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Carrier Reference Numbers in a Tender

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Carrier Reference Numbers in a Tender

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Carrier Reference Numbers in a Tender

When you accept a tender you can specify a referencenumber. For example you might enter a carrier PRO number for theshipment.

Sterling TMS processesthe carrier reference number as follows:

  • When the shipper tenders a shipment the shipper might definea carrier reference number. This number appears on the Accept Tenderpage. You can use the shipper's number or assign a differentreference number.
  • If you accept a tender using an EDI 990 transaction you can supplya carrier reference number. This number replaces any carrier referencenumber that the shipper assigned to the shipment.
  • If the carrier reference number changes Sterling TMS records anevent on the Notes/History page. Shippers and carriers can see theoriginal and current reference numbers on the History tabof the Notes/History page.
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Modified date:
08 December 2018

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