Is a bill of lading required by law in North Dakota?

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

What's the GVW limit on North Dakota highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; North Dakota permits up to 105,500 lbs on designated routes. High permitted GVW; energy-sector freight (Bakken) dominant.

What carriers most often serve North Dakota?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-29, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Pembina (border).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Crude oil and frac sand BOLs require commodity codes and hazmat classifications. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

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

What's the GVW limit on North Dakota highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; North Dakota permits up to 105,500 lbs on designated routes. High permitted GVW; energy-sector freight (Bakken) dominant.

What carriers most often serve North Dakota?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-29, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Pembina (border).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Crude oil and frac sand BOLs require commodity codes and hazmat classifications. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by North Dakota 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.

North Dakota Bill of Lading Template

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

Generate your BOL

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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 North Dakota freight

North Dakota sits on the I-29, I-94 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Pembina (border). The NDDOT oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 105,500 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

Crude oil and frac sand BOLs require commodity codes and hazmat classifications.

Permitting

High permitted GVW; energy-sector freight (Bakken) dominant.

Top North Dakota corridors

Highways: I-29, I-94
Major freight port / hub: Port of Pembina (border)
State DOT: NDDOT
Permitted GVW: 105,500 lbs

North Dakota BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in North Dakota?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including North Dakota — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by NDDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on North Dakota highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; North Dakota permits up to 105,500 lbs on designated routes. High permitted GVW; energy-sector freight (Bakken) dominant.
What carriers most often serve North Dakota?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-29, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Pembina (border).
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Crude oil and frac sand BOLs require commodity codes and hazmat classifications. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by North Dakota 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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