Is a bill of lading required by law in Nebraska?

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

What's the GVW limit on Nebraska highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Nebraska permits up to 95,000 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on Interstate.

What carriers most often serve Nebraska?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-80, I-29, I-680 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Omaha intermodal.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Beef and grain BOLs reference USDA establishment numbers. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Nebraska 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 Nebraska?

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

What's the GVW limit on Nebraska highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Nebraska permits up to 95,000 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on Interstate.

What carriers most often serve Nebraska?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-80, I-29, I-680 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Omaha intermodal.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Beef and grain BOLs reference USDA establishment numbers. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Nebraska 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.

Nebraska Bill of Lading Template

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

Generate your BOL

Free · No signup · PDF download · VICS-format

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 Nebraska freight

Nebraska sits on the I-80, I-29, I-680 corridor, with most freight moving through Omaha intermodal. The Nebraska DOT oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 95,000 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

Beef and grain BOLs reference USDA establishment numbers.

Permitting

Higher permitted GVW on Interstate.

Top Nebraska corridors

Highways: I-80, I-29, I-680
Major freight port / hub: Omaha intermodal
State DOT: Nebraska DOT
Permitted GVW: 95,000 lbs

Nebraska BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Nebraska?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Nebraska — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Nebraska DOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Nebraska highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Nebraska permits up to 95,000 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on Interstate.
What carriers most often serve Nebraska?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-80, I-29, I-680 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Omaha intermodal.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Beef and grain BOLs reference USDA establishment numbers. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Nebraska 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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