FK Factor
To explain the route and indicate individual carrier divisions or factors
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
FK-01
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
4
-
Code identifying the Standard Carrier Alpha Code
FK01 is the factor carrier Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC).
FK-02
Transportation Method/Type Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
2
-
Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment
FK-03
State or Province Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code specifying the Standard State/Province as defined by appropriate government agency
FK-04
City Name
String (AN)
Conditional
2
30
-
Free-form text for city name
FK04 is the interline station or city name at which carriers interchange shipments.
FK-05
Rule 260 Junction Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
1
5
-
Code indicating railroad interchange locations
FK05 is the Association of American Railroads Rule 260 off-Junction.
FK-06
Percentage Division
Numeric (N2)
Optional
1
5
-
A number which indicates the portion of freight revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier; the number is expressed as a percent; the value of this element shall not exceed 100.00
FK-07
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier
FK-08
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier
FK-09
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier
FK-10
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier
FK-11
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier
FK-12
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier
FK-13
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier
FK-14
Factor Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Number indicating the portion of freight rate revenue to be apportioned to an identified carrier