Logistics Processes

Logistics Processes: LTL and Small Package Shipments Transaction Relationships (Part 2)

For Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments, the shipper (in most cases the supplier) sends the Motor Carrier Bill of Lading (211) to provide the details of a shipment to the carrier. The Motor Carrier Bill of Lading (211) is an exact representation of the shipment; it is considered the contract between the carrier and the shipper.

For small package, the shipper (in most cases the supplier) sends the Motor Carrier Pick-Up Manifest (215) to provide a manifest of all of the packages tendered at that time. The Motor Carrier Pick-Up Manifest (215) contains the minimum details including the destination, bar code identification numbers, number of pieces, weight, and other identifying numbers.

To automate the pick up notification function, the shipper transmits a Motor Carrier Pick-Up Notification (216) to an LTL or small package carrier. The Motor Carrier Pick-Up Notification (216) replaces the traditional phone call to notify the carrier of shipment availability including pick-up time, destination, and pick-up appointment numbers.

If the shipper requires a pick-up appointment from an LTL carrier, the shipper either provides a firm pick-up appointment in the Motor Carrier Load Tender (204) or uses the Transportation Appointment Schedule Information (163) to provide the carrier with a requested appointment. The carrier confirms an appointment using a Transportation Appointment Schedule Information (163).

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