• Bill of lading.

    The bill of lading (BOL) is a required document to move a freight shipment. The bill of lading works as a receipt of freight services, a contract between a shipper and carrier and a document of title. The bill of lading is a legally binding document providing the driver and the carrier all the details needed to process the freight shipment and invoice it correctly.

    When a customer books a shipment with Freightquote.com, the bill of lading is automatically generated based on the shipment details entered during the quoting and booking process. The bill of lading should be provided to the carrier on pick up and will be delivered to the consignee on delivery.

    The bill of lading includes:

    • Shipper's and receiver's / consignee’s names and complete addresses.
    • PO or special account numbers used between businesses for order tracking.
    • Special instructions for the carrier to ensure prompt delivery.
    • The date of the shipment.
    • The number of shipping units.
    • Type of packaging, including cartons, pallets, skids and drums.
    • A note if commodity is a Department of Transportation hazardous material. Special rules and requirements apply to hazardous commodities.
    • A description of the items being shipped. Include the material of manufacture and common name.
    • The NMFC freight classification for the items being shipped.
    • The exact weight of the shipment. If multiple commodities are being shipped, then the weight of each commodity will be listed separately.
    • The declared value of the goods being shipped.