Is a bill of lading required by law in Florida?

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

What's the GVW limit on Florida highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Florida permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Hurricane-season emergency declarations may waive HOS, not BOL accuracy.

What carriers most often serve Florida?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-95, I-75, I-4, I-10 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Refrigerated produce BOLs require temp-recording-device entries. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Florida 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 Florida?

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

What's the GVW limit on Florida highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Florida permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Hurricane-season emergency declarations may waive HOS, not BOL accuracy.

What carriers most often serve Florida?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-95, I-75, I-4, I-10 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Refrigerated produce BOLs require temp-recording-device entries. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Florida 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.

Florida Bill of Lading Template

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

Florida sits on the I-95, I-75, I-4, I-10 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville. The Florida DOT 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 produce BOLs require temp-recording-device entries.

Permitting

Hurricane-season emergency declarations may waive HOS, not BOL accuracy.

Top Florida corridors

Highways: I-95, I-75, I-4, I-10
Major freight port / hub: Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville
State DOT: Florida DOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Florida BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Florida?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Florida — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Florida DOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Florida highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Florida permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Hurricane-season emergency declarations may waive HOS, not BOL accuracy.
What carriers most often serve Florida?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-95, I-75, I-4, I-10 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Refrigerated produce BOLs require temp-recording-device entries. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Florida 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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