What is an EDI 211 Motor Carrier Bill of Lading?

EDI 211 is an electronic document containing information related to the motor carrier bill of lading. This EDI document is used by shippers or entities who contract with motor carriers to send a legal bill of lading of a shipment.

This document is not used to provide data regarding the pickup manifest, appointment scheduling, or the load tender to the motor carrier. The data contents and format of this document are used for the electronic interchange of information. It is divided into various segments and data elements.

Workflow for the Exchange of an EDI 211 Motor Carrier Bill of Lading

EDI 211 falls under the category of X12 Transportation transaction sets. The transaction set can be used by motor carriers, shippers, and other parties for exchanging a bill of lading with legal standing for a shipment.

Stay EDI Compliant with EDIConnect

EDIConnect is an enterprise-grade EDI solution that simplifies the process of sending and receiving EDI messages. It is designed to handle X12 and EDIFACT transaction sets through its built-in EDI parser, validator, and transaction builder. It also offers features to help businesses comply with EDI requirements and communicate seamlessly with their trading partners.