What fields must I include?

Required fields for hazardous materials shipment: UN/NA #, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, total quantity, 24-hour emergency phone, shipper certification.

Is this BOL legally binding?

Yes — under 49 USC §14706 (Carmack Amendment) and 49 CFR §373.101 the BOL governs interstate carrier liability and is enforceable as the contract of carriage.

Can I file a claim using this BOL?

Yes — exceptions noted on the consignee's signed copy (POD) form the basis for freight claims under Carmack.

What fields must I include?

Required fields for hazardous materials shipment: UN/NA #, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, total quantity, 24-hour emergency phone, shipper certification.

Is this BOL legally binding?

Yes — under 49 USC §14706 (Carmack Amendment) and 49 CFR §373.101 the BOL governs interstate carrier liability and is enforceable as the contract of carriage.

Can I file a claim using this BOL?

Yes — exceptions noted on the consignee's signed copy (POD) form the basis for freight claims under Carmack.

Hazardous Materials Shipment

How to fill out a hazmat BOL.

Generate your BOL

Free · No signup · PDF download · VICS-format

Form type

BOL NumberShip DateFreight Charge TermsMaster BOL?Includes underlying BOLs

Ship From (Shipper)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Ship To (Consignee)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

CarrierCarrier nameSCACPRO #Trailer #Seal #

Line items

Line 1

HU qtyHU typePkg qtyPkg typeWeight (lb)Hazmat?Yes (X)

Description

NMFC #Class

Density-based class lookup (L × W × H + weight)

Length (in)Width (in)Height (in)Weight (lb)

Third-party billing (optional)

NameContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Customer order section (optional)

No customer orders. Add one if your shipment references PO numbers.

CoD + special instructions

CoD amount ($)CoD fee terms

Special instructions

Loaded by / counted by (carrier section)

Trailer loaded byFreight counted by

Signatures (optional)

Shipper signature

Sign here

Date

Carrier signature

Sign here

Date

Consignee signature

Sign here

Date

Tool-output, not legal advice. Verify NMFC classes and hazmat declarations before signing.

Overview

Hazmat BOLs require specific declarations under 49 CFR 172.202: proper shipping name, hazard class, UN/NA number, packing group, and 24-hour emergency contact.

Key fields

UN/NA #
proper shipping name
hazard class
packing group
total quantity
24-hour emergency phone
shipper certification

Common mistakes

Missing emergency contact, wrong packing group, no shipper signature on hazmat certification.

Hazardous Materials Shipment — FAQs

What's special about a hazardous materials shipment BOL?: Hazmat BOLs require specific declarations under 49 CFR 172.202: proper shipping name, hazard class, UN/NA number, packing group, and 24-hour emergency contact.
What fields must I include?: Required fields for hazardous materials shipment: UN/NA #, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, total quantity, 24-hour emergency phone, shipper certification.
What are common mistakes?: Missing emergency contact, wrong packing group, no shipper signature on hazmat certification.
Is this BOL legally binding?: Yes — under 49 USC §14706 (Carmack Amendment) and 49 CFR §373.101 the BOL governs interstate carrier liability and is enforceable as the contract of carriage.
Can I file a claim using this BOL?: Yes — exceptions noted on the consignee's signed copy (POD) form the basis for freight claims under Carmack.

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