Is a bill of lading required by law in Louisiana?

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

What's the GVW limit on Louisiana highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Louisiana permits up to 88,000 lbs on designated routes. Higher GVW for sugarcane and timber harvest seasons.

What carriers most often serve Louisiana?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Ocean BOL → trucking BOL handoff at NOLA terminals; reference Master BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Louisiana 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 Louisiana?

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

What's the GVW limit on Louisiana highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Louisiana permits up to 88,000 lbs on designated routes. Higher GVW for sugarcane and timber harvest seasons.

What carriers most often serve Louisiana?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Ocean BOL → trucking BOL handoff at NOLA terminals; reference Master BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Bill of Lading Template

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

Generate your BOL

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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 Louisiana freight

Louisiana sits on the I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana. The Louisiana DOTD oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 88,000 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

Ocean BOL → trucking BOL handoff at NOLA terminals; reference Master BOL.

Permitting

Higher GVW for sugarcane and timber harvest seasons.

Top Louisiana corridors

Highways: I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49
Major freight port / hub: Port of New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana
State DOT: Louisiana DOTD
Permitted GVW: 88,000 lbs

Louisiana BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Louisiana?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Louisiana — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Louisiana DOTD regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Louisiana highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Louisiana permits up to 88,000 lbs on designated routes. Higher GVW for sugarcane and timber harvest seasons.
What carriers most often serve Louisiana?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-10, I-12, I-20, I-49 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Ocean BOL → trucking BOL handoff at NOLA terminals; reference Master BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Louisiana 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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