Estes Express Lines Transportation Glossary

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EDI:

See Electronic Data Interchange.

EIE:

See Electronic Information Exchange.

Eighteen Wheeler:

Generally, a rig with 18 wheels. Some rigs can now have 26 or 34 wheels.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI):

The process by which information in the form of data is exchanged between Estes and our customers. Different data "sets" include invoicing, shipment status, Bill of Lading, claims, remittance advice and more.

Electronic Information Exchange (EIE):

See Electronic Data Interchange.

EXLA:

The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) or owner code for Estes Express Lines.

Export:

To send goods to a foreign country or overseas territory.

Export Broker:

One who brings together the exporter and importer for a fee and then withdraws from the transaction.

Export License:

A governmental permit required to export certain products to certain destinations.

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