Is a bill of lading required by law in Alaska?

Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Alaska — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Alaska DOT&PF regulations.

What's the GVW limit on Alaska highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Alaska permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Marine BOLs typical due to barge-heavy logistics.

What carriers most often serve Alaska?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the Alaska Marine Highway, Parks Highway corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Anchorage.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Refrigerated reefer documentation often required for produce. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Alaska 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 Alaska?

Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Alaska — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Alaska DOT&PF regulations.

What's the GVW limit on Alaska highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Alaska permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Marine BOLs typical due to barge-heavy logistics.

What carriers most often serve Alaska?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the Alaska Marine Highway, Parks Highway corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Anchorage.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Refrigerated reefer documentation often required for produce. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Alaska 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.

Alaska Bill of Lading Template

Free, fillable BOL for shippers and carriers operating in Alaska. 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 Alaska freight

Alaska sits on the Alaska Marine Highway, Parks Highway corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Anchorage. The Alaska DOT&PF 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

Refrigerated reefer documentation often required for produce.

Permitting

Marine BOLs typical due to barge-heavy logistics.

Top Alaska corridors

Highways: Alaska Marine Highway, Parks Highway
Major freight port / hub: Port of Anchorage
State DOT: Alaska DOT&PF
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Alaska BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Alaska?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Alaska — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Alaska DOT&PF regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Alaska highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Alaska permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Marine BOLs typical due to barge-heavy logistics.
What carriers most often serve Alaska?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the Alaska Marine Highway, Parks Highway corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Anchorage.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Refrigerated reefer documentation often required for produce. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Alaska 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.

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