Delivery Documentation - Bill of Lading (BOL)

Bill of Lading

A  legal document between the product shipper and the delivery carrier that details the type, quantity and destination of the product being shipped. It also serves as a receipt of shipment when products are delivered.

The document should include the following information:

• Ship from address

• Ship to address

• BOL number

• Carrier information

• Trailer number (seal if applicable, SCAC and Pro number)

• Payment terms for Freight charges

• PO number

• Number of packages/cases

• Weight

• NMFC item number and class

• Shipper’s signature and date (indicating BOL accuracy and protecting consignee)

• Carrier’s signature and date

• Party that counted and loaded the freight