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ProTrans X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

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The EDI 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender is sent by ProTrans to request freight capacity from carriers. It includes pickup and delivery locations, shipment weight, commodity details, and required equipment type.

46segments

10loops

7mandatory

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Schema Reference

46 segments · X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

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

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

ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code

M ID 3-3

ST02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

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

B208 Total Equipment

O N0 1-3

B209 Shipment Weight Code

O ID 1-1

B210 Customs Documentation Handling Code

O ID 2-2

B211 Transportation Terms Code

O ID 3-3

B212 Payment Method Code

O ID 3-3

B2A01 Transaction Set Purpose Code

M ID 2-2

B2A02 Application Type

O ID 2-2

L1101 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier

C ID 2-3

L1103 Description

C AN 1-80

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

MS301 Standard Carrier Alpha Code

M ID 2-4

MS302 Routing Sequence Code

M ID 1-2

MS303 City Name

C AN 2-30

MS304 Transportation Method/Type Code

O ID 1-2

MS305 State or Province Code

O ID 2-2

AT501 Special Handling Code

C ID 2-3

AT502 Special Services Code

C ID 2-10

AT503 Special Handling Description

C AN 2-30

PLD01 Quantity of Pallets Shipped

M N0 1-3

PLD02 Pallet Exchange Code

O ID 1-1

PLD03 Weight Unit Code

C ID 1-1

PLD04 Weight

C R 1-10

NTE01 Note Reference Code

O ID 3-3

NTE02 Description

M AN 1-80

N1 Loop Repeat: 5

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

N105 Entity Relationship Code

O ID 2-2

N106 Entity Identifier Code

O ID 2-3

N201 Name

M AN 1-60

N202 Name

O AN 1-60

N301 Address Information

M AN 1-55

N302 Address Information

O AN 1-55

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

N405 Location Qualifier

C ID 1-2

N406 Location Identifier

O AN 1-30

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

N701 Equipment Initial

O AN 1-4

N702 Equipment Number

M AN 1-10

N711 Equipment Description Code

O ID 2-2

N722 Equipment Type

O ID 4-4

MEA01 Measurement Reference ID Code

O ID 2-2

MEA02 Measurement Qualifier

O ID 1-3

MEA03 Measurement Value

C R 1-20

M701 Seal Number

M AN 2-15

M702 Seal Number

O AN 2-15

M703 Seal Number

O AN 2-15

M704 Seal Number

O AN 2-15

M705 Entity Identifier Code

O ID 2-3

S5 Loop Repeat: 999

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

S509 Description

O AN 1-80

S510 Standard Point Location Code

O ID 6-9

S511 Accomplish Code

O ID 1-1

L1101 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier

C ID 2-3

L1103 Description

C AN 1-80

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

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

AT501 Special Handling Code

C ID 2-3

AT502 Special Services Code

C ID 2-10

AT503 Special Handling Description

C AN 2-30

PLD01 Quantity of Pallets Shipped

M N0 1-3

PLD02 Pallet Exchange Code

O ID 1-1

PLD03 Weight Unit Code

C ID 1-1

PLD04 Weight

C R 1-10

NTE01 Note Reference Code

O ID 3-3

NTE02 Description

M AN 1-80

N1 Loop Repeat: 5

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

N105 Entity Relationship Code

O ID 2-2

N106 Entity Identifier Code

O ID 2-3

N201 Name

M AN 1-60

N202 Name

O AN 1-60

N301 Address Information

M AN 1-55

N302 Address Information

O AN 1-55

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

N405 Location Qualifier

C ID 1-2

N406 Location Identifier

O AN 1-30

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

L5 Loop Repeat: 99

L501 Lading Line Item Number

O N0 1-3

L502 Lading Description

O AN 1-50

L506 Marks and Numbers

C AN 1-48

L508 Commodity Code Qualifier

C ID 1-1

L509 Commodity Code

C AN 1-30

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

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

L1101 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier

C ID 2-3

L1103 Description

C AN 1-80

LH1 Loop Repeat: 25

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

LH201 Hazardous Classification

O ID 1-30

LH202 Hazardous Class Qualifier

O ID 1-1

LH203 Hazardous Placard Notation

O ID 14-40

LH205 Reportable Quantity Code

O ID 2-2

LH301 Hazardous Material Shipping Name

C AN 1-25

LH302 Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier

C ID 1-1

LH303 N.O.S. Indicator Code

O ID 3-3

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

LFH04 Hazard Zone Code

O ID 1-1

OID Loop Repeat: 999

OID01 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

OID02 Purchase Order Number

C AN 1-22

OID03 Reference Identification

O AN 1-30

OID04 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

OID05 Quantity

C R 1-15

OID06 Weight Unit Code

C ID 1-1

OID07 Weight

C R 1-10

OID08 Volume Unit Qualifier

C ID 1-1

OID09 Volume

C R 1-8

LAD01 Packaging Form Code

C ID 3-3

LAD02 Lading Quantity

C N0 1-7

LAD03 Weight Unit Code

C ID 1-1

LAD04 Unit Weight

C R 1-8

LAD07 Product/Service ID Qualifier

C ID 2-2

LAD08 Product/Service ID

C AN 1-48

LAD09 Product/Service ID Qualifier

C ID 2-2

LAD10 Product/Service ID

C AN 1-48

L5 Loop Repeat: 99

L501 Lading Line Item Number

O N0 1-3

L502 Lading Description

O AN 1-50

L506 Marks and Numbers

C AN 1-48

L508 Commodity Code Qualifier

C ID 1-1

L509 Commodity Code

C AN 1-30

G61 Loop Repeat: 99

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

L1101 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier

C ID 2-3

L1103 Description

C AN 1-80

L301 Weight

C R 1-10

L302 Weight Qualifier

C ID 1-2

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

SE01 Number of Included Segments

M N0 1-10

SE02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

How It Works

Automating ProTrans 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 ProTrans 204 Load Tenders directly to your TMS or dispatch system — so your operations team can accept or reject loads without switching between systems.

ProTrans EDI 204 FAQ

Common questions about 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender transactions with ProTrans.

What is a ProTrans EDI 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender?

A ProTrans 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. ProTrans 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 ProTrans 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 ProTrans EDI 204 Load Tender?

Carriers respond to a ProTrans 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. ProTrans 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 ProTrans 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. ProTrans 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, ProTrans'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 ProTrans transactions.

Can ProTrans EDI 204 handle multi-stop shipments?

Yes, ProTrans 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 ProTrans 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 ProTrans EDI 204 load tender processing?

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

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