Is a bill of lading required by law in Oregon?

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

What's the GVW limit on Oregon highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Oregon permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Weight-mile tax (WMT) applies; ODOT permits required.

What carriers most often serve Oregon?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-5, I-84, I-205 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Portland.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Lumber and produce BOLs frequent; state sales tax absent. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Oregon 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 Oregon?

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

What's the GVW limit on Oregon highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Oregon permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Weight-mile tax (WMT) applies; ODOT permits required.

What carriers most often serve Oregon?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-5, I-84, I-205 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Portland.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Lumber and produce BOLs frequent; state sales tax absent. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Oregon 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.

Oregon Bill of Lading Template

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

Oregon sits on the I-5, I-84, I-205 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Portland. The Oregon DOT 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

Lumber and produce BOLs frequent; state sales tax absent.

Permitting

Weight-mile tax (WMT) applies; ODOT permits required.

Top Oregon corridors

Highways: I-5, I-84, I-205
Major freight port / hub: Port of Portland
State DOT: Oregon DOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Oregon BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Oregon?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Oregon — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Oregon DOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Oregon highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Oregon permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Weight-mile tax (WMT) applies; ODOT permits required.
What carriers most often serve Oregon?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-5, I-84, I-205 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Portland.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Lumber and produce BOLs frequent; state sales tax absent. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Oregon 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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