Is a bill of lading required by law in Massachusetts?

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

What's the GVW limit on Massachusetts highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Massachusetts permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Boston tunnel hazmat routing requires BOL annotation.

What carriers most often serve Massachusetts?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93, I-95, I-495 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Boston.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

LTL freight to/from Boston uses dense terminal grid; PRO# accuracy critical. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

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

What's the GVW limit on Massachusetts highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Massachusetts permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Boston tunnel hazmat routing requires BOL annotation.

What carriers most often serve Massachusetts?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93, I-95, I-495 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Boston.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

LTL freight to/from Boston uses dense terminal grid; PRO# accuracy critical. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts Bill of Lading Template

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

Massachusetts sits on the I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93, I-95, I-495 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Boston. The MassDOT 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

LTL freight to/from Boston uses dense terminal grid; PRO# accuracy critical.

Permitting

Boston tunnel hazmat routing requires BOL annotation.

Top Massachusetts corridors

Highways: I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93, I-95, I-495
Major freight port / hub: Port of Boston
State DOT: MassDOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Massachusetts BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Massachusetts?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Massachusetts — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by MassDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Massachusetts highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Massachusetts permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Boston tunnel hazmat routing requires BOL annotation.
What carriers most often serve Massachusetts?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93, I-95, I-495 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Boston.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: LTL freight to/from Boston uses dense terminal grid; PRO# accuracy critical. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts Bill of Lading Template

Filling out a BOL for Massachusetts freight

State-specific fields

Permitting

Top Massachusetts corridors

Massachusetts BOL — frequently asked questions

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