Is a bill of lading required by law in Rhode Island?

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

What's the GVW limit on Rhode Island highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Rhode Island permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Smallest US state; concentrated LTL terminal density.

What carriers most often serve Rhode Island?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-95, I-195, I-295 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Providence.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Marine BOLs at Providence reference Northeast feeder lines. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?

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

What's the GVW limit on Rhode Island highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Rhode Island permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Smallest US state; concentrated LTL terminal density.

What carriers most often serve Rhode Island?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-95, I-195, I-295 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Providence.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Marine BOLs at Providence reference Northeast feeder lines. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island Bill of Lading Template

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

Rhode Island sits on the I-95, I-195, I-295 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Providence. The RIDOT 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

Marine BOLs at Providence reference Northeast feeder lines.

Permitting

Smallest US state; concentrated LTL terminal density.

Top Rhode Island corridors

Highways: I-95, I-195, I-295
Major freight port / hub: Port of Providence
State DOT: RIDOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Rhode Island BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Rhode Island?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Rhode Island — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by RIDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Rhode Island highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Rhode Island permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Smallest US state; concentrated LTL terminal density.
What carriers most often serve Rhode Island?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-95, I-195, I-295 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Providence.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Marine BOLs at Providence reference Northeast feeder lines. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Rhode Island 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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