Is a bill of lading required by law in South Carolina?

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

What's the GVW limit on South Carolina highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; South Carolina permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. BMW Spartanburg auto exports drive container BOL volume.

What carriers most often serve South Carolina?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Charleston, Port of Greer (inland).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Inland Port Greer BOL handoff to rail standard. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by South Carolina 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 South Carolina?

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

What's the GVW limit on South Carolina highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; South Carolina permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. BMW Spartanburg auto exports drive container BOL volume.

What carriers most often serve South Carolina?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Charleston, Port of Greer (inland).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Inland Port Greer BOL handoff to rail standard. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by South Carolina 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.

South Carolina Bill of Lading Template

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

South Carolina sits on the I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Charleston, Port of Greer (inland). The SCDOT 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

Inland Port Greer BOL handoff to rail standard.

Permitting

BMW Spartanburg auto exports drive container BOL volume.

Top South Carolina corridors

Highways: I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95
Major freight port / hub: Port of Charleston, Port of Greer (inland)
State DOT: SCDOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

South Carolina BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in South Carolina?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including South Carolina — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by SCDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on South Carolina highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; South Carolina permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. BMW Spartanburg auto exports drive container BOL volume.
What carriers most often serve South Carolina?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Charleston, Port of Greer (inland).
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Inland Port Greer BOL handoff to rail standard. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by South Carolina 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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