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Ship Car Direct FAQ's
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What
is a bill of lading or freight bill? |
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The Bill of Lading or Freight Bill serves as a receipt for
your vehicle and it represents the contract of carriage between you, as
the 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 Shipper, 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 Shipper 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 Carrier. Legally, the 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 of the Bill of Lading which sets forth the liability of the Carrier
for any loss or damage to your vehicle. |
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