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Type = API Reference,; Topic = Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT), Transforms,;Persona = TraceLink Administrator, User, Solution Partner,; Orchestration = Manufacturing, Commerce,; Function = Supply Chain, IT, Procurement,

Motor carrier bills of lading transactions

Motor Carrier Bills of Lading is a standardized EDI transaction that communicates Bills of Lading information for truck shipments. Shippers, brokers, or third-party logistics providers (3PL} send this transaction to motor carriers before shipment pickup to provide shipment information and transportation instructions. The transaction serves as the operational instruction for the carrier, the legal contract of carriage, and the financial reference for freight billing and audit.

The transaction provides information such as:

  • Shipper and consignee details

  • Pickup and delivery locations

  • Bill of Lading number

  • Carrier information

  • Freight description

  • Shipment dates

  • Freight charges

  • Payment terms

  • Insurance details

  • Special handling instructions

The transaction uses standardized EDI segments and data elements to exchange Bills of Lading information between transportation and business systems. This standardized structure enables consistent and accurate communication while reducing manual paperwork and data entry errors. Shippers generate a Motor Carrier Bills of Lading transaction after planning a shipment and before freight pickup. The transaction establishes the official record of the shipment and communicates transportation requirements to the motor carrier.

Trading partners use the transaction to:

  • Document the transfer of goods from the shipper to the carrier

  • Execute freight transportation

  • Support freight invoicing and auditing

  • Maintain shipment records

  • Verify delivered goods

  • Record shipment discrepancies or damages

The Motor Carrier Bills of Lading supports road freight operations across industries such as manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, automotive, food and beverage, and third-party logistics. It helps organizations improve shipment accuracy and visibility while supporting transportation and financial processes more efficiently.

Motor Carrier Bills of Lading (X12)

The Motor Carrier Bills of Lading X12 communicates shipment details and transportation instructions between shippers, carriers, and other trading partners for motor freight movements.

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  • Message Type: MPC_MOTOR_CARRIER_BILLS_OF_LADING
  • X12 Format: X12 211
  • Transform Names:
    • B2B_EDI_X12_211_MotorCarrierBillsOfLading_IB_V1
    • B2B_EDI_X12_211_MotorCarrierBillsOfLading_OB_V1

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