Car Tranport Bill of Lading

The Bill of Lading serves as a receipt for your vehicle and it represents the contract of carriage between you, as the car shipper, and the Carrier. The Driver will give you a copy of the Bill of Lading at the time the vehicle is picked up. The Bill of Lading is an important document to you. It must be signed by the driver and by you or your agent. It should show the name of the car transport company, the origination contact and location and to whom and where it is delivering, plus all pertinent telephone numbers.

Review the Bill of Lading to make sure that the place of delivery is shown correctly, and that the Bill of Lading contains the name, address, and telephone number where the car transporters or authorized agent can be notified of problems and possible delays while the vehicle is in transit. The Bill of Lading should also have the name, address, and telephone number of the car Carrier. Legally, the car transport carrier must utilize a Bill of Lading and give you a copy of it before your vehicle leaves the point of origin. Familiarize yourself with your copy of the Bill of Lading and read the conditions on the front and back of the form carefully. Be certain you understand that portion which sets forth the liability of the Car Transport Carrier for any loss or damage to your vehicle. Back to top

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