BOL Instructions
Estes Bill of Lading Instructions
Filling out your Bill of Lading correctly is a crucial step in making sure your freight is routed and transported quickly and efficiently. Below is a step-by-step guide to completing your BOL properly. Just click any of the numbers on the form below to view instructions for that section of the form.
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Bill of Lading Instructions
Field Names:
1 Date Field
2 To (Consignee) Field
3 Shippers Number
4 P. O. Number
5 Route
6 For Payment Bill To
7 From (Shipper)
8 Special Instructions
9 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Phone Number
10 Number of Packages
11 Hazardous Material Check Box
12 Kind of package, description of articles, special marks and exceptions
13 Weight
14 Rate
15 Check Column
16 Collectable Amount
17 Collect Field
18 Shipping Rule
19 Water Statement
20 Value Dependant Statement
21 Payment on Pickup
22 Shipper Name
23 Shipper Signature
24 Driver Signature
25 PRO Sticker
26 Gold Medal Sticker
27 Driver Counted Units
1 Date Field
2 To (Consignee) Field
3 Shippers Number
4 P. O. Number
5 Route
6 For Payment Bill To
7 From (Shipper)
8 Special Instructions
9 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Phone Number
10 Number of Packages
11 Hazardous Material Check Box
12 Kind of package, description of articles, special marks and exceptions
13 Weight
14 Rate
15 Check Column
16 Collectable Amount
17 Collect Field
18 Shipping Rule
19 Water Statement
20 Value Dependant Statement
21 Payment on Pickup
22 Shipper Name
23 Shipper Signature
24 Driver Signature
25 PRO Sticker
26 Gold Medal Sticker
27 Driver Counted Units
- 1: The shipper dates the BOL.
Back to top - 2: The shipper fills in who is receiving the freight, being as accurate as possible. Write “COD” before the name if this applies; see the note above the box.
Back to top - 3: The shipper provides a shipper’s, or BOL number (optional).
Back to top - 4: The shipper provides the purchase order number, or the shipper’s internal tracking number for the order (optional).
Back to top - 5: The shipper fills in the consignee's phone number and email address.
Back to top - 6: If the freight charges are to be billed to a third party payor, the shipper should provide name and address of the third party.
Back to top - 7: The shipper fills in the shipping location, including a ZIP Code, being as accurate as possible.
Back to top - 8: The shipper should indicate any and all special instructions for carrier handling of shipment.
Back to top - 9: The shipper provides the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response phone number.
Back to top - 10: The shipper provides the number of barrels, boxes, pallets, etc.
Back to top - 11: The shipper places an “X” in this column if hazardous materials are being shipped; see the note at the bottom of the BOL.
Back to top - 12: The shipper should be as accurate and specific as possible in the description of the contents. Include the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) item number, if known. The description should correlate with an NMFC description and should not be a product or trade name.
Back to top - 13: The shipper provides an accurate weight. Weight is subject to correction by Estes.
Back to top - 14: The shipper provides an accurate class and/or rate from the latest edition of the NMFC. Estes may change the class or rate if the freight is found to be a different class than described by the shipper.
Back to top - 15: The shipper should leave this blank.
Back to top - 16: If applicable, the shipper should indicate the amount of the check to be collected on delivery of the shipment, as well as the details.
Back to top - 17: The shipper should indicate whether the shipment is prepaid or collect. If the shipper fails to mark prepaid or collect, the shipment automatically moves as prepaid.
Back to top - 18: The shipper should read and understand this rule.
Back to top - 19: If the rate is dependent on value, the shipper is required to specifically state in writing the agreed or declared value of the property per pound.
Back to top - 20: By signing the bottom of the BOL, the shipper certifies that the boxes used conform to this statement.
Back to top - 21: If payment for a shipment is given at the time of the pickup, the driver enters the amount of the check received and signs his/her name. The shipper does not complete this section.
Back to top - 22: The shipper fills in the name of the company sending the freight.
Back to top - 23: The shipper representative signs his/her name, which signifies their understanding of the rules and regulations contained in the document signed.
Back to top - 24: The driver signs his/her name.
Back to top - 25: Estes PRO label is placed here (by driver).
Back to top - 26: If customer is a select Gold Medal customer, and the shipment is moving under this agreement—customer places GM sticker here.
Back to top - 27: Driver indicates how many pieces and handling units.
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