Uniform Straight Bill of Lading at a glance
What it is: The Uniform Straight Bill of Lading is original, not negotiable; all services are subject to the terms and conditions of the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff.
Who signs: Sign the Shipper Signature line and enter the Date.
A filled-in Uniform Straight Bill of Lading example: a two pallet shipment billed to a third party
How to fill out Uniform Straight Bill of Lading, box by box
Date, Purchase Order # and Shipper #
Enter the Date, the Purchase Order # and the Shipper #.
Service type
This form requires a service type: select Freight Priority or Freight Economy.
A money-back guarantee delivery is optional on this form: you may select one, and charges and tariff limitations may apply.
SHIPPER (from) and CONSIGNEE (to)
Provide ZIP codes and phone numbers under SHIPPER (from) and CONSIGNEE (to).
Enter the Shipper FXF Acct. #, then Attn. to, the Area Code and the Telephone No.
Enter the Consignee FXF Acct. #, then Attn. to, the Area Code and the Telephone No.
Enter the Address (Store, Dept., Ste., Flr., Apt., Div.), City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country and Email.
Optional or Additional Service Fees and Charges for pickup
Under Optional or Additional Service Fees and Charges for pickup, the form lists Liftgate, Inside Pickup and Limited Access.
Optional or Additional Service Fees and Charges for delivery
Under Optional or Additional Service Fees and Charges for delivery, the form lists Liftgate, Inside Delivery, Limited Access and Custom Delivery Window.
BOL # and Special Instructions
Enter the BOL # and the Special Instructions.
BILL FREIGHT CHARGES TO (if different than above)
Under “BILL FREIGHT CHARGES TO (if different than above)”, enter the Name, FXF Acct. # and Email.
Under “BILL FREIGHT CHARGES TO (if different than above)”, enter the Mailing Address, City, State, ZIP/Postal Code, Country, Area Code and Telephone No.
Freight charges are PREPAID unless marked collect
Freight charges are PREPAID unless marked collect; check the box if collect.
HANDLING UNITS (H/U), H/U PKG. TYPE and PIECES
Enter the HANDLING UNITS (H/U), the H/U PKG. TYPE and the PIECES.
Enter the TOTAL H/U.
KIND OF PACKAGE, DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES, WEIGHT IN LBS., CLASS, NMFC ITEM # and CUBE
Enter the KIND OF PACKAGE, DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES, SPECIAL MARKS AND EXCEPTIONS (subject to correction), the WEIGHT IN LBS. and the CLASS.
Enter the NMFC ITEM # and the CUBE (optional).
HM (X) and HM EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
Mark “X” or “RQ” in the HM column to designate hazardous materials or reportable quantity as defined in DOT regulations.
Enter the area code and the HM EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER.
Declared value
Where the rate and carrier’s liability for loss or damage may be dependent on value, shippers must state specifically in writing the agreed or declared value of the property: “The agreed or declared value of the property is specifically stated by the shipper to be not exceeding ________ per ________.”
Excess Liability Coverage
If the articles are NEW and require Excess Liability Coverage, enter the amount in USD, CAD or MXN per lb. or kg.; additional charges will apply.
If the articles are USED or RECONDITIONED and require Excess Liability Coverage, additional charges will apply.
International shipments: broker
For international shipments, indicate the broker name, fax, phone number, address and email.
Enter the EEI/SED Number or Exception, the Phone #, the Broker Address, the City, State, Zip Code and the Email.
More rules for Uniform Straight Bill of Lading
Under CARRIER CERTIFICATION, the carrier acknowledges receipt of packages and required placards, and certifies emergency response information was made available and/or the carrier has the DOT emergency response guidebook or equivalent document in the vehicle.
Commodities requiring special or additional care or attention in handling or stowing must be so marked and packaged as to ensure safe transportation with ordinary care.
If your situation is different
FOR FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS
For freight collect shipments, subject to Section 7 of conditions of applicable Bill of Lading, if this shipment is to be delivered to the consignee, without recourse on the consignor, the consignor shall sign at Consignor Signature. The carrier may decline to make delivery of this shipment without payment of freight and all other lawful charges.
SHIPPER CERTIFICATION
Under SHIPPER CERTIFICATION, the shipper declares that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described by the proper shipping name, and are classified, packaged, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations.
Sources
[1] Uniform Straight Bill of Lading, FedEx Freight (the Official source link on this page).
