FedEx Freight Bill of Lading: How to Get the Form and Fill It Out

FedEx Freight has a bill of lading (BOL) resource for freight shipments. Start with FedEx’s current Bill of Lading information and follow its link to the new FedEx Freight BOL resource. Check that the form and instructions match your shipment and service before completing it. Depending on the options FedEx currently provides, you may be able to use a paper form or create the BOL online.

Where to Get a FedEx Freight Bill of Lading and Complete It

Use FedEx Freight’s official BOL and forms resources as your starting point for a fillable FedEx Freight bill of lading template or PDF. FedEx’s BOL information page notes that FedEx Freight became an independent less-than-truckload (LTL) company on June 1 and directs LTL customers to a new FedEx Freight BOL page. This change is a reason to check the current official resource rather than assume an older copy is still the right form.

Where supported by the current FedEx Freight instructions, there are two ways to complete a BOL:

• Paper form: Obtain the current form from FedEx Freight, complete it using the form’s labels, and print it if the instructions call for a printed document. A PDF is not necessarily fillable just because it is available to download; check whether you can complete its fields electronically. If not, follow the official instructions for completing a printed copy.
• Online creation: Use an online BOL workflow only if FedEx Freight offers it through its current official site for your shipment. Creating a BOL online is different from downloading a blank document: the online process may ask you to enter shipment details directly. Follow the current on-screen instructions rather than relying on steps published for an older system.

Third-party sites also advertise fillable FedEx BOL forms and editing tools. For example, pdfFiller states that it is not affiliated with the brand. A third-party editor may help you enter information into a document, but using it does not establish that the form is current or that it has been filed with FedEx. Verify any third-party copy against the current official form. Form identifiers such as CO202 that appear on third-party pages should also be checked against FedEx Freight’s current materials; an identifier alone does not confirm that a copy is up to date.

How to Fill Out a FedEx Freight Bill of Lading

The exact fields and instructions on the current FedEx Freight form should control. The following sequence is a practical accuracy check, not a substitute for shipment-specific FedEx instructions.

1. Confirm the form is appropriate. Start with the current FedEx Freight BOL resource and make sure the form applies to your country, shipment, and selected service. Do not assume a form for another country or FedEx service is interchangeable.
2. Enter the shipper and consignee details. Complete the names, addresses, and contact information requested for the parties. Check spelling and address details against your shipping records.
3. Describe the shipment as the form requests. Enter the freight and shipment information requested in the relevant fields. Make sure your description and other details match the actual freight and any supporting shipping documents.
4. Choose only applicable options. Some BOL examples describe service selections, special-service requests, declared value, or hazardous-material information. These are examples, not a guarantee that every field appears on the current FedEx form or applies to every shipment. Read the current form’s labels and instructions, and do not select an option unless it applies.
5. Review the completed document. Cross-check the parties, shipment description, and selected options against your shipment records. Correct inconsistencies before the document is handed over or submitted.
6. Follow FedEx Freight’s current instructions for signing and handling the BOL. The information here does not establish one signing rule, handoff method, or recordkeeping requirement for every shipment. Follow the instructions for your specific form and retain a copy as directed.

This is a general completion checklist, not a verified field-by-field guide to every current FedEx Freight form. If a field or signing instruction is unclear, consult the current official form or contact FedEx Freight before the shipment is handed over.

Does FedEx Have a Bill of Lading?

Yes. FedEx Freight provides a BOL resource for freight shipments. A bill of lading records shipment and party details; it is not the same as a parcel shipping label. Do not assume the FedEx Freight BOL applies to every FedEx service or country. Check the current FedEx Freight resource for the form relevant to your shipment.

Does FedEx Freight Require a BOL?

The available information confirms that FedEx Freight provides a BOL resource and that the document is used to record freight shipment details. It does not establish that a BOL is mandatory for every shipment, booking method, or exception. Do not treat the existence of a form as proof of a universal requirement.

For your particular shipment, follow the current FedEx Freight instructions and confirm with FedEx Freight if you are unsure whether a BOL is needed or whether an exception applies. Third-party descriptions of a template do not establish carrier requirements.

Pickup, Tracking and BOL Numbers

Completing a BOL should not be assumed to schedule a pickup. Pickup arrangements are separate; use current FedEx Freight pickup instructions or support for the applicable process. The information here also does not verify how to track a shipment using a BOL, where a BOL number appears on the current form, or how that number relates to other freight references. Check FedEx Freight’s current instructions rather than assuming a BOL number and tracking identifier are interchangeable.

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