Is a bill of lading required by law in New Mexico?

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

What's the GVW limit on New Mexico highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; New Mexico permits up to 86,400 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on certain Interstate routes.

What carriers most often serve New Mexico?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-10, I-25, I-40 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Santa Teresa border crossing.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

US-Mexico border BOLs paired with pedimentos and SED filings. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by New Mexico 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 New Mexico?

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

What's the GVW limit on New Mexico highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; New Mexico permits up to 86,400 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on certain Interstate routes.

What carriers most often serve New Mexico?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-10, I-25, I-40 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Santa Teresa border crossing.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

US-Mexico border BOLs paired with pedimentos and SED filings. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by New Mexico 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.

New Mexico Bill of Lading Template

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

New Mexico sits on the I-10, I-25, I-40 corridor, with most freight moving through Santa Teresa border crossing. The NMDOT oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 86,400 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

US-Mexico border BOLs paired with pedimentos and SED filings.

Permitting

Higher permitted GVW on certain Interstate routes.

New Mexico BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in New Mexico?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including New Mexico — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by NMDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on New Mexico highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; New Mexico permits up to 86,400 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on certain Interstate routes.
What carriers most often serve New Mexico?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-10, I-25, I-40 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Santa Teresa border crossing.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: US-Mexico border BOLs paired with pedimentos and SED filings. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by New Mexico 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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