Bill of Lading Template: Blank BOL Form & Example
Open a blank printable bill of lading, review a completed BOL example, or create a basic straight bill of lading online.
Blank Template
Open a clean printable form. Print it directly or use your browser's Save as PDF option.
Open blank form →2Completed Example
See a filled-in sample so you can understand how common fields fit together.
View sample PDF →3Create One Online Free
Enter your own shipment details in the browser, then print or save the finished document.
Open free generator →Download the blank template as PDF, Word, or Excel.
Use PDF for printing, Word for editable document layouts, or Excel for spreadsheet-based data entry. These are general templates; use any specific form required by your carrier, customer, broker, chamber, or government agency.
Printable PDF
One-page blank form designed for printing or handwriting.
Download PDF →DOCXEditable Word
Open in Microsoft Word or a compatible editor and type into the template.
Download Word →XLSXExcel Template
Structured spreadsheet for shipment data entry and reusable line items.
Download Excel →Template files reviewed September 30, 2026.
Choose the format that fits the shipment.
A general bill of lading may identify the shipper, consignee, carrier, BOL number, package count, freight description, weight, class, terms and instructions. Carrier-specific forms can require additional fields.
Open Blank TemplateView Completed SampleCreate One Online FreeNeed repeat use? See the software workflow →Information commonly shown on this document.
Template, form, format and sample
A bill of lading form, BOL template and BOL example serve different stages of the same task. Use the blank form to start from paper, the sample to see a completed layout, or the generator to prepare a document online.
Practical tip
Treat a general BOL template as a preparation tool. When a carrier provides or requires its own form, classification method or electronic process, use that required format for the actual shipment.
These templates are general preparation tools and do not replace current carrier, broker, customer, customs or government requirements.
Using this template
Can I print a blank bill of lading form?
Yes. Open the blank BOL template and use your browser to print it or save it as PDF.
Is this a straight bill of lading template?
The blank form and example are designed around a general straight BOL-style layout for basic shipment preparation. Carrier and contractual requirements vary.
Can I create a BOL online instead of handwriting the form?
Yes. The free Bill of Lading Generator lets you enter shipment details in the browser and print or save the result.
Prepare shipping paperwork regularly?
Shipping Documents Pro lets you save customers, products and shipment records, then reuse that information across related documents instead of rebuilding each form from a blank template.