Bill of Lading Form Car

BILL OF LADING: VEHICLE TRANSPORT SERVICES

Document Control:

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction/Governing Law: [State/Province], [Country]
• Scope: Interstate and Intrastate Motor Carrier Vehicle Transit

1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER & NOTICE

This document serves as a formal Bill of Lading and contract of carriage. By signing this document, the Shipper acknowledges that the Carrier’s liability for loss or damage is limited per the terms outlined herein and in accordance with the Carmack Amendment (49 U.S.C. § 14706) where applicable. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Any modifications must be executed in writing.

2. PARTIES & VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Shipper: [Full Legal Name] | [Address] | [Phone/Email] Carrier: [Company Name] | [USDOT/MC Number] | [Address] | [Phone/Email] Consignee: [Full Legal Name] | [Address] | [Phone/Email]

Vehicle Details:

• Make/Model: [Make/Model]
• Year: [Year]
• VIN: [17-Digit Vehicle Identification Number]
• Color: [Color]
• Odometer Reading (Origin): [Reading]
• License Plate / State: [Plate Number] / [State]

3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES & TERMS

1. SCOPE OF SERVICE: Carrier agrees to transport the described vehicle from the Origin [Address] to the Destination [Address] in a professional and workmanlike manner.
2. CONDITION REPORT: A joint inspection shall be performed at the time of pickup. All existing damage (scratches, dents, glass issues) must be noted on the attached "Pre-Transit Inspection Addendum." Failure to note existing damage constitutes a waiver of claim for such damage.
3. LIABILITY LIMITATION: Carrier liability is limited to the lesser of the actual cost of repairs or the fair market value of the vehicle at the time of loss, minus any applicable deductible. Personal items left in the vehicle are transported at the Shipper’s sole risk; Carrier assumes no liability for contents.
4. PAYMENT TERMS: Total transport fee is $[Amount]. Payment is due in full at [Select: Pickup / Delivery] via [Method: Certified Funds/Wire Transfer/Credit Card].
5. FORCE MAJEURE: Carrier shall not be liable for delays or damage caused by acts of God, public enemies, authority of law, quarantine, riots, strikes, or hazards or dangers incident to a state of war.
6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Any dispute arising hereunder shall be resolved through mandatory arbitration in [City, State] under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

4. EXECUTION & SIGNATURES

Shipper Signature: __________________________ Date: __________ Printed Name: [Full Name]

Carrier/Driver Signature: ____________________ Date: __________ Printed Name: [Full Name] | [Title/Badge ID]

Consignee Signature (Upon Receipt): __________________________ Date: __________ Condition Note: [ ] Received in Good Order [ ] Received with Damage (See Attached Report)

5. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Preparation (Pre-Transit): Complete a 360-degree photo/video survey of the vehicle. Ensure the gas tank is at 1/4 or less. Remove all loose personal items, toll tags, and non-factory electronic tolling devices.
2. Inspection (Origin): Both the Shipper and the Carrier driver must physically walk around the vehicle, marking all pre-existing imperfections on the inspection addendum. Both parties must initial these marks.
3. Documentation: Ensure the Carrier provides a copy of their valid Insurance Certificate and USDOT registration. Retain one copy of this signed Bill of Lading immediately upon departure.
4. Delivery (Consignee): Upon delivery, the Consignee must perform a final walk-around inspection before signing the final receipt. If damage is found, document it immediately, take timestamped photos, and note the damage explicitly on the Consignee signature block above.
5. Enforcement: Keep the signed copy of this document as primary evidence for insurance claims. If a dispute arises, initiate contact with the Carrier’s legal department per the Notice of Claim requirements in their specific Tariff (if applicable). Failure to report damages at the time of delivery may invalidate insurance claims.