X12 Release 4010

Delimiters: ~ Segment * Element > Component

Certified February 4, 2025

XPO Logistics Freight, Inc.

X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

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.

X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

ISA

Interchange Control Header

Functional Group Header

ISA

Interchange Control Header

Required

Max Use 1

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

ISA01

I01

Authorization Information Qualifier

Required

Min 2 Max 2

Code to identify the type of information in the Authorization Information

ISA02

I02

Authorization Information

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 10 Max 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)

ISA03

I03

Security Information Qualifier

Required

Min 2 Max 2

Code to identify the type of information in the Security Information

ISA04

I04

Security Information

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 10 Max 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)

ISA05

I05

Interchange ID Qualifier

Required

Min 2 Max 2

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

ISA06

I06

Interchange Sender ID

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 15 Max 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

ISA07

I05

Interchange ID Qualifier

Required

Min 2 Max 2

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

ISA08

I07

Interchange Receiver ID

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 15 Max 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

ISA09

I08

Interchange Date

Required

date (DT)

Min 6 Max 6

Date of the interchange

ISA10

I09

Interchange Time

Required

time (TM)

Min 4 Max 4

Time of the interchange

ISA11

I10

Interchange Control Standards Identifier

Required

Min 1 Max 1

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

ISA12

I11

Interchange Control Version Number

Required

Min 5 Max 5

This version number covers the interchange control segments

ISA13

I12

Interchange Control Number

Required

numeric (N0)

Min 9 Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

ISA14

I13

Acknowledgment Requested

Required

Min 1 Max 1

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

ISA15

I14

Usage Indicator

Required

Min 1 Max 1

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

ISA16

I15

Component Element Separator

Required

undefined ()

Min 1 Max 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

Functional Group Header

Required

Max Use 1

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

GS01

479

Functional Identifier Code

Required

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

GS02

142

Application Sender's Code

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 15

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

GS03

124

Application Receiver's Code

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 15

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

GS04

373

Date

Required

longDate (DT)

Min 8 Max 8

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

GS05

337

Time

Required

time (TM)

Min 4 Max 8

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)

GS06

Group Control Number

Required

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

GS07

455

Responsible Agency Code

Required

Min 1 Max 2

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

GS08

480

Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 12

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

Transaction Set Header

Required

Max Use 1

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

ST01

143

Transaction Set Identifier Code

Required

Min 3 Max 3

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set

204

Motor Carrier Load Tender

ST02

329

Transaction Set Control Number

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 4 Max 9

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

Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction

Required

Max Use 1

To transmit basic data relating to shipment information

B202

140

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

Required

Min 2 Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

B204

145

Shipment Identification Number

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 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)

B205

188

Weight Unit Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Kilograms

Pounds

B206

146

Shipment Method of Payment

Required

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

Collect

Prepaid (by Seller)

Third Party Pay

B209

460

Shipment Weight Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

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

Shipper's Weight Agreement

Consignee Scale Weight

Estimated Weight

Manifest Weight

Carrier Scale Weight

B2A

Set Purpose

Required

Max Use 1

To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose

B2A01

353

Transaction Set Purpose Code

Required

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying purpose of transaction set

Original

Cancellation

Replace

B2A02

346

Application Type

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying an application

Load Tender - Truckload (TL) Carrier Only

Manifest

L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

Optional

Max Use 50

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Syntax Notes

At least one of L1101 or L1103 is required.

If any of L1101 or L1102 are present, then all are required.

L1101

127

Reference Identification

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 30

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

L1102

128

Reference Identification Qualifier

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Bill of Lading Number

Booking Number

Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)

Route Number

Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)

Account Number

L1103

352

Description

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

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

G62

Date/Time

Optional

Max Use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

Syntax Notes

At least one of G6201 or G6203 is required.

If any of G6201 or G6202 are present, then all are required.

If any of G6203 or G6204 are present, then all are required.

G6201

432

Date Qualifier

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

Code specifying type of date

Must Respond By

G6202

373

Date

Optional

longDate (DT)

Min 8 Max 8

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G6203

176

Time Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Must Respond By

G6204

337

Time

Optional

time (TM)

Min 4 Max 8

G6205

623

Time Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 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

Bill of Lading Handling Requirements

Optional

Max Use 6

To identify Bill of Lading handling and service requirements

Syntax Notes

oneOrNone

AT501

152

Special Handling Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

Dangerous

Expedite

Endorsed as Hazardous Material

High Value Load

High Wide Load

IMS

Intermodal Shipment Service

AT502

560

Special Services Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 10

Code identifying the special service

One - Day Service

Two - Day Service

Expedited Service

Same - Day Service

AT503

153

Special Handling Description

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 30

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

PLD

Pallet Information

Optional

Max Use 1

To specify pallet information including quantity, exchange, and weight

Syntax Notes

If any of PLD03 or PLD04 are present, then all are required.

PLD01

406

Quantity of Pallets Shipped

Required

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 3

Number of pallets shipped

PLD02

399

Pallet Exchange Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying pallet exchange instructions

No Exchange/No Return

Exchange Pallets

Return Pallets

Pallets to be Purchased by Customer

Third-Party Pallet Exchange

PLD03

188

Weight Unit Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Kilograms

Pounds

PLD04

Weight

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

Numeric value of weight

NTE

Note/Special Instruction

Optional

Max Use 10

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

NTE01

363

Note Reference Code

Optional

Min 3 Max 3

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

EED

Equipment Description

ZZZ

Mutually Defined

NTE02

352

Description

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

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

N1 loop

Min Items

Max Loop 5

Name

Optional

Max Use 1

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

Syntax Notes

At least one of N102 or N103 is required.

If any of N103 or N104 are present, then all are required.

N101

Entity Identifier Code

Required

Min 2 Max 3

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

Bill-to-Party

Consignee

Ship From

N102

Name

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 60

Free-form name

N103

Identification Code Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

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

Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set

N104

Identification Code

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

Additional Name Information

Optional

Max Use 1

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

N201

Name

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 60

Free-form name

N202

Name

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 60

Free-form name

Address Information

Optional

Max Use 2

To specify the location of the named party

N301

166

Address Information

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 55

Address information

N302

166

Address Information

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 55

Address information

Geographic Location

Optional

Max Use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Syntax Notes

If N406 is present, then and N405 is required.

N401

City Name

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 30

Free-form text for city name

N402

156

State or Province Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

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

N403

116

Postal Code

Optional

Min 3 Max 15

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

N404

Country Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

Code identifying the country

N405

309

Location Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

Code identifying type of location

State/Province

N406

310

Location Identifier

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

Optional

Max Use 1

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Syntax Notes

At least one of L1101 or L1103 is required.

If any of L1101 or L1102 are present, then all are required.

L1101

127

Reference Identification

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 30

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

L1102

128

Reference Identification Qualifier

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Booking Number

Consignee's Order Number

Route Number

Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)

L1103

352

Description

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

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

G61

Contact

Optional

Max Use 3

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

Syntax Notes

If any of G6103 or G6104 are present, then all are required.

G6101

366

Contact Function Code

Required

Min 2 Max 2

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

General Contact

G6102

Name

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 60

Free-form name

G6103

365

Communication Number Qualifier

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying the type of communication number

Facsimile

Telephone

G6104

364

Communication Number

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

N7 loop

Min Items

Max Loop 10

Equipment Details

Optional

Max Use 1

To identify the equipment

Syntax Notes

If any of N703 or N704 are present, then all are required.

If any of N705 or N716 are present, then all are required.

If any of N708 or N709 are present, then all are required.

N701

206

Equipment Initial

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 4

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

N702

207

Equipment Number

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 10

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

N711

Equipment Description Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

20 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)

40 ft. IL Container (Closed Top)

Aircraft

Barge

Container resting on a Chassis

Container

Closed Van

Container, Tank

Refrigerated Container

Flat Bed Trailer

High Cube Van

Ocean Vessel (Break Bulk)

Rail Car

Controlled Temperature Trailer (Reefer)

Single-Drop Trailer

Removable Side Trailer

Van - Special Inside Length, Width or Height Requirements

Trailer, Dry Freight

Trailer, Tank (Chemicals)

Trailer (not otherwise specified)

Truck, Van

Trailer, Refrigerated

Vessel, Ocean, Rollon-Rolloff

N722

Equipment Type

Optional

Min 4 Max 4

Code identifying equipment type

MEA

Measurements

Optional

Max Use 1

To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights (See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)

Syntax Notes

At least one of MEA03, MEA05, MEA06 or MEA08 is required.

If MEA05 is present, then and MEA04 is required.

If MEA06 is present, then and MEA04 is required.

If MEA07 is present, then at least one of MEA03, MEA05 or MEA06 is required.

oneOrNone

MEA01

737

Measurement Reference ID Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying the broad category to which a measurement applies

MEA02

738

Measurement Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 3

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

Celsius

Freezing Point

MEA03

739

Measurement Value

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 20

The value of the measurement

MEA0401

355

Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

Required

undefined (ID)

Min 1 Max 1

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

MEA0402

1018

Exponent

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 15

Power to which a unit is raised

MEA0403

649

Multiplier

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

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

Seal Numbers

Optional

Max Use 2

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

M701

225

Seal Number

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M702

225

Seal Number

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M703

225

Seal Number

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M704

225

Seal Number

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M705

Entity Identifier Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

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

Shipper

S5 loop

Required

Min Items

Max Loop 999

Stop Off Details

Required

Max Use 1

To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason

Syntax Notes

If any of S503 or S504 are present, then all are required.

If any of S505 or S506 are present, then all are required.

If any of S507 or S508 are present, then all are required.

S501

165

Stop Sequence Number

Required

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 3

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

S502

163

Stop Reason Code

Required

Min 2 Max 2

Code specifying the reason for the stop

Complete

Complete Unload

Load

Spot for Load Exchange (Export)

Pick-up Pre-loaded Equipment

Part Load

Part Unload

Unload

S503

Weight

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

Numeric value of weight

S504

188

Weight Unit Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Kilograms

Pounds

S505

382

Number of Units Shipped

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

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

S506

355

Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

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

Bale

Bag

Barrel

Box

Carload

Case

Carboy

Container

Cylinder

Crate

Carton

Coil

Drum

Each

Piece

Package

Pallet/Unit Load

Roll

Slip Sheet

Sack

Spool

Skid

Tube

Truckload

Tote

Tank

Unit

S507

183

Volume

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

S508

184

Volume Unit Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

Cubic Feet

Gallons

Liter

Cubic Meters

S509

352

Description

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

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

L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

Optional

Max Use 50

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Syntax Notes

At least one of L1101 or L1103 is required.

If any of L1101 or L1102 are present, then all are required.

L1101

127

Reference Identification

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 30

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

L1102

128

Reference Identification Qualifier

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Booking Number

Consignee's Order Number

Route Number

Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)

United Nations Hazardous Classification Number

L1103

352

Description

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

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

G62

Date/Time

Optional

Max Use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

Syntax Notes

At least one of G6201 or G6203 is required.

If any of G6201 or G6202 are present, then all are required.

If any of G6203 or G6204 are present, then all are required.

G6201

432

Date Qualifier

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

Code specifying type of date

Requested Ship Date/Pick-up Date

Requested Delivery Date

G6202

373

Date

Optional

longDate (DT)

Min 8 Max 8

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

G6203

176

Time Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Earliest Requested Pick Up Time

Latest Requested Pick Up Time

Latest Requested Delivery Time

Earliest Requested Deliver Time

G6204

337

Time

Optional

time (TM)

Min 4 Max 8

G6205

623

Time Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

Optional

Max Use 1

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

Syntax Notes

If any of AT801, AT802 or AT803 are present, then all are required.

If any of AT806 or AT807 are present, then all are required.

AT801

187

Weight Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

Gross Weight

Tare Weight

AT802

188

Weight Unit Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Kilograms

Pounds

AT803

Weight

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

Numeric value of weight

AT804

Lading Quantity

Optional

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

AT805

Lading Quantity

Optional

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

AT806

184

Volume Unit Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

Cubic Feet

Gallons

Liter

Cubic Meters

AT807

183

Volume

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

AT5

Bill of Lading Handling Requirements

Optional

Max Use 6

To identify Bill of Lading handling and service requirements

Syntax Notes

oneOrNone

AT501

152

Special Handling Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

AT502

560

Special Services Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 10

Code identifying the special service

AT503

153

Special Handling Description

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 30

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

PLD

Pallet Information

Optional

Max Use 1

To specify pallet information including quantity, exchange, and weight

Syntax Notes

If any of PLD03 or PLD04 are present, then all are required.

PLD01

406

Quantity of Pallets Shipped

Required

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 3

Number of pallets shipped

PLD02

399

Pallet Exchange Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying pallet exchange instructions

No Exchange/No Return

Exchange Pallets

Return Pallets

Pallets to be Purchased by Customer

Third-Party Pallet Exchange

PLD03

188

Weight Unit Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Kilograms

Pounds

PLD04

Weight

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

Numeric value of weight

NTE

Note/Special Instruction

Optional

Max Use 20

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

NTE01

363

Note Reference Code

Optional

Min 3 Max 3

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

ZZZ

Mutually Defined

NTE02

352

Description

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

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

N1 loop

Optional

Max Loop 1

Name

Required

Min 1 Max 1

Max Use 1

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

Syntax Notes

At least one of N102 or N103 is required.

If any of N103 or N104 are present, then all are required.

N101

Entity Identifier Code

Required

Min 2 Max 3

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

Bill-to-Party

Consignee

Ship From

N102

Name

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 60

Free-form name

N103

Identification Code Qualifier

Required

Min 1 Max 2

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

Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set

N104

Identification Code

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

Address Information

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Use 2

To specify the location of the named party

N301

166

Address Information

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 55

Address information

N302

166

Address Information

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 55

Address information

Geographic Location

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Syntax Notes

If N406 is present, then and N405 is required.

N401

City Name

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 2 Max 30

Free-form text for city name

N402

156

State or Province Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

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

N403

116

Postal Code

Optional

Min 3 Max 15

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

N404

Country Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 3

Code identifying the country

N405

309

Location Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

Code identifying type of location

State/Province

N406

310

Location Identifier

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

G61

Contact

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Use 1

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

Syntax Notes

If any of G6103 or G6104 are present, then all are required.

G6101

366

Contact Function Code

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

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

General Contact

Hazardous Material Contact

G6102

Name

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 60

Free-form name

G6103

365

Communication Number Qualifier

Optional

Min 2 Max 2

Code identifying the type of communication number

Facsimile

Telephone

G6104

364

Communication Number

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

L5 loop

Optional

Max Loop 99

Description, Marks and Numbers

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Use 1

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

Syntax Notes

If any of L503 or L504 are present, then all are required.

If L507 is present, then and L506 is required.

If any of L508 or L509 are present, then all are required.

L501

213

Lading Line Item Number

Optional

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L502

Lading Description

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 50

Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes

L506

Marks and Numbers

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 48

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

L508

Commodity Code Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

Mutually defined

L509

Commodity Code

Optional

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 1 Max 30

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Use 1

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

Syntax Notes

If any of AT801, AT802 or AT803 are present, then all are required.

If any of AT806 or AT807 are present, then all are required.

AT801

187

Weight Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

Gross Weight

Tare Weight

AT802

188

Weight Unit Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Kilograms

Pounds

AT803

Weight

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

Numeric value of weight

AT804

Lading Quantity

Optional

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

AT805

Lading Quantity

Optional

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

AT806

184

Volume Unit Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

Cubic Feet

Gallons

Liter

Cubic Meters

AT807

183

Volume

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

G61_loop

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Loop 99

G61

Contact

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Loop 99

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

G6101

366

Contact Function Code

Required

undefined (ID)

Min 1 Max 1

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

G6102

Name

Required

undefined (AN)

Min 1 Max 1

Free-form name

G6103

365

Communication Number Qualifier

Optional

undefined (ID)

Min 1 Max 1

Code identifying the type of communication number

G6104

364

Communication Number

Optional

undefined (AN)

Min 1 Max 1

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Loop 99

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

L1101

127

Reference Identification

Optional

undefined (AN)

Min 1 Max 1

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

L1102

128

Reference Identification Qualifier

Optional

undefined (ID)

Min 1 Max 1

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

L1103

352

Description

Optional

undefined (AN)

Min 1 Max 1

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

LH1_loop

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Max Loop 99

LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity

LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information

LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements

LFH

Freeform Hazardous Material Information

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

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

Total Weight and Charges

Optional

Max 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

Syntax Notes

If any of L301 or L302 are present, then all are required.

If any of L303 or L304 are present, then all are required.

If any of L309 or L310 are present, then all are required.

If L312 is present, then and L301 is required.

If any of L314 or L315 are present, then all are required.

L301

Weight

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 10

Numeric value of weight

L302

187

Weight Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

Gross Weight

Tare Weight

L305

Charge

Optional

numeric2 (N2)

Min 1 Max 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

L309

183

Volume

Optional

decimal (R)

Min 1 Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

L310

184

Volume Unit Qualifier

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code identifying the volume unit

Cubic Feet

Gallons

Liter

Cubic Meters

L311

Lading Quantity

Optional

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

L312

188

Weight Unit Code

Optional

Min 1 Max 1

Code specifying the weight unit

Kilograms

Pounds

Transaction Set Trailer

Required

Max 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)

SE01

Number of Included Segments

Required

numeric (N0)

Min 1 Max 10

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

SE02

329

Transaction Set Control Number

Required

alphanumeric (AN)

Min 4 Max 9

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