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Bill of Lading Generator

Create professional BOLs instantly. Generate and download PDFs in seconds.

BILL OF LADING

CARRIER INFORMATION
BILL TO
SHIP FROM
SHIP TO
OPTIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
LOAD INFORMATION
REFERENCE NUMBERS
FREIGHT ITEMS
Handling UnitPackaging UnitProduct Information
QtyTypeQtyTypeWeightDimensionsNMFCDescriptionClass
FREIGHT TERMS
OPTIONAL LEGAL TEXT
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

How the Bill of Lading Generator works

  1. Fill in the parties — ship-from (shipper), ship-to (consignee), and carrier details.
  2. Add your freight items — quantity, package type, weight, dimensions, NMFC/freight class, and description.
  3. Add reference numbers and terms — BOL #, PO #, PRO #, and whether the freight is Prepaid, Collect, or Third Party.
  4. Generate the PDF — download a clean, professional Bill of Lading ready to hand to the driver.

Why the BOL is the most important document on the dock

The Bill of Lading is three documents in one: a receipt proving the carrier took the freight, a contract of carriage setting the terms, and a document of title. Once it's signed, it's legally binding — which is why accurate freight descriptions, weights, class, and terms matter: they drive billing, liability, and how a claim is handled if something goes wrong.

Bill of Lading FAQs

What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

A Bill of Lading is the core document for a freight shipment. It serves three roles at once: a receipt for the goods, a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier, and a document of title. Carriers require one for every LTL and truckload pickup.

What information goes on a BOL?

The ship-from (shipper) and ship-to (consignee) names and addresses, carrier details, a description of the freight with quantities, weights, dimensions, and NMFC/freight class, reference numbers (BOL #, PO #, PRO #), and the freight payment terms.

What do Prepaid, Collect, and Third Party freight terms mean?

Prepaid means the shipper pays the freight charges; Collect means the receiver pays; Third Party means a separate party (often a broker) is billed. The BOL records which one applies to the shipment.

What is a PRO number?

A PRO number is the carrier's tracking number for the shipment, assigned by the carrier. Recording it on the BOL lets everyone track the freight through the carrier's system.

Is a Bill of Lading legally binding?

Yes. Once the carrier signs for the freight, the BOL is a legally binding contract of carriage and the receipt of goods. Accuracy matters — errors can affect liability and freight claims.

Is the Bill of Lading Generator free?

Yes — you can create and download a professional BOL as a PDF for free, right from your browser.

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