What is a bill of lading?

June 20, 2023

Bill of Lading Explained

Moving from your old home into your new home is a stressful period. You must make sure that your utilities are turned on, the property is cleaned, all legal paperwork has been filed, and all your belongings make it to your destination. This may sound rather easy to do, but it can quickly become overwhelming. The most stressful part is often the packing, transportation, and unpacking of your belongings. Thankfully, moving services can help make the moving process easier for you. This also brings up an extra worry as most people worry about the moving company losing their possessions or damaging them.

 

There is a document called a bill of lading. A bill of lading is the contract between you and the moving company. By law, moving companies are required to prepare a bill of lading for every shipment it transports. The information that is on the bill must be the same as on the order for service. The mover must give you a copy of the bill of lading before loading your belongings. If you do not agree with anything on the bill, do not sign it. The document requires that the mover provides you with the specified service and that you pay for those services. As you can tell, the bill of lading is an important document, and you should keep a copy of it and do your best to not lose or misplace it.

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