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Deep TFI-Specific Mapping Expertise
Our engineers map every 940 and 945 field to TFI International's exact specifications, eliminating costly trial-and-error testing cycles.
Continuous EDI Validation & Exception Monitoring
Protect Your Vendor Scorecard with 100% Compliant TFI International EDI
Ensure 100% first-pass acceptance for all EDI documents exchanged with TFI International. Cogential IT LLC combines robust protocol support—including AS2, SFTP, and VAN—with real-time segment-level validation to catch formatting errors before transmission. Seamlessly integrate your accounting, warehouse, and shipping platforms for a truly automated order pipeline.
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Orders + POSWarehouse
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SYSTEM READY
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TFI International EDI Definition
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TFI International EDI Key Takeaway
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TFI International Supported EDI Documents
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Barcode Labels & Packing Slips
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TFI International EDI Pressure Points
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TFI International Supported ERP Integrations
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TFI International Compliance and Onboarding
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TFI International EDI FAQs
Zero-Click Definition
What is TFI International EDI?
TFI International EDI is the structured electronic exchange of warehouse shipping orders, shipping advices, purchase orders, and invoices between suppliers and TFI International's logistics network. Built for the Logistics & Transportation industry, it synchronizes fulfillment instructions, shipment confirmations, and billing data through AS2 or VAN channels, ensuring every warehouse movement aligns with ERP records and TFI's compliance requirements.
Operational Focus
Warehouse fulfillment accuracy and shipment compliance focus
Validate every 940 warehouse shipping order against TFI International specifications before release to prevent picking errors and chargebacks.
Sync 945 shipping advices with ERP inventory and billing records so quantities, SKUs, and dates never drift.
Maintain stable AS2 and VAN connections with continuous monitoring, automatic retries, and acknowledgment tracking for uninterrupted TFI document flow.
CLOUD EDI PLATFORM
TFI International
EDI Integration
& Compliance
TFI International — the Montreal, Quebec-headquartered transportation and logistics powerhouse whose operating lineage reaches back to 1931 — runs one of North America's most demanding warehouse compliance programs. Vendors live or die by flawless EDI 940 shipping orders and airtight EDI 945 shipping advices moved over AS2 or VAN, with GS1-128 barcoding and branded DSV packing slips treated as non-negotiables. One mis-mapped segment, and the chargeback lands squarely on your P&L. Cogential IT's fully managed cloud EDI platform absorbs that complexity — pre-configured segment mapping, real-time validation, zero IT burden — so you go live compliant, not exposed. Talk to our TFI compliance specialists.
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Warehouse EDI Without the HeadcountCogential IT's fully managed cloud platform transmits and monitors your EDI 940 warehouse shipping orders and EDI 945 shipping advices with TFI International over AS2 and VAN — no servers, no middleware, no in-house EDI team required. We watch every exchange around the clock so compliance never sleeps.
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Pre-Configured Segment Mapping, ERP-NativeTFI's routing guide intricacies — ship-to overrides, reference qualifiers, strict date logic — arrive pre-mapped and pre-tested. Data flows bi-directionally into your ERP, WMS, or order management system, eliminating manual rekeying and the costly errors it breeds.
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GS1-128 Labels & Branded DSV Slips, AutomatedScan-perfect GS1-128 barcode labels and TFI-compliant branded packing slips for direct-ship vendor (DSV) programs generate directly from your outbound data — every carton and every document aligned to spec, without a single template maintained by your staff.
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The Zero-Chargeback GuaranteeOur proprietary Validation Engine interrogates every outbound 940 and 945 against TFI International's business rules before transmission — if a document fails, it never leaves your environment. That's how confidently we put chargeback risk on our ledger, not yours.
1# POST /v1/transactions
2require "cogentailit"
3
4client = CogentailIT::Client.new(
5 api_key: ENV["COGENTAILIT_API_KEY"]
6)
7
8invoice = client.invoices.create({
9 interchange: {
10 sender_id: "COGENTAILIT",
11 receiver_id: "ACME_LOGISTICS",
12 usage: "PRODUCTION"
13 },
14 invoice: {
15 number: "INV-2024-0847",
16 date: "2024-06-14",
17 terms: "NET 30",
18 total: 12500.00
19 }
20})
21
22puts invoice.state
23# => "delivered to ACME_LOGISTICS"
sandbox · connected
201 Created
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ONE INTEGRATION · ENTIRE NETWORK
X12 · EDIFACT
Your ERP
one REST API
CogentailIT
cloud EDI platform
Warehousing
940 · Warehouse Order
Freight
204 · Load Tender
Fulfillment
856 · Ship Notice
Suppliers
850 · Purchase Order
Retailers
850 · Purchase Order
[ SYSTEM_DIAGNOSTIC ]
Where does TFI International compliance usually get stuck?
Most TFI compliance issues happen when warehouse operations and EDI mapping are handled separately.
Do 940 shipping orders reach your warehouse team on time?
Delayed or misrouted 940 documents stall picking, miss scheduled dock windows, and trigger avoidable TFI compliance chargebacks.
Do 945 shipping advices match what physically left the dock?
Quantity or SKU mismatches between shipped goods and 945 data create billing disputes and inventory errors.
Can your ERP absorb TFI documents without manual re-entry?
Without ERP integration, teams retype order and shipment data, causing errors, delays, and compliance gaps.
The Cogential IT Edge
Why We Lead in TFI International EDI Compliance?
We combine TFI-specific mapping expertise, prebuilt ERP connectors, and 24/7 monitoring so warehouse documents flow accurately without chargebacks.
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Prebuilt ERP Connector Library
Connect TFI EDI directly to Epicor Kinetic, SAP S/4HANA, Dynamics 365, and other ERPs without custom coding projects.
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Barcode and Label Alignment
We align GS1 barcode labels and packing slips with shipment data so every carton scans correctly at TFI facilities.
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Continuous 24/7 Document Monitoring
Our operations team watches every AS2 and VAN transaction, catching failed transmissions before they become missed shipment windows.
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Rapid TFI Compliance Onboarding
Structured testing, partner certification, and go-live checklists get your TFI International EDI connection fully production-ready in weeks, not months.
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Transparent, Predictable EDI Pricing
No per-transaction surprises or hidden VAN fees; you get predictable EDI costs as your TFI shipment volumes grow.
Next Step
Deploy TFI EDI Setup ->
Ready to streamline your TFI compliance?
Let our engineers handle TFI mapping and testing while you focus on moving freight.
TFI International EDI DOCUMENT MATRIX
Review TFI International EDI Document Requirements
Understand each transaction set TFI International expects across the warehouse fulfillment cycle.
940
01
Warehouse Shipping Order
Receives TFI fulfillment instructions and releases picking, packing, and shipping tasks inside your warehouse system.
Workflow
→
945
02
Warehouse Shipping Advice
Confirms shipped quantities, carton detail, and ship dates back to TFI after loading.
Workflow
→
850
03
Purchase Order
Captures TFI purchase orders that initiate downstream warehouse fulfillment, shipping, and billing.
Workflow
→
810
04
Invoice
Issues invoices matched to confirmed 945 shipment data for accurate, dispute-free settlement.
Workflow
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JSON PAYLOAD
0 ERRORS
1{
2 "interchange_header": {
3 "sender_id": "COGENTAILIT",
4 "receiver_id": "ACME",
5 "usage_indicator": "I1",
6 "control_version": "00402",
7 "control_number": "000001"
8 },
9 "invoice": {
10 "number": "INV-2024-0847",
11 "date": "2024-06-14",
12 "terms": "NET 30",
13 "total": 12500.00
14 }
15}
ERROR
I1 is not a valid input
Expected T (test) or P (production) at ISA15.
PROBLEMS · 0
partner guide: ACME v2.4
No problems yet — hit "Run test" to validate the payload.
VALIDATION ENGINE
Validate TFI International
EDI in Minutes
TFI International's routing guide leaves no room for improvisation: a mis-sequenced segment, a malformed barcode string, or a packing slip missing brand requirements can trigger deductions that quietly erode margin on every shipment. Cogential IT's real-time Validation Engine screens each 940 and 945 against TFI's exact business rules — segment structure, GS1-128 data integrity, DSV documentation — before a single byte leaves your environment. Errors surface in plain English with line-level precision, so your team corrects in minutes instead of disputing chargebacks weeks later.
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Pre-Transmission Rule ScreeningEvery outbound transaction is stress-tested against TFI International's routing guide — element lengths, qualifier pairings, date logic — so rejected documents never reach their network. Your team sees clean acknowledgments, not compliance fire drills.
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Barcode Data Integrity, VerifiedGS1-128 structures are validated for format and accuracy before labels ever print, ensuring every carton TFI's distribution network scans resolves perfectly on the first pass — no re-labeling fees, no dock delays, no vendor scorecard dings.
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DSV Packing Slip AssuranceBranded packing slip requirements for direct-ship vendor flows are checked automatically, confirming carton-level content accuracy and branding elements match TFI's specification before fulfillment ever begins.
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Line-Level Error IntelligenceWhen something needs attention, the engine pinpoints the exact segment, line, and remedy in plain language — empowering your coordinators to act on insight, not guesswork, and sustaining 99.9% data accuracy across every 940 and 945 exchange.
Connected EDI-to-ERP Integration Matrix
Connect TFI International EDI to Your Existing ERP Systems
Cogential IT reduces manual re-entry by connecting TFI International EDI with the warehouse and ERP systems your team already uses.
Order → ASN → Invoice
Built for retail compliance
850
856
810
E
Epicor Kinetic
Sync 940 orders and 945 advices with Epicor inventory and billing.
S
SAP S/4HANA
Push TFI shipments into SAP for real-time inventory and billing updates.
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Infor CloudSuite Industrial / SyteLine
Automate warehouse order release and shipment confirmation inside SyteLine workflows.
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Oracle SCM Cloud
Feed 945 shipping data into Oracle SCM for accurate fulfillment visibility.
M
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Post TFI orders and advices straight into Dynamics 365 without re-entry.
S
SYSPRO
Update SYSPRO inventory and invoicing automatically from TFI shipment confirmations.
O
Oracle JD Edwards
Trigger JD Edwards fulfillment and billing from TFI warehouse documents.
P
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform
Sync TFI shipping advices with Plex for plant-level inventory accuracy.
COMPLIANCE AND ONBOARDING
TFI International
How Cogential IT Manages TFI International Compliance and Onboarding
We handle specification review, mapping, testing, and certification so your TFI connection goes live without operational disruption.
01
TFI Specification Review
Analyze TFI implementation guides and confirm every required segment, element, and qualifier.
02
Custom Mapping Build
Translate 940 and 945 fields into your ERP's native order and shipment structures.
03
Barcode Label Setup
Configure GS1 label templates so cartons scan correctly at TFI distribution centers.
04
Packing Slip Configuration
Align packing slip layouts precisely with shipped contents and TFI order references.
05
End-to-End Testing
Exchange test 940 and 945 documents to validate every field and acknowledgment.
06
Certification and Go-Live
Complete TFI certification, then monitor initial production transactions through a stable handoff.
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Ongoing Compliance Support
Monitor AS2 and VAN traffic daily and resolve exceptions before chargebacks occur.
TFI International EDI LAUNCH SUPPORT
Ready to simplify
EDI onboarding?
Cogential IT can help your team prepare TFI International EDI documents, labels, ERP integration, connectivity, testing, and go-live support — so compliance does not become a manual operations burden.
Supported:
850
856
810
855
READINESS PATH
Move from requirement review to monitored go-live
01
Review Requirements
EDI document and schedule requirements for TFI International
02
Connect Systems
ERP, warehouse, production, and finance data integration
03
Launch & Monitor
Test, launch, monitor, and fix document exceptions
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Cogential IT
Verified Partner
Free checklist
Get the TFI International EDI Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare your TFI International EDI workflow before onboarding.
Document readiness checks
ERP and system integration planning
Testing and go-live support checklist
Exception and acknowledgment monitoring
TFI International EDI Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about trading with TFI International via EDI — from document requirements to compliance details.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Every TFI International document, precisely routed
Schedule-driven EDI requires every document to land in the right system at the right time. Cogential IT guarantees seamless X12 integration with TFI International — from purchase orders to invoices, every transaction is validated, mapped, and delivered with precision.
850
Purchase Order
OUT
810
Invoice
OUT
856
Advance Ship Notice
OUT
855
PO Acknowledgment
IN
997
Functional Ack
IN
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Cogential IT
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