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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
    AT5
    110
    Bill of Lading Handling Requirements
    Max use 6
    Optional
    NTE
    130
    Note/Special Instruction
    Max use 10
    Optional
    0100 Loop
    detail
    Load
    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

    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
    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

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    YYMMDD format

    Date of the interchange

    ISA-10
    I09
    Interchange Time
    Required
    HHMM format

    Time of the interchange

    ISA-11
    I10
    Interchange Control Standards Identifier
    Required

    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

    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
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    ISA-14
    I13
    Acknowledgment Requested
    Required
    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
    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
    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

    Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

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

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

    GS-03
    124
    Application Receiver's Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 15

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

    GS-04
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    GS-05
    337
    Time
    Required
    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
    Min 1Max 9

    Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

    GS-07
    455
    Responsible Agency Code
    Required
    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

    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

    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

    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
    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

    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
    Required

    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.
    Usage notes

    Use "FXFE" for FedEx Freight Priority and "FXNL" for FedEx Freight Economy unless a single SCAC solution can be supported.

    Single SCAC solution references "FXFE" in the B2_02 with "PRTY" (Priority) or "ECON" (Economy) referenced in the header L11_01 with qualifier of "QY" in the L11_02.

    FXFE
    FedEx Freight Priority
    FXNL
    FedEx Freight Economy
    B2-04
    145
    Shipment Identification Number
    Required
    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)

    Usage notes

    Used for Bill of Lading Number.

    B2-06
    146
    Shipment Method of Payment
    Required

    Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

    CC
    Collect
    PP
    Prepaid (by Seller)
    TP
    Third Party Pay
    B2A
    030

    Set Purpose

    RequiredMax use 1

    To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose

    Example
    B2A-01
    353
    Transaction Set Purpose Code
    Required

    Code identifying purpose of transaction set

    Usage notes

    Cancellation and correction 204 files are not currently processed by FedEx Freight. These types should not be transmitted.

    00
    Original
    B2A-02
    346
    Application Type
    Optional

    Code identifying an application

    BL
    Bill of Lading
    LT
    Load Tender - Truckload (TL) Carrier Only

    Used by a shipper to inform carrier that a particular load is available or becoming available for movement; also signifies an advance pick-up notification.

    L11
    080

    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
    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

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    BM
    Bill of Lading Number
    LO
    Load Planning Number
    MB
    Master Bill of Lading
    OI
    Original Invoice Number
    PO
    Purchase Order Number
    Q1
    Quote Number

    Used to convey Spot Quote number provided by FedEx Freight Capacity Management Group (when applicable). Format of Spot Quote number: "F", followed by seven numeric, followed by "C", followed by "M", followed by two numeric (e.g. F9999999CM99).

    QY
    Service Performed Code

    Number indicating the type of service performed to repair a product.

    Used to denote service level indicator of "ECON" (for Economy) or "PRTY" (for Priority) if single SCAC (FXFE) solution is used (referenced in B2_02).

    SI
    Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
    L11-03
    352
    Description
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

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

    AT5
    110

    Bill of Lading Handling Requirements

    OptionalMax use 6

    To identify Bill of Lading handling and service requirements

    Example
    AT5-01
    152
    Special Handling Code
    Optional

    Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

    DNF
    Do Not Freeze

    Specifies that the temperature of a shipment must not go below the freezing point during transit.

    EP
    Expedite
    FR
    Fragile - Handle with Care
    LF
    Loaded to Full Visible Capacity
    NC
    Notify Consignee Before Delivery
    OPR
    Perishable
    SLC
    Shipper Load and Count
    AT5-02
    560
    Special Services Code
    Optional

    Code identifying the special service

    C1
    Shipper Load and Count
    CD
    COD Request
    H1
    Temperature Protection
    ID
    Inside Delivery
    NC
    Notify Consignee Before Delivery
    RD
    Residential Delivery
    XX
    Third Party Pallets

    Pallets provided by the shipper, owned by a third party, and may be left at the consignee.

    NTE
    130

    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
    Min 3Max 3

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

    NTE-02
    352
    Description
    Required
    Min 1Max 80

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

    Usage notes

    Used to convey special pickup instructions.

    0100 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    N1
    140

    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

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

    BT
    Bill-to-Party
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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

    Additional Name Information

    OptionalMax use 1

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

    Example
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N3
    160

    Address Information

    OptionalMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    170

    Geographic Location

    OptionalMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Optional
    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
    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
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    190

    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

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

    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for bill-to party contact information.

    1D
    Third-party Administrator (TPA) Contact
    IC
    Information Contact
    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    • G6103 qualifies G6104.
    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for bill-to party contact information.

    EM
    Electronic Mail
    TE
    Telephone
    G61-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0200 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    N7
    200

    Equipment Details

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the equipment

    Example
    N7-01
    206
    Equipment Initial
    Optional
    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
    Min 1Max 10

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

    Usage notes

    Required for Dock Drop Customers.

    Detail

    0300 Load
    RequiredMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    0300Unload
    S5
    010

    Stop Off Details

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason

    Example
    S5-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    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

    Code specifying the reason for the stop

    LD
    Load
    L11
    020

    Business Instructions and Reference Number

    OptionalMax use 50

    To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

    Usage notes

    For a Multiple Piece Shipment ("MPS" - more than one handling unit) each handling unit to be represented with a unique FedEx Freight PRO number.

    The PRO numbers to be sent within the L11 of the S5 0300 (Loop) with the original PRO number listed first. The associated handling unit value and individual pieces (on the handling unit) to be noted within the AT8 of the 0320 (Loop) and additional freight description information within the L5 of the 0320 (Loop).

    Please also see data samples.

    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
    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

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    CN
    Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)

    Used for FedEx Freight PRO Number.

    L11-03
    352
    Description
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

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

    G62
    030

    Ship Not After

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify pertinent dates and times

    • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
    Usage notes

    If used for a pick-up request, the G62 is considered a mandatory segment. Two G62 segments must be sent declaring the earliest and latest pick-up date and time.

    Example
    Variants (all may be used)
    G62Ship Not Before
    If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
    G62-01
    432
    Date Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying type of date

    38
    Ship Not Later Than Date
    LP
    Latest Pickup Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Optional

    Code specifying the reported time

    K
    Latest Requested Pick Up Time
    LP
    Latest Pickup Time
    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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

    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

    LT
    Local Time
    G62
    030

    Ship Not Before

    OptionalMax use 2

    To specify pertinent dates and times

    • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
    Usage notes

    If used for a pick-up request, the G62 is considered a mandatory segment. Two G62 segments must be sent declaring the earliest and latest pick-up date and time.

    Example
    Variants (all may be used)
    G62Ship Not After
    If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
    G62-01
    432
    Date Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying type of date

    37
    Ship Not Before Date
    EP
    Earliest Pickup Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Optional

    Code specifying the reported time

    EP
    Earliest Pickup Time
    I
    Earliest Requested Pick Up Time
    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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

    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

    LT
    Local Time
    0310 Ship From
    RequiredMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    0310Shipper
    N1
    070

    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

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

    SF
    Ship From
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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
    080

    Additional Name Information

    OptionalMax use 1

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

    Example
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N3
    090

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    100

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    Required
    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
    Required
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    120

    Contact

    RequiredMax 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

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

    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for shipper and consignee contact information.

    IC
    Information Contact
    SH
    Shipper Contact
    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    • G6103 qualifies G6104.
    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for shipper and consignee contact information.

    EM
    Electronic Mail
    TE
    Telephone
    G61-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0310 Shipper
    OptionalMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    0310Ship From
    N1
    070

    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

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

    SH
    Shipper
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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
    080

    Additional Name Information

    OptionalMax use 1

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

    Example
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N3
    090

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    100

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    Required
    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
    Required
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    120

    Contact

    RequiredMax 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

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

    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for shipper and consignee contact information.

    IC
    Information Contact
    SH
    Shipper Contact
    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    • G6103 qualifies G6104.
    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for shipper and consignee contact information.

    EM
    Electronic Mail
    TE
    Telephone
    G61-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0300 Unload
    RequiredMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    0300Load
    S5
    010

    Stop Off Details

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason

    Example
    S5-01
    165
    Stop Sequence Number
    Required
    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

    Code specifying the reason for the stop

    UL
    Unload
    L11
    020

    Business Instructions and Reference Number

    OptionalMax use 50

    To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

    Usage notes

    For a Multiple Piece Shipment ("MPS" - more than one handling unit) each handling unit to be represented with a unique FedEx Freight PRO number.

    The PRO numbers to be sent within the L11 of the S5 0300 (Loop) with the original PRO number listed first. The associated handling unit value and individual pieces (on the handling unit) to be noted within the AT8 of the 0320 (Loop) and additional freight description information within the L5 of the 0320 (Loop).

    Please also see data samples.

    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
    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

    Code qualifying the Reference Identification

    CN
    Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)

    Used for FedEx Freight PRO Number.

    L11-03
    352
    Description
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

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

    0310 Consignee
    OptionalMax >1
    N1
    070

    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

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

    CN
    Consignee
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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
    080

    Additional Name Information

    OptionalMax use 1

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

    Example
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N3
    090

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    100

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    Required
    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
    Required
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    120

    Contact

    RequiredMax 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

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

    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for shipper and consignee contact information.

    IC
    Information Contact
    SH
    Shipper Contact
    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    • G6103 qualifies G6104.
    Usage notes

    The following qualifiers are preferred for shipper and consignee contact information.

    EM
    Electronic Mail
    TE
    Telephone
    G61-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0320 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    L5
    130

    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 (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
    If Marks and Numbers Qualifier (L5-07) is present, then Marks and Numbers (L5-06) is required
    L5-01
    213
    Lading Line Item Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L5-02
    79
    Lading Description
    Required
    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.
    L5-03
    22
    Commodity Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    Usage notes

    This is the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) code.

    L5-04
    23
    Commodity Code Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

    N
    National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)
    L5-05
    103
    Packaging Code
    Required

    Code identifying the type of packaging; Part 1: Packaging Form, Part 2: Packaging Material; if the Data Element is used, then Part 1 is always required

    Usage notes

    This supports the packaging form code for the number of actual handling units represented in the AT8_05.

    01
    Aluminum
    04
    As Specified by the DOT
    07
    Burlap
    10
    Chemically Hardened Fibre
    13
    Cloth
    16
    Cloth Top
    19
    Cloth or Fabric
    22
    Compressed
    25
    Corrugated or Solid
    28
    Double-wall Paper
    31
    Fibre
    34
    Fibre (Paperboard)
    37
    Fiberboard
    40
    Fiberboard Metal
    43
    Glass
    46
    In Inner Containers
    48
    Wire/Cord

    Something that binds, ties, or encircles the package/container to secure and maintain unit integrity.

    49
    Insulated
    50
    Steel - Vinyl Coated

    Steel that has been covered with a plastic material.

    51
    Wire Mesh
    52
    Iron or Steel
    53
    Jumbo
    54
    Special Jumbo
    55
    Lead
    58
    Metal
    59
    Metal Cans
    61
    Moisture Resistant
    64
    Molded Plastic
    67
    Multiple-wall Paper (2 or more walls)
    70
    Multiple-wall Paper (3 or more walls)
    71
    Not Otherwise Specified
    72
    Paper - VCI

    Water-resistant paper that is treated by the addition of materials to provide resistance to damage or deterioration by water in liquid form.

    73
    Other than Glass
    74
    Other than Metal or Plastic Tubes, or Glass
    75
    Plastic - Vacuum Formed

    Packaging material that is formed by heating plastic sheet and drawing it against the mold surface by evacuating the air between the sheet and the mold.

    76
    Paper
    77
    Plastic - Structural Foam

    A method of manufacturing containers and shipping devices by mixing plastic resins with a foaming agent, heating it and injecting the mix into a two-piece machined aluminum mold.

    78
    Plastic - Injection Molded

    Packaging material that is formed by melting the material and then forcing it under pressure into a cavity of a closed mold.

    79
    Plastic
    80
    Polyethylene Lined
    81
    Plastic - Virgin

    Plastic in the form of pellets, granules, powder, floc, or liquid that has not been subjected to use or processing other than for its initial manufacture.

    82
    Pulpboard
    83
    Plastic - Regrind

    A plastic prepared from discarded articles that have been reprocessed, often changing some of its original properties.

    84
    Polystyrene

    A polymer prepared by the polymerization of styrene as the sole monomer.

    85
    Rubber
    86
    Foam

    In packaging, a cushioning material used to reduce shock and vibration or abrasion.

    88
    Rubber and Fabric
    89
    Special
    90
    Standard
    91
    Stainless Steel
    92
    Tubes, Metal or Plastic
    94
    Wood
    95
    Single Wall Corrugated Board

    The structure formed by one corrugated inner member between two flat facings; also known as double face.

    96
    Double Wall Corrugated Board

    The structure formed by three flat facings and two intermediate corrugated members.

    97
    Triple Wall Corrugated Board

    The structure formed by four flat facings and three intermediate corrugated members.

    BAG
    Bag
    BBL
    Barrel
    BDL
    Bundle
    BLK
    Bulk
    BOX
    Box
    CAN
    Can
    CAS
    Case
    CRT
    Crate
    CTN
    Carton
    CYL
    Cylinder
    DBK
    Dry Bulk
    DRM
    Drum
    KEG
    Keg
    LBK
    Liquid Bulk
    PAL
    Pail
    PCS
    Pieces
    PLT
    Pallet
    SKD
    Skid
    SPL
    Spool
    TBN
    Tote Bin
    TNK
    Tank
    UNT
    Unit
    L5-06
    87
    Marks and Numbers
    Optional
    Min 1Max 48

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

    Usage notes

    Used for Freight Class Code indicating generalized classification that applies to one or more items in the shipment, i.e., class 70, 77.5, etc.

    Freight Class can be substituted for Commodity Code (NMFC). Commodity Code is preferred (L5_03).

    L5-07
    88
    Marks and Numbers Qualifier
    Optional

    Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87)

    ZZ
    Mutually Defined
    AT8
    135

    Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

    RequiredMax 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
    AT8-01
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code defining the type of weight

    AT8-02
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code specifying the weight unit

    AT8-03
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    AT8-04
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Required
    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.
    Usage notes

    The number of individual pieces being shipped on the handling unit for the line item detail being described.

    AT8-05
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Required
    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 of handling units the carrier will process for the line item detail being described.

    0325 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    G61
    140

    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

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

    HM
    Hazardous Material Contact
    IC
    Information Contact
    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

    • G6103 qualifies G6104.
    TE
    Telephone
    G61-04
    364
    Communication Number
    Optional
    Min 1Max 80

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    G61-05
    443
    Contact Inquiry Reference
    Optional
    Min 1Max 20

    Additional reference number or description to clarify a contact number

    LH6
    142

    Hazardous Certification

    OptionalMax use 6

    To specify the name of the person certifying that the shipment complies with the regulations and/or the actual certification

    Example
    If either Hazardous Certification Code (LH6-02) or Hazardous Certification Declaration (LH6-03) is present, then the other is required
    LH6-01
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    LH6-02
    272
    Hazardous Certification Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code indicating the form of the hazardous certification

    LH6-03
    273
    Hazardous Certification Declaration
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    Hazardous material certification verbiage as required by Title 49 of Code of Federal Regulations

    0330 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    LH1
    143

    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
    Min 2Max 2

    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.
    LH1-02
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Required
    Min 1Max 7

    Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

    LH2
    144

    Hazardous Classification Information

    OptionalMax use 4

    To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information

    Example
    LH2-01
    215
    Hazardous Classification
    Optional
    Min 1Max 30

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

    LH3
    145

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 1

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

    LFH
    146

    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
    Min 3Max 3

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

    LFH-02
    809
    Hazardous Material Shipment Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 25

    Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

    Summary

    L3
    010

    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
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    L3-02
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code defining the type of weight

    L3-09
    183
    Volume
    Optional
    Min 1Max 8

    Value of volumetric measure

    L3-10
    184
    Volume Unit Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code identifying the volume unit

    L3-11
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 7

    Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

    Usage notes

    This is the total number of handling units.

    L3-12
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

    Code specifying the weight unit

    SE
    020

    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
    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
    Min 4Max 9

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

    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
    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
    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
    Min 1Max 5

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

    IEA-02
    I12
    Interchange Control Number
    Required
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    EDI Samples

    Multiple Handling Units and Commodities Being Shipped

    B2**FXFE**45678901**TP
    B2A*00*LT
    L11*PRTY*QY
    L11*11111111*BM
    L11*22222222*PO
    NTE**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PICKUP
    N1*BT*BILL-TO NAME
    N3*ADDRESS INFORMATION
    N4*CITY*ST*12345*USA
    G61*IC*BILL TO CONTACT NAME*TE*800-123-4567
    S5*1*LD
    G62*37*20180115*EP*1200
    G62*38*20180115*LP*1600
    N1*SF*SHIPPER NAME
    N3*SHIPPER ADDR. INFO
    N4*CITY*ST*12345*USA
    G61*SH*SHIPPER CONTACT NAME*TE*123-456-7890
    S5*2*UL
    N1*CN*CONSIGNEE NAME
    N3*CONSIGNEE ADDR. INFO
    N4*CITY*ST*72601*USA
    G61*IC*CONSIGNEE CONTACT NAME*TE*987-654-3210
    S5*3*UL
    L11*123456789*CN
    L5**DESCRIPTION OF FREIGHT 1*999999-99*N*PLT*99*ZZ
    AT8*L*L*55*35*1
    S5*4*UL
    L11*987654321*CN
    L5**DESCRIPTION OF FREIGHT 2*888888-88*N*DRM*88*ZZ
    AT8*L*L*100*1*1
    S5*5*UL
    L11*012345678*CN
    L5**DESCRIPTION OF FREIGHT 3*777777-77*N*PLT*77*ZZ
    AT8*L*L*75*55*1
    L3*230*N*********3*L

    Single Handling Unit and Commodity Being Shipped

    B2**FXFE**45678901**TP
    B2A*00*LT
    L11*PRTY*QY
    L11*11111111*BM
    L11*22222222*PO
    NTE**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PICKUP
    N1*BT*BILL-TO NAME
    N3*ADDRESS INFORMATION
    N4*CITY*ST*12345*USA
    G61*IC*BILL TO CONTACT NAME*TE*800-123-4567
    S5*1*LD
    G62*37*20180115*EP*1200
    G62*38*20180115*LP*1600
    N1*SF*SHIPPER NAME
    N3*SHIPPER ADDR. INFO
    N4*CITY*ST*12345*USA
    G61*SH*SHIPPER CONTACT NAME*TE*123-456-7890
    S5*2*UL
    N1*CN*CONSIGNEE NAME
    N3*CONSIGNEE ADDR. INFO
    N4*CITY*ST*72601*USA
    G61*IC*CONSIGNEE CONTACT NAME*TE*800-756-4321
    S5*3*UL
    L11*123456789*CN
    L5**DESCRIPTION OF FREIGHT*999999-99*N*PLT*99*ZZ
    AT8*L*L*75*55*1
    L3*75*N*********1*L

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