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A Bill of Lading, filled in and ready to print.

The contract for the move, in the form a customer and a claims adjuster expect. Fill it in, check the preview, and print it to PDF. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Carrier

USDOT and MC are required on interstate moves. Leave blank for a local move under state rules.

The job
Shipper (the customer)
Origin address
Destination address
Inventory

One line per item or box. Add rows as you go.

Valuation

Released value is the legal minimum and covers 60 cents per pound per item. Full value protection is what most customers assume they have; put the declared value and the deductible on the document.

Charges

Opens your browser's print dialog. Choose Save as PDF as the printer.

Bill of Lading and Household Goods Contract

No. ________

________

________

________

Shipper

________

________

________

Move date
________
Delivery date
________
Estimate type
Non-binding estimate

Origin

________

Destination

________

Inventory and condition at pickup

QtyDescriptionCondition at pickup
 
 
 

Valuation

Released value (60¢ per lb per article)

Charges

Transportation ________
Packing and materials ________
Other ________
Total________

Payment terms

________

Terms: The shipper acknowledges receipt of the carrier's written estimate and the valuation options, and agrees that the goods listed above were received by the carrier in the condition noted. The carrier's liability is limited to the valuation selected. Any claim for loss or damage must be made in writing to the carrier within nine months of delivery. Charges are due as stated under payment terms; goods may be held pending payment of undisputed charges as permitted by law.

Shipper signature at pickup / date

Carrier signature at pickup / date

Shipper signature at delivery / date

Carrier signature at delivery / date

What a Bill of Lading has to say

A Bill of Lading is the contract between the mover and the customer and the receipt for the goods. It is what a claim gets settled against, and for a household goods move it is required by federal rules on interstate moves and by most states on local ones. It needs to name the carrier (with USDOT and MC numbers on an interstate move), the shipper, the origin and destination, the dates, the type of estimate, the valuation the customer chose, the charges and how they will be paid, and the inventory with its condition at pickup, and it needs to be signed at both ends.

This generator produces that document from what you type and prints it to PDF through your browser. Nothing is uploaded and nothing is saved: close the tab and it is gone, which is deliberate. The terms paragraph is a plain-English summary of the standard obligations. It is a sound starting point, not legal advice; a mover operating across state lines should also carry the FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities booklet and check the current federal and state requirements.

Questions

Bill of Lading, answered

What is a Bill of Lading in moving?

A Bill of Lading is the legal contract between a moving company and its customer and the receipt for the goods being moved. It records who is moving what, from where to where, on what dates, for what charges, under which valuation option, and in what condition the items were received. Both parties sign it at pickup and at delivery, and any claim is settled against it.

Is a Bill of Lading required for a local move?

For an interstate move it is required by federal regulation. For a local or in-state move the requirement comes from state rules, and most states require one for a household goods move. Even where it is not strictly required, a mover should never move a household without one: it is the only document that says what was agreed and what was handed over.

What is the difference between released value and full value protection?

Released value is the minimum liability the law requires and costs the customer nothing: the mover is liable for 60 cents per pound per article, so a 50-pound television is covered for $30. Full value protection makes the mover liable for the replacement value of anything lost or damaged, usually with a declared value for the shipment and a deductible, and the customer pays for it. The choice has to be on the Bill of Lading.

Can I use this Bill of Lading for an interstate move?

It carries the fields an interstate Bill of Lading needs, including USDOT and MC numbers, estimate type, and valuation, and its terms summarise the standard obligations. It is a template rather than legal advice, so check the current FMCSA requirements for your operation and pair it with the required Your Rights and Responsibilities booklet.

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