EDI 218 Motor Carrier Tariff Information

What is an EDI 218 Motor Carrier Tariff Information Document?

EDI 218 is an electronic document containing motor carrier tariff information. This EDI document can be used for interchanging processable data obtained from the tariff of a motor carrier or a database containing the pricing information. EDI 218 is used to provide rate information upon the request of shippers as well as other interested entities. However, it is not used to transmit a comprehensive legal tariff.

The data contents and format of EDI 218 Motor Carrier Tariff Information are used for the electronic interchange of information. It is divided into various segments and data elements.

Workflow for the Exchange of an EDI 218 Motor Carrier Tariff Information Document

EDI 218 falls under the category of X12T Transportation transaction sets. This EDI document can be used by shippers, motor carriers or other interested entities. Users sending or receiving the EDI 218 should consider tariffs that are legally filed as the basis of any legal agreement involving their carriers and themselves. It is also used alongside other transaction sets to send or receive information related to motor carriers.

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With a built-in EDI parser, validator, and transaction builder, EDIConnect can handle transaction sets in X12 and EDIFACT formats. This helps businesses easily exchange EDI documents with their trading partners, allowing them to stay EDI compliant. Using EDIConnect, users can automate file uploads and downloads, create workflows, and transform files into the required format to streamline the process.