Is a bill of lading required by law in Kentucky?

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

What's the GVW limit on Kentucky highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Kentucky permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. UPS Worldport and Amazon Air drive air-waybill volume; trucking BOL still primary on ground leg.

What carriers most often serve Kentucky?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-64, I-65, I-71, I-75 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Louisville UPS Worldport (air).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Bourbon shipments require TTB-compliant BOL annotations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

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

What's the GVW limit on Kentucky highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Kentucky permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. UPS Worldport and Amazon Air drive air-waybill volume; trucking BOL still primary on ground leg.

What carriers most often serve Kentucky?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-64, I-65, I-71, I-75 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Louisville UPS Worldport (air).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Bourbon shipments require TTB-compliant BOL annotations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Kentucky 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.

Kentucky Bill of Lading Template

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

Kentucky sits on the I-64, I-65, I-71, I-75 corridor, with most freight moving through Louisville UPS Worldport (air). The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 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

Bourbon shipments require TTB-compliant BOL annotations.

Permitting

UPS Worldport and Amazon Air drive air-waybill volume; trucking BOL still primary on ground leg.

Top Kentucky corridors

Highways: I-64, I-65, I-71, I-75
Major freight port / hub: Louisville UPS Worldport (air)
State DOT: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Kentucky BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Kentucky?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Kentucky — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Kentucky highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Kentucky permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. UPS Worldport and Amazon Air drive air-waybill volume; trucking BOL still primary on ground leg.
What carriers most often serve Kentucky?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-64, I-65, I-71, I-75 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Louisville UPS Worldport (air).
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Bourbon shipments require TTB-compliant BOL annotations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Kentucky 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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