Is a bill of lading required by law in Washington?

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

What's the GVW limit on Washington highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Washington permits up to 105,500 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on Interstate routes.

What carriers most often serve Washington?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma (NWSA).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

NWSA drayage BOLs reference SCAC + chassis-pool ID. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Washington 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 Washington?

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

What's the GVW limit on Washington highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Washington permits up to 105,500 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on Interstate routes.

What carriers most often serve Washington?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma (NWSA).

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

NWSA drayage BOLs reference SCAC + chassis-pool ID. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Washington 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.

Washington Bill of Lading Template

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

Washington sits on the I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma (NWSA). The WSDOT oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 105,500 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

NWSA drayage BOLs reference SCAC + chassis-pool ID.

Permitting

Higher permitted GVW on Interstate routes.

Top Washington corridors

Highways: I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405
Major freight port / hub: Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma (NWSA)
State DOT: WSDOT
Permitted GVW: 105,500 lbs

Washington BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Washington?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Washington — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by WSDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Washington highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Washington permits up to 105,500 lbs on designated routes. Higher permitted GVW on Interstate routes.
What carriers most often serve Washington?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma (NWSA).
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: NWSA drayage BOLs reference SCAC + chassis-pool ID. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Washington 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.

Washington Bill of Lading Template

Filling out a BOL for Washington freight

State-specific fields

Permitting

Top Washington corridors

Washington BOL — frequently asked questions

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