New York Bill of Lading Template
Free, fillable BOL for shippers and carriers operating in New York. VICS-format, prints anywhere, no signup.
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Filling out a BOL for New York freight
New York sits on the I-87, I-90, I-95, I-81 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of New York and New Jersey. The NYSDOT 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
GWB/Lincoln Tunnel hazmat restrictions require alternate-route notation.
Permitting
NYC five-borough hazmat routing rules referenced on BOL.
Top New York corridors
- Highways: I-87, I-90, I-95, I-81
- Major freight port / hub: Port of New York and New Jersey
- State DOT: NYSDOT
- Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs
New York BOL — frequently asked questions
- Is a bill of lading required by law in New York?
- Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including New York — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by NYSDOT regulations.
- What's the GVW limit on New York highways?
- The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; New York permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. NYC five-borough hazmat routing rules referenced on BOL.
- What carriers most often serve New York?
- Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-87, I-90, I-95, I-81 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of New York and New Jersey.
- Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?
- GWB/Lincoln Tunnel hazmat restrictions require alternate-route notation. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
- Is this BOL accepted by New York 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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