Is a bill of lading required by law in Montana?

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

What's the GVW limit on Montana highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Montana permits up to 137,800 lbs on designated routes. Permit-overweight up to 137,800 on declared routes.

What carriers most often serve Montana?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-15, I-90, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Sweetgrass (border).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Cross-border to Canada: PARS/PAPS reference required on BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Montana 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 Montana?

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

What's the GVW limit on Montana highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Montana permits up to 137,800 lbs on designated routes. Permit-overweight up to 137,800 on declared routes.

What carriers most often serve Montana?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-15, I-90, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Sweetgrass (border).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Cross-border to Canada: PARS/PAPS reference required on BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Montana 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.

Montana Bill of Lading Template

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

Montana sits on the I-15, I-90, I-94 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Sweetgrass (border). The Montana DOT oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 137,800 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

Cross-border to Canada: PARS/PAPS reference required on BOL.

Permitting

Permit-overweight up to 137,800 on declared routes.

Top Montana corridors

Highways: I-15, I-90, I-94
Major freight port / hub: Port of Sweetgrass (border)
State DOT: Montana DOT
Permitted GVW: 137,800 lbs

Montana BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Montana?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Montana — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Montana DOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Montana highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Montana permits up to 137,800 lbs on designated routes. Permit-overweight up to 137,800 on declared routes.
What carriers most often serve Montana?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-15, I-90, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Sweetgrass (border).
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Cross-border to Canada: PARS/PAPS reference required on BOL. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Montana 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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