Freight checklists you can use at the dock

Print this checklist

Cargo damage photos

Use this when freight arrives crushed, torn, wet, shifted or otherwise damaged.

Open the cargo-damage photo checklist.

OS&D

Use this when freight is over, short or damaged at delivery.

Open the OS&D checklist.

Bill of lading checklist

Use this before release to catch shipment information that can cause rating, classification or delivery disputes.

Open the BOL checklist.

Packing list checklist

Use this when the receiver needs to confirm what is inside the shipment and how it matches the BOL or order.

Open the packing-list checklist.

Delivery checklist

Use this at the receiving dock before the driver leaves.

Open the delivery checklist.

Checklists already built into other guides

You do not need a second version of these:

• Before the truck arrives — staging, weights, counts, paperwork and pickup readiness
• Truck and pallet loading guide — loading and forklift checks
• Freight quote information — shipment details and what to send your broker
• Reefer airflow and loading — reefer pre-load check
• Accessorial charges — information that helps prevent unexpected service charges

Send this to your broker

Copy this block into an email and fill in what you know.

SUBJECT: Freight Quote Request

Origin:
Company / facility:
Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Pickup date:
Pickup hours:
Appointment required?:
Dock, forklift or ground-level loading?:
Pickup contact:
Pickup contact phone:

Destination:
Company / facility:
Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Requested delivery date:
Delivery hours:
Appointment required?:
Dock, forklift or ground-level unloading?:
Delivery contact:
Delivery contact phone:

Freight:
Commodity:
Number of pallets / pieces:
Dimensions of each pallet / piece:
Total weight:
Stackable?:
Temperature controlled?:
Required temperature:
Hazardous material?:
Special handling:
Liftgate needed?:
Residential pickup or delivery?:
Multiple stops?:

Additional notes: