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1Document details▸

BOL numberShip datePage (of)Issued by (your company)PRO / tracking no.

2Ship from (shipper)▸

Company nameStreet addressCity, StateZIPSID #

FOB at origin

3Ship to (consignee)▸

Company nameStreet addressCity, StateZIPCID #Location #

FOB at destination

4Carrier & freight terms▸

Carrier nameSCAC codeTrailer numberSeal number(s)

Freight charge terms

PrepaidCollect3rd Party

This is a Master BOL with attached underlying BOLs

Third-party freight charges, bill to

5Customer order information▸

Customer order no.# PackagesWeight (lb)Pallet/Slip

6Carrier information (commodities)▸

Handling unitsPackagesWeight (lb)Commodity descriptionNMFC #Class

7Instructions, COD & signatures▸

Special instructionsCOD amount ($)COD fee termsPickup dateTrailer loaded byFreight counted by

Live previewTotal weight: 1,360 lb

BILL OF LADING

Non-Negotiable · Straight Bill of Lading (VICS)

Issued by CargoEZ Logistics LLC

Date

10/07/2026

BOL No.

BOL-100482

PRO No.

0481 7723 9

Page

1 of 1

Ship From

Pacific Rim Exporters

1820 Harbor Blvd, Dock 7

Long Beach, CA 90802

SID: SID-55012FOB

Carrier

Name: Estes Express Lines
SCAC: EXLA
Trailer: TR-88214
Seal(s): SL-4471, SL-4472

Ship To

Midwest Distribution Center

4455 Commerce Pkwy

Columbus, OH 43219

CID: CID-20931Loc: DC-14

Freight charge terms

PrepaidCollect3rd Party

3rd party bill to

Northstar Freight Pay, 900 Billing Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Special instructions

Liftgate required at delivery. Call consignee 1 hour before arrival. Do not double-stack pallets.

Customer order information

Customer order no.	# Pkgs	Weight	Pallet/Slip
PO-77421	4	820	Y
PO-77422	6	540	Y
Grand total		1,360 lb

Carrier information

Handling units	Packages	Weight	Commodity description	NMFC	Class
2 Pallet	4 Carton	820	Automotive parts, NOI	79240	70
1 Pallet	6 Carton	540	Rubber hoses & fittings	61200	85
		1,360 lb	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 apply. See 49 U.S.C. 14706(c)(1)(A) and (B).

COD amount—

Fee terms—

Pickup date10/07/2026

Shipper signature / date

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

Shipper signature · Date

Carrier signature / pickup date

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. Freight counted: By Shipper.

Carrier signature · Pickup date

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Blank Bill of Lading, PDF

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Blank Bill of Lading, Excel

Spreadsheet grid for bulk shipments and quick math.

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The basics

What is a bill of lading?

A bill of lading (BOL or B/L) is the core document in a freight shipment. Issued by or on behalf of the carrier when goods are picked up, it does three jobs at once.

A receipt: proof the carrier received the goods in the stated condition and quantity.
A contract of carriage: the terms under which the carrier agrees to move the freight.
A document of title: on a negotiable BOL, whoever holds it can claim the goods, which is why it underpins international trade and letters of credit.

For domestic US trucking (less-than-truckload, or LTL), shippers and carriers typically use the standardized VICS straight bill of lading, the exact layout this generator produces.

Types of bill of lading

Straight BOL

Non-negotiable; goods go to a named consignee. The standard for prepaid domestic freight.

Order BOL

Negotiable; title transfers by endorsement. Used when payment happens in transit.

Ocean BOL

Covers sea freight; can be negotiable or straight, and acts as a shipment contract across ports.

Air waybill (AWB)

The air-cargo equivalent; always non-negotiable and issued by the airline or forwarder.

Master & House BOL

A forwarder issues a House BOL to the shipper; the carrier issues a Master BOL to the forwarder.

Through BOL

Covers multiple modes or carriers under one document, for example truck then ocean.

How to fill out a bill of lading

01
Ship From
Shipper's legal name, full address, and SID number if you use one.
02
Ship To
Consignee's name and delivery address, plus any CID or location number.
03
Third-party Bill To
Only if a different party pays the freight charges.
04
BOL number & date
Your unique reference and the pickup date, used to track and reconcile the shipment.
05
Carrier details
Carrier name, SCAC code, trailer and seal numbers, and PRO number.
06
Freight charge terms
Mark Prepaid, Collect, or 3rd Party so everyone knows who is billed.
07
Customer order information
Purchase-order numbers, package counts, and weights per order.
08
Commodity description
Handling units, packaging, weight, NMFC number, and freight class for each commodity. Flag any hazardous materials.
09
Special instructions & COD
Liftgate, appointment, or notify requirements, and any collect-on-delivery amount.
10
Signatures
Shipper certifies the description; the driver signs at pickup to acknowledge receipt.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this bill of lading template really free?

Yes. The generator and all downloads are free, with no account, watermark, or usage limit. Everything runs in your browser, so your shipment data never leaves your device.

What is a bill of lading number?

A unique identifier the shipper or carrier assigns to each BOL. It links the physical shipment to its paperwork and is used to track the freight and reconcile invoices.

Who issues the bill of lading?

The carrier, or a freight forwarder acting on the carrier's behalf, issues it when the goods are picked up. The shipper prepares the details and certifies the commodity description.

What's the difference between a straight and an order bill of lading?

A straight BOL is non-negotiable: the goods are released only to the named consignee. An order BOL is negotiable: title can be transferred by endorsing the document, which is common when payment occurs while goods are in transit.

Can I download it as Word or Excel instead of PDF?

Yes. Use the toolbar to export your filled-in BOL as PDF, Word, or Excel, or grab a blank template from the Blank templates section.

What date goes on the bill of lading?

Use the pickup date, the day the carrier takes possession of the freight. This is the date the contract of carriage takes effect.

Contact

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Bill of Lading

generator & template

Prefer a blank copy to fill in later?

Blank Bill of Lading, PDF

Blank Bill of Lading, Word

Blank Bill of Lading, Excel

Your BOL is ready, now imagine never typing one again

What is a bill of lading?

Types of bill of lading

Straight BOL

Order BOL

Ocean BOL

Air waybill (AWB)

Master & House BOL

Through BOL

How to fill out a bill of lading

Ship From

Ship To

Third-party Bill To

BOL number & date

Carrier details

Freight charge terms

Customer order information

Commodity description

Special instructions & COD

Signatures

Issuing BOLs by the dozen?

Frequently asked questions