Is a bill of lading required by law in Wisconsin?

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

What's the GVW limit on Wisconsin highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Wisconsin permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Frost laws seasonally reduce GVW Mar-May.

What carriers most often serve Wisconsin?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-39, I-43, I-90, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Milwaukee, Port of Green Bay.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Dairy and paper-products BOLs common; reference USDA/grade fields. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?

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

What's the GVW limit on Wisconsin highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Wisconsin permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Frost laws seasonally reduce GVW Mar-May.

What carriers most often serve Wisconsin?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-39, I-43, I-90, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Milwaukee, Port of Green Bay.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

Dairy and paper-products BOLs common; reference USDA/grade fields. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin Bill of Lading Template

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

Wisconsin sits on the I-39, I-43, I-90, I-94 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of Milwaukee, Port of Green Bay. The WisDOT 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

Dairy and paper-products BOLs common; reference USDA/grade fields.

Permitting

Frost laws seasonally reduce GVW Mar-May.

Top Wisconsin corridors

Highways: I-39, I-43, I-90, I-94
Major freight port / hub: Port of Milwaukee, Port of Green Bay
State DOT: WisDOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Wisconsin BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Wisconsin?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Wisconsin — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by WisDOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Wisconsin highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Wisconsin permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Frost laws seasonally reduce GVW Mar-May.
What carriers most often serve Wisconsin?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-39, I-43, I-90, I-94 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of Milwaukee, Port of Green Bay.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: Dairy and paper-products BOLs common; reference USDA/grade fields. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin Bill of Lading Template

Filling out a BOL for Wisconsin freight

State-specific fields

Permitting

Top Wisconsin corridors

Wisconsin BOL — frequently asked questions

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