To identify the equipment
To send additional information regarding a specific piece of equipment
To specify identifying information
To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals
To specify carrier equipment
To specify the chassis equipment details in terms of identifying numbers, weights, and ownership
To specify the overall movement of a shipment
To transmit in-bond data for a master in-bond bill of lading
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
To transmit the transportation and distribution requirements of grain at Canadian ports