Start Your EDI Setup
Complete the online authorization form to request a new EDI trading partner connection.
What Is EDI?
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) enables businesses to exchange standardized electronic documents directly between computer systems, reducing manual data entry and improving the speed and accuracy of information exchange.
In transportation and logistics, EDI connects shippers, brokers, carriers, and other trading partners to automate essential processes, including:
Receiving and responding to load tenders
Exchanging shipment status updates
Transmitting freight invoices
Processing electronic acknowledgments
AscendTMS integrates EDI into your transportation management workflow, allowing your team to manage EDI-connected shipments directly within AscendTMS.
Once your EDI connection is configured, tested, and certified, supported transactions can be exchanged electronically with your trading partner.
Supported EDI Transactions
AscendTMS supports common transportation EDI transactions, including:
EDI Transaction | Description |
EDI 204 | Motor Carrier Load Tender — Receive shipment and load tender information |
EDI 990 | Response to Load Tender — Communicate load acceptance or rejection |
EDI 214 | Transportation Carrier Shipment Status — Send shipment status and tracking updates |
EDI 210 | Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice — Transmit freight invoices |
EDI 997 | Functional Acknowledgment — Acknowledge receipt of EDI transactions |
Additional transaction requirements can be reviewed during implementation. The specific transactions required depend on your trading partner's EDI specifications and business requirements.
How Does the EDI Setup Process Work?
AscendTMS manages the technical implementation of your EDI connection, including coordination with your trading partner and its EDI provider.
Step 1: Submit Your EDI Setup Request
Complete the Online EDI Setup & Authorization Form to begin your EDI implementation.
The online form collects the information needed to begin implementation, including:
Your company and contact information
Trading partner information
Requested EDI transactions
Estimated shipment volume
Trading partner technical specifications
Authorization for applicable EDI service fees
Step 2: Trading Partner Coordination
Our EDI team will coordinate with your trading partner or its EDI provider to establish the technical and operational requirements.
This includes reviewing available EDI implementation guides, mapping specifications, connectivity requirements, and certification procedures.
Step 3: EDI Configuration & Data Mapping
AscendTMS configures the connection and required data mappings to support the agreed EDI transactions.
Connectivity methods and technical configurations are determined by the trading partner's requirements and the approved integration design.
Step 4: Testing & Certification
Before production activation, the EDI connection undergoes testing to verify that the required transactions are exchanged and processed correctly.
Where required, final certification is coordinated with the trading partner.
Step 5: Production Activation & Training
Following successful testing and certification, your EDI connection is activated for production.
Your team can manage supported EDI workflows through the AscendTMS EDI console.
Training on the EDI console is included as part of the implementation process at no additional charge.
How Long Does EDI Implementation Take?
Typical implementation timeframe: 2–8 weeks.
Implementation timelines vary based on the trading partner's requirements, technical complexity, availability for testing, and certification procedures.
The most common delays involve coordination and scheduling with the trading partner or its EDI provider.
Our team will work with you and your trading partner throughout the implementation process.
How Much Does EDI Cost?
AscendTMS offers straightforward EDI pricing based on your trading partner connection and the type of EDI transactions processed.
One-Time Setup Fee
$1,500 per trading partner connection
The setup fee includes:
EDI connection configuration
Required data mapping
Trading partner coordination
Testing and certification
Implementation support
Ongoing EDI Service Charges
Connections With Inbound EDI 204 Load Tenders
$1.75 per load tendered to your AscendTMS account via EDI, whether accepted or
rejected.
Charges are assessed per load, not per individual EDI transaction.
Connections Without Inbound EDI 204 Load Tenders
$1.75 per unique EDI reference number or Shipper's ID (SID) processed through the EDI connection.
Charges are assessed per unique reference number or SID, not per individual EDI transaction.
Monthly Minimum
$100 per month, per trading partner connection
A minimum monthly EDI service charge of $100 applies to each trading partner connection.
Third-Party Fees
Fees charged by trading partners, Value-Added Networks (VANs), EDI providers, or other third parties are not included in AscendTMS EDI service pricing.
Any applicable third-party charges are separate from AscendTMS fees.
Ready to Get Started?
Getting started with AscendTMS EDI is simple.
Open the Online EDI Setup & Authorization Form.
Enter your company, trading partner, and EDI requirements.
Review the applicable service fees and authorization terms.
Submit your completed request online.
Our EDI team will review your submission and coordinate the next steps for implementation.
Questions or assistance? Contact EDI@InMotionGlobal.com.
AscendTMS EDI Services are provided by InMotion Global, Inc. Service fees and terms are governed by the applicable EDI Service Setup & Authorization agreement.