Technology: Communications: EDI - Electronic Data Interchange

Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, is the electronic exchange of business data. Using a standard format, EDI provides a method of transmitting business data from one computer to another, without the need to re-key data. This electronic link can result in more effective business transactions. Email our EDI team for more information.

Translation Sets

Old Dominion offers a variety of EDI transaction sets, including:

210 Freight Details and Invoice (Motor)

This transaction set is sent by Old Dominion to the customer or third party as an invoice to request payment for services rendered and to provide detailed information of charges for services rendered.

204 Shipment Information/Load Tender (Motor)

This transaction set is sent by Old Dominion to request freight pickup.

211 Shipment Information (Motor)

This transaction set is sent by the shipper to Old Dominion to provide the carrier with detailed bill of lading, rating and scheduling information pertinent to a shipment.

214 Shipment Status Message (Motor)

This transaction set is sent by Old Dominion to the shipper and/or consignee to provide status information on current shipments in terms of dates, times, locations, route and identifying numbers.

820 Payment Order / Remittance Advice

This transaction set is sent by the payer to Old Dominion to provide Old Dominion with remittance / payment information.

997 Functional Acknowledgment

This transaction set is sent in response to each transaction set received to indicate acceptance.

Translation Software

Gentran Server version 3.3 for the IBM AS/400. We are capable of handling any transaction set with the TDCC/EDIA and ANSI X.12 EDI standards. We are capable of sending transactions via file transfer protocol, AS2, or any of the following value added networks (VAN):