Freight Bill/Invoice Templates

A freight bill serves the purpose of a legal agreement between the shipper and the carrier. Since it acts as an agreement, it should be signed by both carrier and shipper. All the details related to the transaction are also added to the freight bill.

The freight bill is valid for proof of payment made to the shipper. You can add different details to this bill according to your business’s requirements.

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What are the details of the freight bill?

Like any other bill, the details added to the freight bill also depend on your business. The main details are:

  1. Name of the shipper and the receiver
  2. Contact details of shipper and receiver
  3. Address of the shipper and the receiver
  4. Provide details about the goods to be shipped, such as the total price, weight, and quantity.

The carrier is responsible for knowing the type of goods it is transporting, as the state’s law requires the airline to check them. Certain types of goods are illegal to transport without special permission.

The carrier company can get into trouble if it transports such goods unknowingly. State laws also specify the method of shipping.

The freight bill is essential for the shipper and the carrier to sign, as it acts as a contract between both parties. The airline should check if all the items have been loaded onto the truck before signing the freight bill, as it is his responsibility to ensure the successful delivery of the goods.

The receiver should also check if he has received all the goods before signing the freight bill. Both the shipper and the receiver obtain a copy of the freight bill.

Initially, the shipper keeps a copy of the freight bill and sends one copy to the receiver. The carrier also receives the goods, which he signs and ensures that the goods have been received.

The freight bill calculates the appropriate payment due to the customer company. The charges are defined by the type of goods transported in the kind of vehicle-based on the terms and conditions. The billing invoice is much more comprehensive as different pieces of relevant information are a must in such a bill. The bill is sent to the client company to request it along with the sender company’s due date and authentic signatures.

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Freight bill template

Format: MS Excel [.xlsx]

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Freight Bill Template

Format: MS Excel [.xlsx]