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

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

What's the GVW limit on South Dakota highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; South Dakota permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Standard FMCSA limits; OS/OW permits via SDDOT.

What carriers most often serve South Dakota?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-29, I-90 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Sioux Falls inland.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Cattle and agricultural BOLs require veterinary inspection annotations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by South 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 South Dakota?

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

What's the GVW limit on South Dakota highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; South Dakota permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Standard FMCSA limits; OS/OW permits via SDDOT.

What carriers most often serve South Dakota?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-29, I-90 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Sioux Falls inland.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Cattle and agricultural BOLs require veterinary inspection annotations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by South 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.

South Dakota Bill of Lading Template

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

South Dakota sits on the I-29, I-90 corridor, with most freight moving through Sioux Falls inland. The SDDOT 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

Cattle and agricultural BOLs require veterinary inspection annotations.

Permitting

Standard FMCSA limits; OS/OW permits via SDDOT.

Top South Dakota corridors

Highways: I-29, I-90
Major freight port / hub: Sioux Falls inland
State DOT: SDDOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

South Dakota BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in South Dakota?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including South Dakota — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by SDDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on South Dakota highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; South Dakota permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Standard FMCSA limits; OS/OW permits via SDDOT.
What carriers most often serve South Dakota?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-29, I-90 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Sioux Falls inland.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Cattle and agricultural BOLs require veterinary inspection annotations. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by South 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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