Non-Negotiable Bill of Lading at a glance
What it is: The custody and carriage of goods identified are subject to the terms and conditions on page 2 as well as the Carrier's tariff.
Who signs: SHIPPER (SIGNATURE REQUIRED) PER and DATE; CARRIER PER and DATE.
A filled-in Non-Negotiable Bill of Lading example: a shipper books one pallet load
How to fill out Non-Negotiable Bill of Lading, box by box
Name, street address, city, state, ref no and phone
Fill in Name, Street Address, City, State, Ref No and Phone, Bill To Ref No and Bill To Phone.
Fill in Processor/Supplier.
Received, Cash, Date and Time
RECEIVED $: To apply in prepayment of charges on the property described hereon, Cash/MC/VISA/Check#, Date and Time.
Freight charges
FREIGHT CHARGES: COLLECT, PREPAID or OTHER (COD's not accepted).
Load type
LOAD TYPE: Palletized, Hand Stacked, Mixed or other (please describe).
More rules for Non-Negotiable Bill of Lading
PRO No. FREIGHT BILL PRO NUMBER (CARRIER USE ONLY).
Fill in Date Received, Voyage No, Bkng #/Conf Code, Origin, Destination, Container No, Seal# and Byd Carrier.
All goods shall have an agreed released value of $500 per package/cfu, unless Shipper declares and Carrier accepts a higher released value directly in DECLARED VALUE (checked November 9, 2026).
All household goods/ personal effects will be released at $.10/lb unless otherwise specified, but in no event will exceed $5.00/lb; write the RELEASE VALUE NOT TO EXCEED per lb (checked November 9, 2026).
For each line fill in No. of Pieces, Kind of Package, HM* X, Description provided by Shipper, Net Weight and Gross Weight; for Hazmat the UN/NA Number, Proper Shipping Name, Hazardous Classification, and Packing Group.
Shipper must identify to Carrier in writing prior to shipment any goods which require specialized handling or are dangerous or hazardous, and Carrier must specifically agree in writing to transport the same.
Refrigerated Temp Loads: Shipper must identify in writing prior to shipment any perishable, temperature controlled, keep from freezing, chilled or frozen goods. Carrier shall not be responsible for freezing down or reducing the core temperature of goods.
Fill in Requested Temp and Temp at Receiving in F or C.
Shipper shall not tender for transportation any live animals without prior notice and Carrier's express consent.
Any dispute relating to this agreement, and/or to the goods and/or their transportation, shall be resolved through litigation in the state or federal court in Seattle, Washington.
Common questions about Non-Negotiable Bill of Lading
What is a non-negotiable bill of lading?
The custody and carriage of goods identified are subject to the terms and conditions on page 2 as well as the Carrier's tariff. "Carrier" refers to the Lynden entity engaged by Shipper to provide transportation services with respect to the goods.
Is there a deadline?
Written claim for loss/damage, specifying the full particulars thereof and the amount(s) being claimed, must be filed with Carrier within ninety days for U.S. domestic air transportation or otherwise within nine (9) months of delivery. In the event of any loss or damage not ascertainable at delivery, written notice must be given to Carrier within three (3) days of delivery for transportation by water, under COGSA, within seven (7) days of delivery for U.S. domestic air transportation, and otherwise within fifteen (15) days of delivery, after which time and with no written notice having been given it shall be conclusively presumed that the goods were delivered in the same good order, count and condition as when initially received by Carrier.
Are there fees?
Freight, storage and other charges shall be deemed fully earned upon tender of the goods by Shipper for transportation and payable in advance and prior to delivery unless otherwise agreed in writing by Carrier.
What am I certifying when I sign?
TOTAL PIECES and TOTAL WEIGHT: in the event of hazardous goods the Shipper's signature on this bill certifies that the named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, labeled and are in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation (49 C.F.R. 172.204).
When is this form not the right one?
Shipper shall not tender for transportation any art objects, bank bills, coins, currency, drafts, notes, valuable papers, precious metals, precious stones, antiques or any other rare, old, precious or semi-precious articles of extraordinary value.
Sources
[1] Non-Negotiable Bill of Lading, Terms and Conditions Rev. 09-19-17 (the served form; no issuer file) (the Official source link on this page).