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Bill of lading generator

Fill in the shipment and print it, or save it as a PDF from the print dialog. Leave it empty to get a blank bill of lading template.

Shipment
Freight charges
Ship from
Ship to
Carrier
Freight
    Special instructions

    In the print dialog, choose Save as PDF.

    Bill of lading

    Straight bill of lading, short form. Not negotiable.

    Date
    BOL number
    PRO number

    Ship from

    Carrier

    Name
    SCAC
    Trailer
    Seal

    Ship to

    Freight charge terms

    PrepaidCollectThird party

    Freight charges are prepaid unless marked otherwise.

    Special instructions

    HU qtyTypePiecesWeight (lb)HMCommodity descriptionNMFCClass
    Grand total

    Where the rate is dependent on value, shippers are required to state specifically in writing the agreed or declared value of the property as follows: the agreed or declared value of the property is specifically stated by the shipper to be not exceeding per .

    Note: liability limitation for loss or damage in this shipment may be applicable. See 49 U.S.C. ยง 14706(c)(1)(A) and (B).

    Received, subject to individually determined rates or contracts that have been agreed upon in writing between the carrier and shipper, if applicable, otherwise to the rates, classifications and rules that have been established by the carrier and are available to the shipper, on request, and to all applicable state and federal regulations.

    Shipper

    This is to certify that the above named materials are properly classified, packaged, marked and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable regulations of the DOT.

    Signature and date

    Loading

    Trailer loaded

    By shipperBy driver

    Freight counted

    By shipperBy driver

    Carrier

    Carrier acknowledges receipt of packages and required placards. Carrier certifies emergency response information was made available and/or carrier has the DOT emergency response guidebook or equivalent documentation in the vehicle. Property described above is received in good order, except as noted.

    Signature and pickup date

    What goes on a bill of lading

    Shipper and consignee
    Who the freight comes from and who it goes to, with full addresses and a contact.
    Carrier, SCAC and PRO number
    The carrier's name, its Standard Carrier Alpha Code, and the tracking number it assigns to the shipment.
    Freight terms
    Prepaid means the shipper pays. Collect means the consignee pays. Third party means someone else gets the bill.
    Handling units and pieces
    Pallets, crates or other units, and the cartons or loose pieces inside them.
    Weight, NMFC number and class
    What the carrier rates the shipment on. If your item is density based, get the class from the freight class calculator.
    Hazardous materials
    Mark HM on every line that carries hazmat and add the details the regulations require.

    A straight bill of lading is not negotiable: the carrier delivers to the consignee named on it. An order bill of lading can be transferred to someone else and is mostly used in ocean shipping. Domestic LTL freight moves on straight bills.

    Questions

    Who fills out the bill of lading?

    Usually the shipper. The driver checks it at pickup and signs, and the carrier keeps a copy. Print one for the driver and keep one for your records.

    What is a PRO number?

    A tracking number the carrier assigns to the shipment. Many carriers give the driver PRO stickers at pickup. If you do not have it yet, leave the field empty and the driver can add it.

    What is a SCAC?

    The Standard Carrier Alpha Code, a two to four letter code that identifies a carrier. NMFTA issues these codes. Your carrier usually shows its SCAC on its website or rate confirmation.

    Will my carrier accept this form?

    Most LTL carriers accept a standard straight bill of lading with the fields on this form. Some ask shippers to use their own form, so check when you book.

    How do I save the bill of lading as a PDF?

    Press Print or save as PDF, then pick Save as PDF as the destination in the print dialog. Only the document prints, sized for US Letter paper.