Is a bill of lading required by law in Kansas?

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

What's the GVW limit on Kansas highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Kansas permits up to 85,500 lbs on designated routes. Permitted overweight up to 85,500 lbs on KS-only axles.

What carriers most often serve Kansas?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-35, I-70, I-135 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Wichita inland.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Aviation parts (Wichita) require export-control notations on BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Kansas 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 Kansas?

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

What's the GVW limit on Kansas highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Kansas permits up to 85,500 lbs on designated routes. Permitted overweight up to 85,500 lbs on KS-only axles.

What carriers most often serve Kansas?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-35, I-70, I-135 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Wichita inland.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Aviation parts (Wichita) require export-control notations on BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Kansas 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.

Kansas Bill of Lading Template

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

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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 Kansas freight

Kansas sits on the I-35, I-70, I-135 corridor, with most freight moving through Wichita inland. The Kansas DOT oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 85,500 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

Aviation parts (Wichita) require export-control notations on BOL.

Permitting

Permitted overweight up to 85,500 lbs on KS-only axles.

Top Kansas corridors

Highways: I-35, I-70, I-135
Major freight port / hub: Wichita inland
State DOT: Kansas DOT
Permitted GVW: 85,500 lbs

Kansas BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Kansas?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Kansas — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Kansas DOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Kansas highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Kansas permits up to 85,500 lbs on designated routes. Permitted overweight up to 85,500 lbs on KS-only axles.
What carriers most often serve Kansas?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-35, I-70, I-135 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Wichita inland.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Aviation parts (Wichita) require export-control notations on BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Kansas 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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