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UNIFORM STRAIGHT BILL OF LADING ORIGINAL---NOT NEGOTIABLE

ALL SERVICES SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FXF 100 SERIES RULES TARIFF. SEE FEDEX.COM FOR DETAILS. --- QUESTIONS? CALL 1.866.393.4585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase Order #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shipper #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shipper #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REQUIRED: Please select a service type

OPTIONAL: You may select a money-back guarantee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

q

FedEx Freight

®

Priority

delivery (charges and tariff limitations may apply).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

q A.M. Delivery q Close of Business Delivery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

q FedEx Freight® Economy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIPPER (from)

Please provide ZIP codes and phone numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSIGNEE (to)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shipper

 

 

 

 

FXF Acct. #

 

 

Consignee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FXF Acct. #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attn. to

 

 

 

 

Area Code

 

Phone Number

Attn. to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Area Code

Phone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address (Store, Dept., Ste., Flr., Apt., Div.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address (Store, Dept., Ste., Flr., Apt., Div.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State/Province

 

 

ZIP/Postal Code

 

Country

 

State/Province

 

 

ZIP/Postal Code

 

 

Country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional or Additional Service Fees and Charges rLiftgate rInside Pickup rLimited Access

 

Optional or Additional Service Fees and Charges rLiftgate rInside Delivery rLimited Access

Shipper Bill of Lading #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rCustom Delivery Window:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BILL FREIGHT CHARGES TO (if different than above):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

 

 

 

 

FXF Acct. #

 

 

 

Mailing Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State

 

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

 

 

Area Code

 

Phone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freight charges are PREPAID unless

USD

C.O.D.

 

 

1.

The letters

“C.O.D.” must appear

in box before consignee’s name above.

 

 

 

marked collect.

 

 

 

 

2.

C.O.D. funds to be collected as:

Certified Funds Company Check

Personal Check

 

CAD

 

 

 

CHECK BOX IF COLLECT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMOUNT

3.

C.O.D. fee to be paid by: Shipper Consignee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMIT C.O.D. TO (if different than shipper above):

Name

 

Mailing Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

State

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Country Code

Area Code

Phone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVED, subject to individually determined rates or contracts that have been agreed upon in writing between the carrier and shipper, if applicable, otherwise to the rates, classifications and rules that have been established by the carrier and are available to the shipper, on request, and to all applicable state and federal regulations, the property described below, in apparent good order, except as noted (contents and condition of contents of packages unknown) marked, consigned and destined as shown hereon, which said carrier agrees to carry to destination, if on its route, or otherwise to deliver to another carrier on the route to destination. Every service to be performed hereunder shall be subject to all the conditions not prohibited by law, whether printed or written, herein contained, including the conditions on the back hereof, and the conditions of the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff, or otherwise referenced, which are hereby agreed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANDLING H/U PKG.

PIECES

HM

KIND OF PACKAGE, DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES, SPECIAL MARKS AND EXCEPTIONS

WEIGHT IN LBS.

NMFC ITEM #

CLASS

CUBE

(optional)

UNITS (H/U) TYPE

 

(X)

(subject to correction)

(subject to correction)

 

 

 

TOTAL H/U:

 

H MARK “X” OR “RQ” IN THE HM COLUMN TO DESIGNATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR REPORTABLE QUANTITY AS DEFINED IN DOT REGULATIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS INDICATE BROKER NAME, FAX AND PHONE NUMBERS.

 

 

 

 

area code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HM EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER (_______) ______________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

EEI/SED Number or Exception______________________________________

AREA CODE

 

CUSTOMER REGISTERED W/EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFO. PROVIDER or CONTRACT #

Phone # (_______) ___________________

___________________________________________________________________

Broker Name______________________________________________________

AREA CODE

Fax # (_______) _____________________

 

NOTE (1) Where the rate and carrier’s liability for loss or damage may be dependent on value, shippers

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

must state specifically in writing the agreed or declared value of the property as follows: “The agreed

 

 

 

 

Subject to Section 7 of conditions of applicable Bill of Lading. If this shipment is to be delivered to the consignee,

 

or declared value of the property is specifically stated by the shipper to be not exceeding________

 

per_________.”

 

 

without recourse on the consignor, the consignor shall sign the following statement. The carrier may decline to

 

Note(2)liabilitylimitationforlossordamageonthisshipmentshallbeapplicableasprovidedbycontract

make delivery of this shipment without payment of freight and all other lawful charges.

 

or in the current NMFC or this carrier’s governing tariffs. See FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff for complete

Consignor Signature____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

limited liability provisions. Carrier’s maximum standard liability is limited to $25 per pound per package

 

for NEW articles and $.50 per pound per package (or its equivalent in Mexican Pesos (MXN) or Canadian

SHIPPER CERTIFICATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dollars(CAD),attherateofexchangewhichisineffectattheplaceandonthedateofshipment)for USED

Iherebydeclarethatthecontentsofthisconsignmentarefullyandaccuratelydescribedabovebythepropershipping

 

orRECONDITIONEDarticles. Innocaseshallcarrierliabilityexceed$100,000peroccurrence(oritsequivalent

name, and are classified, packaged, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for

 

inMXNorCADattherateofexchangewhichisineffectattheplaceandonthedateofshipment) for NEW

 

articlesor$10,000peroccurrence(oritsequivalentinMXNorCADattherateofexchangewhichisineffect

transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations.

 

at the place and on the date of shipment) for USED or RECONDITIONED articles. For availability and limits

Shipper Signature___________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________

 

of excess liability coverage and applicable rates and charges, please refer to FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff. Not

 

selecting an additional coverage option is considered to be a waiver of same and standard liability coverage

CARRIER CERTIFICATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

willapply.

 

 

Carrier acknowledges receipt of packages and required placards. Carrier certifies emergency response information

 

ArticlesareNEW,andrequireExcessLiabilityCoverageintheamountof_______________

wasmadeavailableand/orcarrierhastheDOTemergencyresponseguidebookorequivalentdocumentinthevehicle.

 

oUSD oCAD oMXNper olb. orokg.Additionalchargeswillapply.

 

ArticlesareUSEDorRECONDITIONEDandrequire ExcessLiabilityCoverage.Additionalchargeswillapply.

DATE

DRIVER/EMPLOYEE NUMBER

 

PIECE COUNT

TRAILER #

 

NOTE (3) Commodities requiring special or additional care or attention in handling or stowing must be so

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

markedandpackagedastoensuresafetransportationwithordinarycare.SeeSec.2(e)ofNMFCItem360.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create your next Bill of Lading online at fedex.com/us/freight/main/

 

FedEx Freight

 

CO202/518-FXF 0023776PM

Instructions on Utilizing Fedex Bill Of Lading

Filling out the FedEx Bill of Lading form is a straightforward process that ensures your shipment is documented correctly. After completing the form, you will be ready to send it along with your freight. This document is essential for the transportation of goods, as it provides critical information to both the shipper and the carrier.

  1. Begin by entering the Date at the top of the form.
  2. Fill in the Purchase Order # and Shipper # fields.
  3. Select the service type you wish to use, such as FedEx Freight Priority or Economy.
  4. Provide the Shipper information, including name, address, ZIP code, and phone number.
  5. Next, enter the Consignee details, including their name, address, ZIP code, and phone number.
  6. If applicable, select any Optional or Additional Service Fees and Charges, such as Liftgate or Inside Pickup.
  7. Indicate the BILL FREIGHT CHARGES TO information if it differs from the shipper details.
  8. Specify if the freight charges are PREPAID or if it’s a C.O.D. shipment.
  9. Fill out the contents of the shipment, including the kind of package, description, weight, and any hazardous materials if applicable.
  10. Provide the Emergency Contact information, including name and phone number.
  11. Sign the form as the Consignor, certifying that the contents are accurately described.
  12. Finally, the carrier will complete the CARRIER CERTIFICATION section, acknowledging receipt of the packages.

Misconceptions

Understanding the FedEx Bill of Lading form is essential for anyone involved in shipping. However, several misconceptions can lead to confusion. Here are seven common misunderstandings:

  • The Bill of Lading is just a receipt. Many believe that the Bill of Lading serves only as a receipt for the shipment. In reality, it is a legal document that outlines the terms of the shipment and serves as a contract between the shipper and the carrier.
  • All shipments are automatically insured. Some assume that using FedEx automatically provides insurance for their shipments. However, standard liability coverage is limited. Shippers must select additional coverage options if they want higher protection against loss or damage.
  • The shipper is always responsible for freight charges. It is a common belief that the shipper must always pay the freight charges. In fact, the Bill of Lading allows for the consignee to be billed for charges in certain situations, such as C.O.D. shipments.
  • Hazardous materials are treated like regular shipments. Some people think that hazardous materials can be shipped without special considerations. This is incorrect. Proper labeling and documentation are required to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Changes can be made to the Bill of Lading after shipment. Many individuals believe they can amend the Bill of Lading once the shipment is in transit. However, changes typically need to be made before the shipment is picked up to avoid complications.
  • Delivery guarantees apply to all services. It is a misconception that all FedEx services come with a money-back guarantee. Only specific service types, such as FedEx Freight Priority, may offer this guarantee, and conditions apply.
  • All shipments are treated equally. Some assume that all shipments receive the same level of service and attention. However, the Bill of Lading allows for different service levels and handling requirements based on the nature of the shipment.

Being aware of these misconceptions can help shippers navigate the complexities of the FedEx Bill of Lading more effectively. Understanding the terms and conditions outlined in the document is vital for ensuring a smooth shipping experience.

Documents used along the form

When shipping goods, a FedEx Bill of Lading is essential for outlining the terms of transport. However, several other documents are often required or recommended to ensure compliance and facilitate the shipping process. Below is a list of common forms and documents used alongside the FedEx Bill of Lading.

  • Commercial Invoice: This document provides a detailed description of the goods being shipped, including their value and purpose. It is crucial for customs clearance and serves as a request for payment from the buyer to the seller.
  • Shipping Label: A shipping label includes essential information such as the sender's and recipient's addresses, tracking number, and barcodes. It is affixed to the package for identification and tracking during transit.
  • Export Declaration: Required for international shipments, this document outlines the details of the export, including the nature of the goods and their destination. It is used by customs authorities to monitor and control exports.
  • Employment Verification Form: To ensure accurate employee records, utilize our essential Employment Verification form resources for seamless hiring processes.
  • Insurance Certificate: This document verifies that the shipment is insured against loss or damage during transit. It provides peace of mind to the shipper and recipient regarding the safety of the goods.
  • Hazardous Materials Declaration: If the shipment contains hazardous materials, this declaration must be completed. It informs carriers and handlers of the nature of the materials and the necessary precautions for safe transport.
  • Delivery Receipt: This document is signed by the recipient upon delivery of the goods. It serves as proof of delivery and can be crucial in resolving any disputes regarding the shipment.

Using these documents in conjunction with the FedEx Bill of Lading can help streamline the shipping process, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect the interests of all parties involved. Proper documentation is key to successful shipping operations.