X12
Inbound

One Network X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

One Network
The EDI 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender is sent by One Network to request freight capacity from carriers. It includes pickup and delivery locations, shipment weight, commodity details, and required equipment type.
31segments
7loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

31 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
B203 Standard Point Location Code
O ID 6-9
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
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
NTE Note/Special Instruction
Optional Max: 10
NTE01 Note Reference Code
O ID 3-3
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
N7 Loop Repeat: 10
N7 Equipment Details
Optional Max: 1
N701 Equipment Initial
O AN 1-4
N702 Equipment Number
M AN 1-10
N703 Weight
C R 1-10
N704 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N705 Tare Weight
C N0 3-8
N706 Weight Allowance
O N0 2-6
N707 Dunnage
O N0 1-6
N708 Volume
C R 1-8
N709 Volume Unit Qualifier
C ID 1-1
N710 Ownership Code
O ID 1-1
N711 Equipment Description Code
O ID 2-2
N712 Standard Carrier Alpha Code
O ID 2-4
N713 Temperature Control
O AN 3-6
N714 Position
O AN 1-3
N715 Equipment Length
O N0 4-5
N716 Tare Qualifier Code
C ID 1-1
N717 Weight Unit Code
O ID 1-1
N722 Equipment Type
O ID 4-4
MEA Measurements
Optional Max: 1
MEA02 Measurement Qualifier
O ID 1-3
MEA03 Measurement Value
C R 1-20
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
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
LAD Lading Detail
Optional Max: 999
LAD01 Packaging Form Code
C ID 3-3
LAD02 Lading Quantity
C N0 1-7
LAD05 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
LAD06 Weight
C R 1-10
LAD11 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
LAD12 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
LAD13 Lading Description
O AN 1-50
NTE Note/Special Instruction
Optional Max: 10
NTE01 Note Reference Code
O ID 3-3
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
L5 Loop Repeat: 99
L5 Description, Marks and Numbers
Optional Max: 1
L501 Lading Line Item Number
O N0 1-3
L502 Lading Description
O AN 1-50
L503 Commodity Code
C AN 1-30
L504 Commodity Code Qualifier
C ID 1-1
L506 Marks and Numbers
C AN 1-48
L507 Marks and Numbers Qualifier
O ID 1-2
L508 Commodity Code Qualifier
C ID 1-1
L509 Commodity Code
C AN 1-30
G61 Loop Repeat: 99
G61 Contact
Optional Max: 1
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
LH1 Loop Repeat: 25
LH1 Hazardous Identification Information
Optional Max: 1
LH101 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
LH102 Lading Quantity
M N0 1-7
LH103 UN/NA Identification Code
O ID 6-6
LH110 Packing Group Code
O ID 1-3
LH111 Interim Hazardous Material Regulatory Number
O AN 1-5
LH2 Hazardous Classification Information
Optional Max: 4
LH201 Hazardous Classification
O ID 1-30
LH206 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
LH207 Temperature
C R 1-4
LH3 Hazardous Material Shipping Name
Optional Max: 10
LH301 Hazardous Material Shipping Name
C AN 1-25
LH302 Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
C ID 1-1
LFH Freeform Hazardous Material Information
Optional Max: 20
LFH01 Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
M ID 3-3
LFH02 Hazardous Material Shipment Information
M AN 1-25
LFH03 Hazardous Material Shipment Information
O AN 1-25
L3 Total Weight and Charges
Optional Max: 1
L301 Weight
C R 1-10
L302 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
L303 Freight Rate
C R 1-9
L304 Rate/Value Qualifier
C ID 2-2
L305 Charge
O N2 1-12
L306 Advances
O N2 1-9
L307 Prepaid Amount
O N2 1-9
L308 Special Charge or Allowance Code
O ID 3-3
L309 Volume
C R 1-8
L310 Volume Unit Qualifier
C ID 1-1
L312 Weight Unit Code
O ID 1-1
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 One Network 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 One Network 204 Load Tenders directly to your TMS or dispatch system — so your operations team can accept or reject loads without switching between systems.

One Network EDI 204 FAQ

Common questions about 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender transactions with One Network.

What is a One Network EDI 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender?

A One Network 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. One Network 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 One Network 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 One Network EDI 204 Load Tender?

Carriers respond to a One Network 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. One Network 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 One Network 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. One Network 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, One Network'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 One Network transactions.

Can One Network EDI 204 handle multi-stop shipments?

Yes, One Network 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 One Network 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 One Network EDI 204 load tender processing?

Stacksync connects to your TMS or dispatch system and processes incoming One Network 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 One Network.

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