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Overview
The EDI ANSI X12 210 – Motor Freight Invoice transaction is an electronic document used by freight carriers to bill for transportation services. It provides detailed shipment billing information including freight charges, accessorial fees, shipment details, and reference numbers. The 210 transaction is a standard invoicing format used in the transportation and logistics industry and supports automated, accurate, and timely freight payment processing.
Within TraceLink’s OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the EDI 210 transaction enables seamless, secure integration between carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), streamlining freight audit and payment workflows while improving visibility and compliance.
Key Use Cases
- Send freight invoices from carriers to shippers or third-party payment providers.
- Automate freight billing and reduce manual invoice entry errors.
- Reconcile transportation charges with shipment data and purchase orders.
- Enable faster freight payment processing and audit readiness.
- Improve financial control with detailed charge breakdowns and reference tracking.
- Integrate seamlessly with ERP, TMS, and accounts payable systems.
Data Elements Included
An EDI ANSI X12 210 – Motor Freight Invoice transaction includes:
- Invoice Number and Date: Unique identifier and billing date for the freight invoice.
- Carrier and Shipper Information: SCAC codes, names, and addresses of both parties.
- Shipment Details: Origin, destination, pickup and delivery dates, and shipment ID.
- Bill of Lading Number: Reference to the original BOL for shipment tracking.
- Freight Charges: Line-item breakdown of transportation costs, accessorial fees, fuel surcharges, and discounts.
- Weight and Quantity: Total weight, number of handling units, and package count.
- Reference Numbers: Purchase order, shipment number, or PRO number for reconciliation.
- Terms of Payment: Agreed payment terms, due date, and remittance instructions.
- Remittance Address: Location where payment should be sent.
- Tax and Regulatory Fees (if applicable): Any additional taxes or government fees.
- Digital Signature or Authentication (optional): For secure, validated transactions.
Benefits of EDI ANSI X12 210 – Motor Freight Invoice
- Carrier provides transportation services and records shipment details.
- Upon delivery or shipment completion, the carrier generates a 210 invoice.
- The EDI 210 is transmitted via TraceLink to the shipper or 3PL for review and processing.
- The shipper reconciles the invoice against shipment records, BOL, and purchase orders.
- Approved invoices are passed to accounts payable for payment.
- TraceLink logs the transaction for traceability, audit readiness, and financial reporting.
Business Process: EDI ANSI X12 210 – Motor Freight Invoice
The 210 Motor Freight Invoice transaction may fit into the freight billing and payment workflow as follows:
- Carrier provides transportation services and records shipment details.
- Upon delivery or shipment completion, the carrier generates a 210 invoice.
- The EDI 210 is transmitted via TraceLink to the shipper or 3PL for review and processing.
- The shipper reconciles the invoice against shipment records, BOL, and purchase orders.
- Approved invoices are passed to accounts payable for payment.
- TraceLink logs the transaction for traceability, audit readiness, and financial reporting.
How TraceLink Supports EDI ANSI X12 210 – Motor Freight Invoice
TraceLink’s OPUS Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, streamlines freight invoicing by:
- Enabling secure, standards-based transmission of EDI 210 invoices from carriers.
- Validating invoice data against shipment and order records for accuracy.
- Automating invoice routing to internal finance or ERP systems.
- Providing dashboards and reports for invoice tracking, exceptions, and payment status.
- Supporting multi-party collaboration and onboarding through a single integration.
Explore More EDI ANSI X12 Capabilities
- EDI ANSI X12 210 – Motor Freight Invoice: Standard freight billing from carriers for transported goods.
- EDI ANSI X12 214 – Carrier Shipment Status: Receive real-time status updates on freight shipments from carriers.
- EDI ANSI X12 856 – Advance Ship Notice (ASN): Notify trading partners of upcoming deliveries.
- EDI ANSI X12 810 – Invoice: Standard billing for goods (non-freight).
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