Is there a standard contract for freight shipping?

Modified on Tue, 14 Dec, 2021 at 2:20 AM

A standard contract is known as a bill of lading. This legally-binding document serves as a receipt and a contract between the carrier and freight shipper. It provides all stated and agreed upon information about the date of shipment, number of pieces, freight class, weight, dimensions, route, pricing, and more. This document is critical to the freight shipping process and establishes expectations about the shipment.

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