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How to Send Invoices via EDI (210s)

EDI 210 (Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice) sends your invoice electronically to trading partners. This enables faster payment processing through EDI channels.

What is an EDI 210?

The EDI 210 is the electronic equivalent of a paper invoice. It includes:

  • Invoice number and date

  • Shipment reference (linked to original 204)

  • Line item charges (linehaul, fuel surcharge, accessorials)

  • Total amount due

  • Payment terms


When to Send a 210

Send a 210 after:

  1. The order is delivered

  2. You've created an invoice in Truckbase
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  3. All charges are finalized


Sending an EDI 210

From the Invoice

  1. Navigate to Invoices
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  2. Find the invoice for your EDI order
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  3. Click the three-dot menu (โ‹ฎ)
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  4. Select Send EDI 210

Requirements

For 210 sending to work:

  • The order must have originated from an EDI 204 tender

  • An invoice must be created

  • Line items must have EDI charge codes assigned


EDI 210 Status

After sending, the invoice shows its 210 status:

Status

Meaning

Not Sent

210 has not been sent yet

Sent

Successfully transmitted to trading partner

Error

Failed to send - see error details


Line Item Requirements

Each invoice line item needs an EDI Charge Code:

Charge Type

Common Code

Linehaul

400

Fuel Surcharge

FSC

Detention

DET

Lumper

LUM

These codes must be configured on your invoice services.


Troubleshooting

"EDI Charge Code not set" Error

  • Edit the invoice line item

  • Assign the correct EDI charge code

  • Retry sending the 210

210 Not Available

  • Verify the order originated from an EDI 204

  • Check that the EDI customer is properly configured. Reach out to Truckbase support to confirm.

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