Uniform Straight Bill of Lading: Rules
Uniform Straight Bill of Lading: Rules
Uniform Straight Bill of Lading: Rules
RULES
(To be printed on white paper)
RECEIVED, subject to individually determined rates or contracts that have been agreed upon in writing between the carrier and shipper, if applica-
ble, otherwise to the rates, classifications and rules that have been established by the carrier and are available to the shipper, on request:
From __________________________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________
Street _______________________ City ________________________ County ___________________ State ________________ Zip __________
the property described below, in apparent good order, except as noted (contents and condition of contents of packages unknown) marked, consigned, and destined as shown below,
which said carrier agrees to carry to destination, if on its route, or otherwise to deliver to another carrier on the route to destination. Every service to be performed hereunder shall be subject to
all the conditions not prohibited by law, whether printed or written, herein contained, including the conditions on the back hereof, which are hereby agreed to by the shipper and accepted for
himself and his assigns.
Consigned to _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On Collect on Delivery Shipments, the letters “COD” must appear before consignee’s name.
Collect on Delivery $ ________________________ and remit to: _______________________________________ C.O.D. charge Shipper T
Street ___________________________________________ City __________________ State ________________ to be paid by Consignee T
Handling Packages - Kind of Package, Description of Articles, Special Marks and Exceptions Weight Class or Cube
Units No. HM (Subject to correction) (Subject to Rate Ref. (Op-
No. Type Correction) (For Info. tional)
Type Only)
- Mark “X” to designate Hazardous Materials as defined in DOT Regulations. Freight charges are PREPAID
NOTE (1) Where the rate is dependent on value, shippers are required to state specifically unless marked collect.
in writing the agreed or declared value of the property as follows: CHECK BOX IF COLLECT T
“The agreed or declared value of the property is specifically stated by the shipper to be not FOR FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS:
exceeding _______ per _______.”
If this shipment is to be delivered to the consignee, without recourse
NOTE (2) Liability Limitation for loss or damage on this shipment may be on the consignor, the consignor shall sign the following statement:
applicable. See 49 U.S.C. § 14706(c)(1)(A) and (B). The carrier may decline to make delivery of this shipment without
payment of freight and all other lawful charges.
NOTE (3) Commodities requiring special or additional care or attention in handling or stowing
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must be so marked and packaged as to ensure safe transportation with ordinary care. See (Signature of Consignor)
Sec. 2(e) of NMFC Item 360.
Notify if problem en route or at delivery __________________________________________________________ (for informational purposes only)
Name Fax No. Tel. No.