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Associated Materials Account X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

Associated Materials (via Ryder)
The EDI 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender is sent by Associated Materials Account to request freight capacity from carriers. It includes pickup and delivery locations, shipment weight, commodity details, and required equipment type.
33segments
7loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

33 segments · X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

ISA ISA Interchange Control Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ISA01 Authorization Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA02 Authorization Information
M AN 10-10
ISA03 Security Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA04 Security Information
M AN 10-10
ISA05 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA06 Interchange Sender ID
M AN 15-15
ISA07 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA08 Interchange Receiver ID
M AN 15-15
ISA09 Interchange Date
M DT 6-6
ISA10 Interchange Time
M TM 4-4
ISA11 Interchange Control Standards Identifier
M ID 1-1
ISA12 Interchange Control Version Number
M ID 5-5
ISA13 Interchange Control Number
M N0 9-9
ISA14 Acknowledgment Requested
M ID 1-1
ISA15 Usage Indicator
M ID 1-1
GS GS Functional Group Header
Mandatory Max: 1
GS01 Functional Identifier Code
M ID 2-2
GS02 Application Sender's Code
M AN 2-15
GS03 Application Receiver's Code
M AN 2-15
GS04 Date
M DT 8-8
GS05 Time
M TM 4-8
GS06 Group Control Number
M N0 1-9
GS07 Responsible Agency Code
M ID 1-2
GS08 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
M AN 1-12
ST Transaction Set Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code
M ID 3-3
ST02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
B2 Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction
Mandatory Max: 1
B201 Tariff Service Code
O ID 2-2
B202 Standard Carrier Alpha Code
O ID 2-4
B204 Shipment Identification Number
O AN 1-30
B205 Weight Unit Code
O ID 1-1
B206 Shipment Method of Payment
M ID 2-2
B207 Shipment Qualifier
O ID 1-1
B2A Set Purpose
Mandatory Max: 1
B2A01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
B2A02 Application Type
O ID 2-2
L11 Business Instructions and Reference Number
Optional Max: 50
L1101 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier
C ID 2-3
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 1
G6201 Date Qualifier
C ID 2-2
G6202 Date
C DT 8-8
G6203 Time Qualifier
C ID 1-2
G6204 Time
C TM 4-8
G6205 Time Code
O ID 2-2
AT5 Bill of Lading Handling Requirements
Optional Max: 6
AT501 Special Handling Code
C ID 2-3
AT502 Special Services Code
C ID 2-10
AT503 Special Handling Description
C AN 2-30
LH6 Hazardous Certification
Optional Max: 6
LH601 Name
O AN 1-60
LH602 Hazardous Certification Code
C ID 1-1
LH603 Hazardous Certification Declaration
C AN 1-25
LH604 Hazardous Certification Declaration
O AN 1-25
NTE Note/Special Instruction
Optional Max: 10
NTE02 Description
M AN 1-80
N1 Loop Repeat: 5
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N102 Name
C AN 1-60
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N104 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
M AN 1-55
N302 Address Information
O AN 1-55
N4 Geographic Location
Optional Max: 1
N401 City Name
O AN 2-30
N402 State or Province Code
O ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
N404 Country Code
O ID 2-3
G61 Contact
Optional Max: 3
G6101 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
G6102 Name
M AN 1-60
G6103 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
G6104 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
N7 Loop Repeat: 10
N7 Equipment Details
Optional Max: 1
N701 Equipment Initial
O AN 1-4
N711 Equipment Description Code
O ID 2-2
N713 Temperature Control
O AN 3-6
N715 Equipment Length
O N0 4-5
N720 Height
O R 1-8
N721 Width
O R 1-8
S5 Loop Repeat: 999
S5 Stop Off Details
Mandatory Max: 1
S501 Stop Sequence Number
M N0 1-3
S502 Stop Reason Code
M ID 2-2
S503 Weight
C R 1-10
S504 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
S505 Number of Units Shipped
C R 1-10
S506 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
S507 Volume
C R 1-8
S508 Volume Unit Qualifier
C ID 1-1
L11 Business Instructions and Reference Number
Optional Max: 50
L1101 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier
C ID 2-3
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 1
G6201 Date Qualifier
C ID 2-2
G6202 Date
C DT 8-8
G6203 Time Qualifier
C ID 1-2
G6204 Time
C TM 4-8
G6205 Time Code
O ID 2-2
PLD Pallet Information
Optional Max: 1
PLD01 Quantity of Pallets Shipped
M N0 1-3
NTE Note/Special Instruction
Optional Max: 10
NTE02 Description
M AN 1-80
N1 Loop Repeat: 5
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N102 Name
C AN 1-60
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N104 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
N2 Additional Name Information
Optional Max: 1
N201 Name
M AN 1-60
N202 Name
O AN 1-60
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
M AN 1-55
N302 Address Information
O AN 1-55
N4 Geographic Location
Optional Max: 1
N401 City Name
O AN 2-30
N402 State or Province Code
O ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
N404 Country Code
O ID 2-3
G61 Contact
Optional Max: 3
G6101 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
G6102 Name
M AN 1-60
G6103 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
G6104 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
OID Loop Repeat: 999
OID Order Identification Detail
Optional Max: 1
OID01 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
LAD Lading Detail
Optional Max: 999
LAD01 Packaging Form Code
C ID 3-3
LAD02 Lading Quantity
C N0 1-7
LAD13 Lading Description
O AN 1-50
L5 Loop Repeat: 99
L5 Description, Marks and Numbers
Optional Max: 1
L502 Lading Description
O AN 1-50
L503 Commodity Code
C AN 1-30
L504 Commodity Code Qualifier
C ID 1-1
AT8 Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data
Optional Max: 1
AT801 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
AT802 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
AT803 Weight
C R 1-10
AT804 Lading Quantity
O N0 1-7
AT805 Lading Quantity
O N0 1-7
AT806 Volume Unit Qualifier
C ID 1-1
AT807 Volume
C R 1-8
G61 Loop Repeat: 99
G61 Contact
Optional Max: 3
G6101 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
G6102 Name
M AN 1-60
G6103 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
G6104 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
L11 Business Instructions and Reference Number
Optional Max: 50
L1101 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier
C ID 2-3
L3 Total Weight and Charges
Optional Max: 1
L301 Weight
C R 1-10
L302 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
L304 Rate/Value Qualifier
C ID 2-2
L305 Charge
O N2 1-12
L309 Volume
C R 1-8
L310 Volume Unit Qualifier
C ID 1-1
L311 Lading Quantity
O N0 1-7
L312 Weight Unit Code
O ID 1-1
L314 Declared Value
C N2 2-12
SE Transaction Set Trailer
Mandatory Max: 1
SE01 Number of Included Segments
M N0 1-10
SE02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
How It Works

Automating Associated Materials Account EDI 204

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 204 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync syncs incoming Associated Materials Account 204 Load Tenders directly to your TMS or dispatch system — so your operations team can accept or reject loads without switching between systems.

Associated Materials Account EDI 204 FAQ

Common questions about 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender transactions with Associated Materials Account.

What is a Associated Materials Account EDI 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender?

A Associated Materials Account EDI 204 is an electronic request from a shipper or broker to a carrier to transport a load. It contains the pickup and delivery locations, commodity descriptions, weight, equipment requirements, and requested dates. Associated Materials Account sends 204s to carriers in their network to tender freight for acceptance. The carrier responds with a 990 (Response to a Load Tender) to accept or decline. Stacksync processes Associated Materials Account 204 tenders automatically, extracting shipment details and routing them to your TMS or dispatch system for immediate action by your operations team.

What is a Associated Materials Account EDI 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender?

A Associated Materials Account EDI 204 is an electronic request from a shipper or broker to a carrier to transport a load. It contains the pickup and delivery locations, commodity descriptions, weight, equipment requirements, and requested dates. Associated Materials Account sends 204s to carriers in their network to tender freight for acceptance. The carrier responds with a 990 (Response to a Load Tender) to accept or decline. Stacksync processes Associated Materials Account 204 tenders automatically, extracting shipment details and routing them to your TMS or dispatch system for immediate action by your operations team.

How do carriers respond to a Associated Materials Account EDI 204 Load Tender?

Carriers respond to a Associated Materials Account 204 Load Tender with an EDI 990 (Response to a Load Tender). The 990 includes an acceptance or rejection code — carriers can accept the load as tendered, accept with modifications, or decline. Associated Materials Account typically expects a 990 response within a specific timeframe (often 30 minutes to 2 hours). Failure to respond may result in the load being retendered to another carrier. Stacksync automates 990 responses based on your fleet capacity and dispatch rules, ensuring timely acceptance of profitable loads and automatic declination when capacity is full.

How do carriers respond to a Associated Materials Account EDI 204 Load Tender?

Carriers respond to a Associated Materials Account 204 Load Tender with an EDI 990 (Response to a Load Tender). The 990 includes an acceptance or rejection code — carriers can accept the load as tendered, accept with modifications, or decline. Associated Materials Account typically expects a 990 response within a specific timeframe (often 30 minutes to 2 hours). Failure to respond may result in the load being retendered to another carrier. Stacksync automates 990 responses based on your fleet capacity and dispatch rules, ensuring timely acceptance of profitable loads and automatic declination when capacity is full.

What is a SCAC code and why does Associated Materials Account require it for EDI 204?

A SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) is a unique 2-to-4 letter identifier assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to transportation carriers. Associated Materials Account uses SCAC codes in EDI 204 tenders to identify the carrier being tendered the load, and carriers must include their SCAC in the 990 response and subsequent status updates (214). Without a valid SCAC, Associated Materials Account's system cannot route the tender or track the shipment. Stacksync stores your SCAC code and automatically includes it in all outbound EDI documents, ensuring proper carrier identification across all Associated Materials Account transactions.

What is a SCAC code and why does Associated Materials Account require it for EDI 204?

A SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) is a unique 2-to-4 letter identifier assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to transportation carriers. Associated Materials Account uses SCAC codes in EDI 204 tenders to identify the carrier being tendered the load, and carriers must include their SCAC in the 990 response and subsequent status updates (214). Without a valid SCAC, Associated Materials Account's system cannot route the tender or track the shipment. Stacksync stores your SCAC code and automatically includes it in all outbound EDI documents, ensuring proper carrier identification across all Associated Materials Account transactions.

Can Associated Materials Account EDI 204 handle multi-stop shipments?

Yes, Associated Materials Account EDI 204 supports multi-stop shipments through multiple S5 (Stop Off Details) segments. Each stop includes the facility address, stop type (pickup or delivery), scheduled date and time window, and the specific freight being handled at that location. The stops are sequenced to define the route order. Stacksync maps multi-stop Associated Materials Account 204 tenders into your TMS routing system, creating individual stop records with proper sequencing so your dispatch team sees the complete route plan without manually parsing the EDI document.

Can Associated Materials Account EDI 204 handle multi-stop shipments?

Yes, Associated Materials Account EDI 204 supports multi-stop shipments through multiple S5 (Stop Off Details) segments. Each stop includes the facility address, stop type (pickup or delivery), scheduled date and time window, and the specific freight being handled at that location. The stops are sequenced to define the route order. Stacksync maps multi-stop Associated Materials Account 204 tenders into your TMS routing system, creating individual stop records with proper sequencing so your dispatch team sees the complete route plan without manually parsing the EDI document.

How does Stacksync automate Associated Materials Account EDI 204 load tender processing?

Stacksync connects to your TMS or dispatch system and processes incoming Associated Materials Account 204 tenders in real time. When a tender arrives, Stacksync extracts the shipment details — origin, destination, commodity, weight, equipment type, and pickup/delivery windows — and creates a load record in your system. Based on your capacity rules and lane preferences, Stacksync can auto-accept loads with a 990 response or route them to your dispatch queue for manual review. The platform tracks tender acceptance rates and response times to help you maintain preferred carrier status with Associated Materials Account.

How does Stacksync automate Associated Materials Account EDI 204 load tender processing?

Stacksync connects to your TMS or dispatch system and processes incoming Associated Materials Account 204 tenders in real time. When a tender arrives, Stacksync extracts the shipment details — origin, destination, commodity, weight, equipment type, and pickup/delivery windows — and creates a load record in your system. Based on your capacity rules and lane preferences, Stacksync can auto-accept loads with a 990 response or route them to your dispatch queue for manual review. The platform tracks tender acceptance rates and response times to help you maintain preferred carrier status with Associated Materials Account.

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