Is a bill of lading required by law in Alabama?

Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Alabama — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Alabama Department of Transportation regulations.

What's the GVW limit on Alabama highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Alabama permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Overweight permits via ALDOT Permits Office.

What carriers most often serve Alabama?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-65, I-20, I-10 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Mobile.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Standard FMCSA hazmat rules apply; no state-specific BOL deviations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Alabama ports of entry?

Yes — the VICS-format BOL produced here meets DOT requirements for interstate and intrastate freight. Print or email the PDF to the carrier at pickup.

Is a bill of lading required by law in Alabama?

Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Alabama — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Alabama Department of Transportation regulations.

What's the GVW limit on Alabama highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Alabama permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Overweight permits via ALDOT Permits Office.

What carriers most often serve Alabama?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-65, I-20, I-10 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Mobile.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Standard FMCSA hazmat rules apply; no state-specific BOL deviations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Alabama ports of entry?

Yes — the VICS-format BOL produced here meets DOT requirements for interstate and intrastate freight. Print or email the PDF to the carrier at pickup.

Alabama Bill of Lading Template

Free, fillable BOL for shippers and carriers operating in Alabama. VICS-format, prints anywhere, no signup.

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.

Filling out a BOL for Alabama freight

Alabama sits on the I-65, I-20, I-10 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Mobile. The Alabama Department of Transportation oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 80,000 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

Standard FMCSA hazmat rules apply; no state-specific BOL deviations.

Permitting

Overweight permits via ALDOT Permits Office.

Top Alabama corridors

Highways: I-65, I-20, I-10
Major freight port / hub: Port of Mobile
State DOT: Alabama Department of Transportation
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Alabama BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Alabama?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Alabama — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Alabama Department of Transportation regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Alabama highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Alabama permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Overweight permits via ALDOT Permits Office.
What carriers most often serve Alabama?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-65, I-20, I-10 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Mobile.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Standard FMCSA hazmat rules apply; no state-specific BOL deviations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Alabama ports of entry?: Yes — the VICS-format BOL produced here meets DOT requirements for interstate and intrastate freight. Print or email the PDF to the carrier at pickup.

Alabama Bill of Lading Template

Filling out a BOL for Alabama freight

State-specific fields

Permitting

Top Alabama corridors

Alabama BOL — frequently asked questions

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