FedEx Freight Uniform Straight Bill of Lading (Original—Not Negotiable) Instructions

Enter the full name of the person or company to be billed or contacted for freight charges.

Enter the street address or mailing address where billing statements or correspondence should be sent.

Enter the city of the mailing address provided for billing or contact.

Enter the state or province (abbreviation or full name) for the mailing address.

Enter the ZIP or postal code for the billing/mailing address.

Enter the country for the billing/mailing address.

Enter the international dialing country code for the contact phone number (e.g., 1 for USA/Canada).

Enter the telephone area or regional code for the contact phone number.

Enter the full name or company name that should be billed for the freight when different from the shipper/consignee above.

Enter the FedEx Freight (FXF) account number to which the freight charges should be billed.

Enter the billing street address (including suite, department, floor or other details) for the party responsible for the freight charges.

Enter the city for the billing address of the party to be billed.

Enter the state or province (name or standard abbreviation) for the billing address.

Enter the ZIP or postal code for the billing address.

Enter the country for the billing address.

Enter the telephone area code for the billing contact.

Enter the phone number for the billing contact (include the local number; add country code only if required).

Check this box when the C.O.D. amount is to be collected in U.S. dollars.

Check this box when the C.O.D. amount is to be collected in Canadian dollars.

Enter the cash-on-delivery amount to be collected from the consignee for this shipment.

Check this box when the C.O.D. funds are to be collected as certified funds (e.g., cashier's or certified check).

Check this box when the C.O.D. funds are to be collected by company/business check.

Check this box when the C.O.D. funds are to be collected by a personal check.

Check this box when the shipper will pay the C.O.D. service/fee.

Check this box when the consignee/recipient will pay the C.O.D. service/fee.

Check this box when freight charges are to be billed as COLLECT (i.e., payment to be collected from the consignee) rather than PREPAID.

Enter the consignee's short identifier or internal account/code used to reference the recipient (leave blank if none).

Enter the full name of the company or individual who will receive the shipment.

Enter the consignee's FXF account number if they have an account (leave blank if not applicable).

Enter the name of the person or department to whom the delivery should be directed.

Enter the area code for the consignee's contact phone number.

Enter the consignee's contact phone number (excluding the area code entered separately).

Enter the primary street address or PO Box for the consignee.

Enter additional address details such as store, department, suite, floor, apartment or division for the consignee.

Enter any further address information needed for delivery (extra street information, building name, etc.).

Enter the city of the consignee's delivery address.

Enter the state or province for the consignee's delivery address.

Enter the ZIP or postal code for the consignee's delivery address.

Enter the country name for the consignee's delivery address.

Check this box when the consignee requires a liftgate service for pickup/delivery (i.e., no loading dock or forklift available).

Check this box when the consignee requests inside delivery (carrier must move the shipment beyond the threshold into the building).

Check this box when the consignee location has limited access (e.g., restricted hours, gated community, residential, or other access constraints) that may require special handling or fees.

Enter the handling unit identifier or short code for this freight item (for example a unit code like 'PLT' or a small numeric count).

Enter the package type or handling unit description for this line (for example 'BOX', 'PALETTE', 'CRATE', or other packaging code).

Enter the number of individual pieces or packages included in this freight line.

Provide a concise description of the commodity, package details, special marks, and any exceptions or handling notes for this item.

Enter the total weight for this freight item in pounds.

Enter the NMFC code or internal item number that identifies the product or classification for this freight line.

Enter the freight class designation that applies to this item (for example 50, 70, 100).

Enter the cubic volume for this freight item in cubic feet.

Enter the handling unit or package unit type or count for the second freight row (for example pallet count or unit identifier).

Enter the hazardous material (HM) type or designation for this freight line, if applicable; otherwise leave blank.

Enter the number of individual pieces or packages for this freight item.

Check this box if the freight item listed in row 2 is hazardous material (HM) and must be so marked.

Provide the package type and a brief description of the articles, including any special marks, exceptions, or handling notes for this freight item.

Enter the total weight for this freight item.

Enter the NMFC item number that applies to the commodity described on this line.

Enter the freight class for this item as shown on the applicable classification tables.

Enter the cubic volume for this freight item.

Enter the handling unit or unit-of-measure code for this line (for example PLT, EA, CTN).

Enter the total number of pieces or units for this line item.

Enter the hazardous-material indicator (for example an 'X' or other required notation) if this item is hazardous, otherwise leave blank.

Check this box if the item listed on freight row 3 is a hazardous material (mark an X to indicate HM for that row).

Provide the kind of package and a clear description of the articles, including special marks, exceptions, or handling instructions for this line.

Enter the weight for this line item.

Enter the NMFC item number or carrier product/item code applicable to this line.

Enter the freight class designation that applies to this line item.

Enter the cubic measurement (volume) for this line item.

Enter the number of handling units or pallets for the freight item on row 4.

Enter the total number of pieces or packages for the freight item on row 4.

Enter 'X' or other applicable indicator to denote hazardous material for the freight item on row 4, if applicable.

Check this box when the freight item entered on row 4 is hazardous material or reportable quantity and must be designated in the HM (X) column.

Provide a clear description of the articles, package type, and any special marks or exceptions for the freight item on row 4.

Enter the total weight in pounds for the freight item on row 4.

Enter the NMFC commodity/item number or freight classification code associated with the freight item on row 4.

Enter the freight class for the item on row 4 (the class code assigned to this shipment line).

Enter the cubic volume (cube) for the freight item on row 4.

Enter the number or identifier of handling units (H/U) for freight row 5, e.g., pallets or skids count or a short unit code.

Enter the type of package for row 5, such as 'Carton', 'Pallet', 'Crate', or another brief packaging description.

Enter the number of individual pieces or packages represented by this line item for row 5.

Check this box when the item listed in freight items Row 5 is hazardous material or a reportable quantity and must be designated in the HM column (mark “X” per DOT regulations).

Provide a concise description of the goods for row 5, including special markings, contents, and any exceptions or handling notes.

Enter the total weight for the items in row 5 in pounds.

Enter the NMFC item number or commodity code that applies to the goods described in row 5.

Enter the freight class applicable to the items in row 5 (e.g., '50', '70', or class name if used).

Enter the total cubic volume for the items in row 5 (cubic feet).

Enter the number or code for handling units (H/U) for freight item Row 6 (for example pallet count or unit abbreviation).

Enter the short code or name for the package type for Row 6 (for example BOX, PAL, CRATE).

Enter the count of individual pieces or units for the freight item on Row 6.

Check this box when the freight item on row 6 contains hazardous materials or a reportable quantity (mark 'X' or 'RQ' in the HM column to designate hazardous materials as required).

Provide the detailed description of the articles for Row 6, including contents, special marks, packaging details, and any exceptions.

Enter the total weight for the freight item listed on Row 6.

Enter the NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification) item number or code that applies to the freight on Row 6.

Enter the freight class for the item on Row 6.

Enter the cubic measurement (volume) for the freight item on Row 6.

Enter the number of handling units (H/U) for the freight item on row 7 (for example, number of pallets or skids).

Enter the packaging type or code for the handling unit on row 7 (for example, PLT, BOX, CRATE).

Enter the total piece quantity for the freight item on row 7.

Check this box when the freight item entered on row 7 is a hazardous material or reportable quantity (mark 'X' or 'RQ' in the HM column when applicable).

Enter 'X' or the appropriate hazardous material indicator in this box for row 7 if the item is hazardous, otherwise leave blank.

Enter the total weight for the freight item on row 7 in pounds.

Enter the NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification) item number that corresponds to the commodity on row 7.

Enter the freight class for the item on row 7 as defined by the NMFC (for example, 50, 125).

Enter the cubic volume (cube) for the freight item on row 7.

Enter the first segment of the hazardous materials emergency contact phone number (start of the phone number).

Enter the second segment or continuation of the hazardous materials emergency contact phone number (middle/end of the phone number).

Enter the name, identifier, or contract number of the customer-registered emergency response provider or contract associated with this shipment.

Enter the export control EEL/SID number or the applicable exception code for the shipment (leave blank if not applicable).

Enter the broker's telephone area code for the contact phone number.

Enter the broker's telephone number (the main digits following the area code).

Enter the full name of the customs broker or brokerage company handling this international shipment.

Enter the broker's fax number, including area code if applicable.

Enter the broker-assigned account, reference, or contract number used to identify this shipment with the broker.

Check this box when you want the money-back guarantee applied and require guaranteed delivery by A.M. on the scheduled day.

Check this box when you want the money-back guarantee applied and require guaranteed delivery by close of business on the scheduled day.

Enter the shipper's bill of lading identifier for this shipment (the alphanumeric reference assigned to the shipment).

Check this box when you want to request a specific delivery time window for the shipment (specify the exact window in the related instructions or reference fields).

Specify the requested delivery window or instructions for delivery (for example a time range like "8:00 AM–12:00 PM" or other delivery timing details). Fill only if 'Custom Delivery Window' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when you want the shipment handled with FedEx Freight Priority service (the faster, priority delivery option) as your selected service type.

Check this box when you want the shipment handled with FedEx Freight Economy service (the lower-cost, economy delivery option) as your selected service type.

Check this box when the goods in this shipment are new and you require excess liability coverage or wish to declare them as new for billing/coverage purposes.

Check this box when the goods in this shipment are used or reconditioned and you require excess liability coverage or wish to declare them as used/reconditioned for billing/coverage purposes.

Enter the shipment date.

Enter the customer's purchase order number associated with this shipment.

Enter the origin shipper's FedEx account number or shipper identifier.

Enter an additional or alternate shipper account number or shipper identifier if applicable.

Enter the full company or individual name of the shipper (the 'From' party) for this shipment.

Enter the shipper's FedEx Freight (FXF) account number if available; leave blank if none.

Provide the name of the person or department at the shipper location who should be contacted about this shipment.

Enter the area code for the shipper's phone number (numeric digits for the local area code).

Enter the shipper's local phone number (excluding the area code entered separately).

Enter the primary street address or P.O. box for the shipper's location.

Enter additional address details such as store name, department, suite, floor, apartment or unit number.

Enter any remaining address information (e.g., building, cross-street, or second address line) for the shipper.

Enter the city of the shipper's address.

Enter the state, province or region for the shipper's address (use the standard abbreviation if applicable).

Enter the shipper's ZIP or postal code for the address.

Enter the country name for the shipper's address.

Check this box if the pickup or delivery location requires a liftgate service because a loading dock, forklift, or other means to move the shipment to/from the ground is not available and you are requesting/agreeing to pay the additional fee.

Check this box if the shipper requires the carrier to perform inside pickup (carrier must move the shipment from inside the pickup location to the vehicle) and you are requesting/agreeing to pay the additional fee.

Check this box if the pickup or delivery location has limited access (for example: construction sites, farms, military bases, schools, or other restricted sites) that may require special handling or charges and you are requesting/agreeing to pay the additional fee.

Enter any special handling, delivery, pickup or routing instructions, notes for the carrier, or other shipment-specific comments that the driver or consignee needs to know.

Enter the total number of handling units (pieces/pallets) being shipped for this bill of lading.