What is an EDI 215 Motor Carrier Pickup Manifest?

EDI 215 is an electronic document containing information that is needed to manifest a motor carrier pickup request. This transaction set can be used to provide information to the motor carrier for manifesting a shipment that the carrier is tendered for.

The transaction set might also be used for the following reasons:

• Providing data regarding a load tender
• Appointment scheduling
• Pickup notification
• Providing data regarding the legal bill of lading

The data contents and format of EDI 215 Motor Carrier Pickup Manifest are used for the electronic interchange of information. It is divided into various segments and data elements.

Workflow for the Exchange of an EDI 215 Motor Carrier Pickup Manifest

EDI 215 falls under the category of X12T Transportation transaction sets. The transaction set is used by shippers to notify motor carriers for manifesting a shipment that the carrier is tendered for. It can also be used, in conjunction with other transaction sets, to provide information related to motor carriers.

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