A transportation carrier uses the 214 transaction set to communicate the status and location of shipments in transit to shippers, consignees, and other supply chain partners. Sent by the carrier in response to shipment inquiries or proactively at key milestones, this message provides real-time visibility into movement and delivery progress. The B10 segment (Beginning Segment for Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message) opens the transaction with shipment identifiers and status codes, while the AT7 segment (Shipment Status Details) conveys specific status information such as pickup, in-transit, or delivery events with associated dates and times. The LX segment (Assigned Number) organizes status information into logical groups, enabling the carrier to report on multiple shipments or status updates within a single message.

Consider FreshLogistics, a regional carrier, sending a 214 message to AgriSupply Co., which shipped fresh produce via FreshLogistics to RetailChain’s distribution center. The B10 segment identifies the shipment by bill of lading number and indicates the current status as “in transit.” Within the LX loop, multiple AT7 segments record milestones: the shipment was picked up in Sacramento at 6:00 AM, crossed into Nevada at 10:30 AM, and is now progressing toward the delivery destination with an expected arrival at the distribution center by 4:00 PM. The message may also include remarks via the K1 segment noting that the refrigerated unit is maintaining optimal temperature. AgriSupply Co. receives this message and can track the shipment’s exact position and condition in real time, while RetailChain’s receiving department uses the expected delivery time to staff the dock appropriately.