Ship From > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
170
Heading > Ship From > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

Usage notes

Value is not edited for content or format. It may not necessarily be valid for use in rating by the carrier.

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

SP
State/Province
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

Usage notes

ISO-3166-2 Country Subdivision Codes (State/Province 1, 2 or 3 characters)

L11
180
Heading > Ship From > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 1

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Example
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BN
Booking Number
CG
Consignee's Order Number
RU
Route Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

G61
190
Heading > Ship From > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0100 Ship From end
0200 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N7
200
Heading > 0200 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the equipment

Example
N7-01
206
Equipment Initial
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Prefix or alphabetic part of an equipment unit's identifying number

  • N701 is mandatory for rail transactions.
N7-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10

Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred)

N7-11
40
Equipment Description Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

2B
20 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)
4B
40 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)
AP
Aircraft
BR
Barge
CC
Container resting on a Chassis
CN
Container
CV
Closed Van
CX
Container, Tank
CZ
Refrigerated Container
FT
Flat Bed Trailer
HV
High Cube Van
OB
Ocean Vessel (Break Bulk)
RR
Rail Car
RT
Controlled Temperature Trailer (Reefer)
SD
Single-Drop Trailer
ST
Removable Side Trailer
SV
Van - Special Inside Length, Width or Height Requirements
TF
Trailer, Dry Freight
TJ
Trailer, Tank (Chemicals)
TL
Trailer (not otherwise specified)
TV
Truck, Van
TW
Trailer, Refrigerated
VR
Vessel, Ocean, Rollon-Rolloff
N7-22
24
Equipment Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 4

Code identifying equipment type

MEA
208
Heading > 0200 Loop > MEA

Measurements

OptionalMax use 1

To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights

(See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)

Example
MEA-01
737
Measurement Reference ID Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the broad category to which a measurement applies

MEA-02
738
Measurement Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying a specific product or process characteristic to which a measurement applies

CC
Celsius
FG
Freezing Point
MEA-03
739
Measurement Value
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

The value of the measurement

MEA-04
C001
Composite Unit of Measure
OptionalMax use 1
To identify a composite unit of measure (See Figures Appendix for examples of use)
C001-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

C001-02
1018
Exponent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Power to which a unit is raised

C001-03
649
Multiplier
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Value to be used as a multiplier to obtain a new value

M7
210
Heading > 0200 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 2

To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals

Example
M7-01
225
Seal Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-02
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-03
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-04
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-05
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

  • M705 indicates the name of the organization which applied the seal(s).
SH
Shipper
0200 Loop end
Heading end

Detail

0300 Loop
RequiredMax >1
S5
010
Detail > 0300 Loop > S5

Stop Off Details

RequiredMax use 1

To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason

Example
If either Weight (S5-03) or Weight Unit Code (S5-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Number of Units Shipped (S5-05) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (S5-06) is present, then the other is required
If either Volume (S5-07) or Volume Unit Qualifier (S5-08) is present, then the other is required
S5-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Identifying number for the specific stop and the sequence in which the stop is to be performed

S5-02
163
Stop Reason Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the reason for the stop

CL
Complete
CU
Complete Unload
LD
Load
LE
Spot for Load Exchange (Export)
PA
Pick-up Pre-loaded Equipment
PL
Part Load
PU
Part Unload
UL
Unload
S5-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

S5-04
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
S5-05
382
Number of Units Shipped
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of units shipped in manufacturer's shipping units for a line item or transaction set

Usage notes

The number provided may actually reflect the item quantity and not the lading quantity which may affect rating.

S5-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

BA
Bale
BG
Bag
BR
Barrel
BX
Box
C4
Carload
CA
Case
CB
Carboy
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CP
Crate
CT
Carton
CX
Coil
DR
Drum
EA
Each
PC
Piece
PK
Package
PL
Pallet/Unit Load
RL
Roll
S9
Slip Sheet
SJ
Sack
SO
Spool
SV
Skid
TB
Tube
TC
Truckload
TE
Tote
TK
Tank
UN
Unit
S5-07
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

S5-08
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
G
Gallons
V
Liter
X
Cubic Meters
S5-09
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

  • S509 is the stop reason description.
L11
020
Detail > 0300 Loop > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 50

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BN
Booking Number
CG
Consignee's Order Number
RU
Route Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
UN
United Nations Hazardous Classification Number
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

G62
030
Detail > 0300 Loop > G62

Requested Delivery Date

OptionalMax use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
Example
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

68
Requested Delivery Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the reported time

G
Earliest Requested Deliver Time
L
Latest Requested Delivery Time
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

G62
030
Detail > 0300 Loop > G62

Requested Ship Date/Pick-up Date

OptionalMax use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
Example
Variants (all may be used)
G62Requested Delivery Date
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

10
Requested Ship Date/Pick-up Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the reported time

I
Earliest Requested Pick Up Time
K
Latest Requested Pick Up Time
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

AT8
040
Detail > 0300 Loop > AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

OptionalMax use 1

To specify shipment details in terms of weight, and quantity of handling units

  • Segment AT8 in loop 0300 is intended for the transmitting of total weight, quantity, and volume relative to the specific stop-off. Should weight, quantity, and volume also be sent in segment AT8 in loop 0320 and tied to commodity detail, then the accumulated amounts of weight, quantity, and volume in the AT8 segment in loop 0320 should equal the amounts in the single AT8 occurrence in loop 0300.
Example
If either Weight Qualifier (AT8-01), Weight Unit Code (AT8-02) or Weight (AT8-03) are present, then the others are required
If either Volume Unit Qualifier (AT8-06) or Volume (AT8-07) is present, then the other is required
AT8-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

G
Gross Weight
T
Tare Weight
AT8-02
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
AT8-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

AT8-04
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • AT804 is the quantity of handling units that are not unitized (for example a carton). When added to the quantity in AT805, it is the total quantity of handling units in the shipment.
AT8-05
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • AT805 is the quantity of handling units that are unitized (for example on a pallet or slip sheet). When added to the quantity in AT804 it is the total quantity of handling units for the shipment.
Usage notes

The number provided may actually reflect the item quantity and not the lading quantity which may affect rating. See S505.

AT8-06
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
G
Gallons
V
Liter
X
Cubic Meters
AT8-07
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

AT5
060
Detail > 0300 Loop > AT5

Bill of Lading Handling Requirements

OptionalMax use 6

To identify Bill of Lading handling and service requirements

Example
Only one of Special Handling Code (AT5-01) or Special Handling Description (AT5-03) may be present
Only one of Special Services Code (AT5-02) or Special Handling Description (AT5-03) may be present
AT5-01
152
Special Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

AT5-02
560
Special Services Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 10

Code identifying the special service

AT5-03
153
Special Handling Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form additional description of special handling instructions to appear on printed bill if special handling code is not adequate

PLD
063
Detail > 0300 Loop > PLD

Pallet Information

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pallet information including quantity, exchange, and weight

Example
If either Weight Unit Code (PLD-03) or Weight (PLD-04) is present, then the other is required
PLD-01
406
Quantity of Pallets Shipped
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of pallets shipped

PLD-02
399
Pallet Exchange Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying pallet exchange instructions

1
No Exchange/No Return
2
Exchange Pallets
3
Return Pallets
4
Pallets to be Purchased by Customer
5
Third-Party Pallet Exchange
PLD-03
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
PLD-04
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

NTE
065
Detail > 0300 Loop > NTE

Note/Special Instruction

OptionalMax use 20

To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction

Example
NTE-01
363
Note Reference Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the functional area or purpose for which the note applies

ZZZ
Mutually Defined
NTE-02
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

0310 Bill-to-Party
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
ConsigneeShip From
N1
070
Detail > 0300 Loop > Bill-to-Party > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

BT
Bill-to-Party
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
090
Detail > 0300 Loop > Bill-to-Party > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
100
Detail > 0300 Loop > Bill-to-Party > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

Usage notes

Value is not edited for content or format. It may not necessarily be valid for use in rating by the carrier.

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

SP
State/Province
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

Usage notes

ISO-3166-2 Country Subdivision Codes (State/Province 1, 2 or 3 characters)

G61
120
Detail > 0300 Loop > Bill-to-Party > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0310 Bill-to-Party end
0310 Consignee
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Bill-to-PartyShip From
N1
070
Detail > 0300 Loop > Consignee > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

CN
Consignee
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
090
Detail > 0300 Loop > Consignee > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
100
Detail > 0300 Loop > Consignee > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

Usage notes

Value is not edited for content or format. It may not necessarily be valid for use in rating by the carrier.

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

SP
State/Province
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

Usage notes

ISO-3166-2 Country Subdivision Codes (State/Province 1, 2 or 3 characters)

G61
120
Detail > 0300 Loop > Consignee > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0310 Consignee end
0310 Ship From
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Bill-to-PartyConsignee
N1
070
Detail > 0300 Loop > Ship From > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

SF
Ship From
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
090
Detail > 0300 Loop > Ship From > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
100
Detail > 0300 Loop > Ship From > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

Usage notes

Value is not edited for content or format. It may not necessarily be valid for use in rating by the carrier.

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

SP
State/Province
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

Usage notes

ISO-3166-2 Country Subdivision Codes (State/Province 1, 2 or 3 characters)

G61
120
Detail > 0300 Loop > Ship From > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0310 Ship From end
0320 Loop
OptionalMax >1
L5
130
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers

Example
If either Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-08) or Commodity Code (L5-09) is present, then the other is required
L5-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes

  • L502 may be used to send quantity information as part of the product description.
L5-06
87
Marks and Numbers
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment

L5-08
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

Z
Mutually defined
L5-09
22
Commodity Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

AT8
135
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

OptionalMax use 1

To specify shipment details in terms of weight, and quantity of handling units

Example
If either Weight Qualifier (AT8-01), Weight Unit Code (AT8-02) or Weight (AT8-03) are present, then the others are required
If either Volume Unit Qualifier (AT8-06) or Volume (AT8-07) is present, then the other is required
AT8-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

G
Gross Weight
T
Tare Weight
AT8-02
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
AT8-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

AT8-04
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • AT804 is the quantity of handling units that are not unitized (for example a carton). When added to the quantity in AT805, it is the total quantity of handling units in the shipment.
AT8-05
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • AT805 is the quantity of handling units that are unitized (for example on a pallet or slip sheet). When added to the quantity in AT804 it is the total quantity of handling units for the shipment.
Usage notes

The number provided may actually reflect the item quantity and not the lading quantity which may affect rating.

AT8-06
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
G
Gallons
V
Liter
X
Cubic Meters
AT8-07
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

0325 Loop
OptionalMax >1
G61
140
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > G61

Contact

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

  • The G61 segment contains the person or company to be contacted by the carrier in case of emergency.
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

L11
141
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 5

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

  • The L11 segment contains the specific hazardous material reference numbers.
    Used in loop 0325 it pertains to all iterations of loop 0330 following.
Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Reference Identification (L11-01) or Description (L11-03) is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BN
Booking Number
CG
Consignee's Order Number
IX
Item Number
PO
Purchase Order Number
RE
Release Number
RU
Route Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
L11-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

0330 Loop
OptionalMax >1
LH1
143
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity

Example
LH1-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

  • LH101 and LH102 are used to convey the number and type of packages for bulk and nonbulk movements.
BA
Bale
BG
Bag
BR
Barrel
BX
Box
C4
Carload
CA
Case
CB
Carboy
CH
Container
CL
Cylinder
CP
Crate
CT
Carton
CX
Coil
DR
Drum
EA
Each
PC
Piece
PK
Package
PL
Pallet/Unit Load
RL
Roll
S9
Slip Sheet
SJ
Sack
SO
Spool
SV
Skid
TB
Tube
TC
Truckload
TE
Tote
TK
Tank
UN
Unit
LH1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

Usage notes

The number provided may actually reflect the item quantity and not the lading quantity which may affect rating.

LH1-03
277
UN/NA Identification Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6

Code identifying the hazardous material identification number as required by Title 49 of the code of Federal Regulations; UN/NA stands for United Nations/North America

LH1-10
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III

LH2
144
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

OptionalMax use 4

To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information

Example
LH2-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30

The hazardous classification corresponding to the shipping name of the hazardous commodity

LH2-02
983
Hazardous Class Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying hazardous class

P
Primary
S
Secondary
LH2-03
218
Hazardous Placard Notation
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 14Max 40

The placard notation corresponding to the hazard class of the hazardous commodity

LH2-05
759
Reportable Quantity Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code to identify presence of hazardous substance

LH3
145
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name

OptionalMax use 10

To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements

Example
If either Hazardous Material Shipping Name (LH3-01) or Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier (LH3-02) is present, then the other is required
LH3-01
224
Hazardous Material Shipping Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

The proper shipping name of the hazardous commodity as specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49

LH3-02
984
Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Qualifier indicating the source (regulatory) of the proper shipping name

LH3-03
985
N.O.S. Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code indicating the type of regulatory requirements that apply to a description; N.O.S. stands for Not Otherwise Specified

LFH
146
Detail > 0300 Loop > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LFH

Freeform Hazardous Material Information

OptionalMax use 20

To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments

Example
LFH-01
808
Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Qualifier indicating the type of information being passed so that a receiver may format a description of hazardous commodity movements that meets regulatory requirements

ADI
Additional Descriptive Information Not Required by Regulation but Desired to Accompany the Movement by the Shipper
DWW
"Dangerous When Wet" Declaration
HZC
Hazardous Substance Constituents
INH
Inhalation Hazard
PIH
"Poison - Inhalation Hazard" Declaration
POI
"Poison" Declaration
RAM
Radioactive Material Data
TEC
Technical or Chemical Group Name
LFH-02
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

LFH-03
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

LFH-04
1023
Hazard Zone Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code specifying the Department of Transportation assigned zone designating the Inhalation Toxicity Hazard Zone

0330 Loop end
0325 Loop end
0320 Loop end
0300 Loop end
Detail end

Summary

L3
010
Summary > L3

Total Weight and Charges

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items

Example
If either Volume (L3-09) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L3-10) is present, then the other is required
If Weight Unit Code (L3-12) is present, then Weight (L3-01) is required
L3-01
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

L3-02
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

G
Gross Weight
T
Tare Weight
L3-05
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

  • L305 is the total charges.
L3-09
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

L3-10
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
G
Gallons
V
Liter
X
Cubic Meters
L3-11
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

L3-12
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
SE
020
Summary > SE

Transaction Set Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)

Example
SE-01
96
Number of Included Segments
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10

Total number of segments included in a transaction set including ST and SE segments

SE-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

Summary end

Functional Group Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GE-01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Total number of transaction sets included in the functional group or interchange (transmission) group terminated by the trailer containing this data element

GE-02
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

Interchange Control Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To define the end of an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
IEA-01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5

A count of the number of functional groups included in an interchange

IEA-02
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

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