Is a bill of lading required by law in Tennessee?

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

What's the GVW limit on Tennessee highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Tennessee permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. FedEx World Hub drives heavy air-waybill volume.

What carriers most often serve Tennessee?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-24, I-40, I-65, I-75, I-81 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Memphis FedEx SuperHub (air), Port of Memphis.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Memphis and Nashville LTL hubs require accurate freight-class for billing. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

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

What's the GVW limit on Tennessee highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Tennessee permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. FedEx World Hub drives heavy air-waybill volume.

What carriers most often serve Tennessee?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-24, I-40, I-65, I-75, I-81 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Memphis FedEx SuperHub (air), Port of Memphis.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Memphis and Nashville LTL hubs require accurate freight-class for billing. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Tennessee 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.

Tennessee Bill of Lading Template

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

Tennessee sits on the I-24, I-40, I-65, I-75, I-81 corridor, with most freight moving through Memphis FedEx SuperHub (air), Port of Memphis. The TDOT 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

Memphis and Nashville LTL hubs require accurate freight-class for billing.

Permitting

FedEx World Hub drives heavy air-waybill volume.

Top Tennessee corridors

Highways: I-24, I-40, I-65, I-75, I-81
Major freight port / hub: Memphis FedEx SuperHub (air), Port of Memphis
State DOT: TDOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Tennessee BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Tennessee?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Tennessee — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by TDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Tennessee highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Tennessee permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. FedEx World Hub drives heavy air-waybill volume.
What carriers most often serve Tennessee?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-24, I-40, I-65, I-75, I-81 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Memphis FedEx SuperHub (air), Port of Memphis.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Memphis and Nashville LTL hubs require accurate freight-class for billing. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Tennessee 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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