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The Bill of Lading is:

  1. A CONTRACT between the carrier and the shipper for the transportation of the goods,
  2. A RECEIPT issued by the carrier to a shipper for goods received for transportation,
  3. Evidence of TITLE to the goods in case of a dispute.

See the "Documentation" section under "ABF General Policies" or Item 361 - BILL OF LADING - AUTHORIZED of the Rules and Special Service Charges for ABF's policy on governing bills of lading.


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(The Uniform Bill of Lading as published in the NMFC.)
A correct bill of lading ensures an accurate invoice, and therefore accurate freight charges. If your company does not generate your own bills of lading, contact your local ABF Sales representative or ABF driver and they will be happy to provide you with our BOLs.

Special care in the following aspects of the shipping process will help to create problem-free movement of your freight.

Proper Packaging
Proper packaging can greatly reduce the opportunity for damage and some packaging errors can even eliminate ABF's liability.
Proper Labeling
Shipping labels must be placed on every piece of your shipment. Origin and destination information must match exactly with the bill of lading. DOT hazardous material labels are required when shipping DOT hazardous materials.

Your local ABF service center will be happy to assist you in any of these areas.

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