What is an EDI 214?
EDI 214 (Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message) is a transportation EDI transaction used by carriers to electronically send shipment status updates to shippers, brokers, 3PLs, or consignees. It communicates the real-time progress of a shipment—such as pickup, departure, in-transit events, delays, arrival, and proof of delivery.
EDI 214 is typically sent after a load has been tendered (EDI 204) and accepted (EDI 990). It provides visibility during shipment execution and ensures all parties know the exact status and location of freight throughout transit.
By replacing manual tracking calls, emails, and spreadsheets, EDI 214 enables automated shipment tracking across the transportation lifecycle.
Key Components of EDI 214
An EDI 214 message contains structured shipment tracking information that allows trading partners to monitor transportation events accurately.
Shipment Identification
- Bill of Lading (BOL), PRO, or shipment reference numbers
- Purchase order or load references
- Carrier and shipment identifiers
Equipment and Transport Details
- Carrier SCAC and vehicle/trailer ID
- Route or conveyance detail
Status Events and Milestones
- Pickup arrival/departure
- In-transit updates
- Arrival at destination
- Delivery confirmation
Parties and Locations
- Shipper, carrier, and consignee details
- Pickup and delivery addresses
- Current shipment location or checkpoint
Exceptions and Proof of Delivery
- Delay reasons (weather, traffic, missed appointment)
- Delivery signature or POD details
Dates and Time Stamps
- Total amount due
- Currency
- Event date and time
- Estimated time of arrival (ETA)
- Actual delivery time
Step 1 – Load Tender (EDI 204)
The shipper or broker sends shipment details to the carrier.
The carrier accepts the load electronically.
Step 3 – Shipment Execution
Step 4 – Status Updates (EDI 214)
At key milestones (pickup, departure, arrival, delay, delivery), the carrier sends EDI 214 messages with timestamps and location updates.
Step 6 – Payment Processing
This standardized tracking workflow ensures continuous visibility from dispatch to delivery.
Implementing EDI 214 significantly improves transportation visibility, coordination, and performance management.
Real-Time Shipment Visibility
Partners can track shipment progress and location automatically.
Reduced Tracking Effort
Eliminates manual calls and emails to carriers for status updates.
Operational Efficiency
Automated status integration improves planning for docks, labor, and receiving.
Improved Customer Service
Customers receive accurate delivery updates and ETAs.
Carrier Performance Monitoring
Shippers can analyze transit times, delays, and on-time delivery metrics.
Invoice Validation
Shipment events from EDI 214 help verify freight invoices (EDI 210).
EDI 214 Integration with Odoo by Vraja Technologies
- Automatic import of EDI 214 status messages into Odoo
- Mapping of carrier status events to Odoo deliveries or shipments
- Real-time tracking updates in logistics workflows
- Visibility of pickup, transit, and delivery milestones
- Integration with EDI 204, 990, and 210 processes
- Multi-carrier and 3PL connectivity
- Native Odoo integration architecture
- Real-time transportation visibility
- Automated status and milestone updates
- Partner-specific mapping and compliance
- End-to-end transportation EDI automation
- Implementation, testing, and onboarding support
Vraja Technologies helps organisations transform Odoo into a fully connected transportation and EDI-enabled ERP platform with complete shipment lifecycle visibility.
