Virginia Code 46.2-2158: Bill of lading.
A. A bill of lading shall be issued.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 46.2-2158
- Household goods: means personal effects and property used or to be used in a dwelling, when transported or arranged to be transported (i) between residences or (ii) between a residence and a storage facility with the intent to later transport to a residence. See Virginia Code 46.2-2100
- Tare weight: means the weight of a truck before being loaded at a shipper's residence or place of business, including the pads, dollies, hand-trucks, ramps and other equipment normally used in the transportation of household goods shipments. See Virginia Code 46.2-2100
- Vehicle: means every device in, on or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a highway, except personal delivery devices and devices moved by human power or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. See Virginia Code 46.2-100
B. A bill of lading shall contain the following information:
1. Name, address and telephone number of the household goods carrier.
2. Agreed pick-up period of time, the actual pick-up date and agreed delivery date or the agreed period of time within which delivery of the shipment is expected at destination.
3. True copies of the gross and tare weight tickets shall be attached to the bill of lading as soon as such weight tickets are obtained. If the shipper is present at the weighing, he shall then be given a copy of the gross and tare weight tickets upon request, otherwise, he shall be given a copy thereof at destination upon request.
4. The number of the vehicle onto which the shipment is loaded.
5. Amount of charges and method of payment of total tariff charges.
6. Total amount required to be paid in cash, postal money order, traveler’s check, cashier’s check, bank treasurer’s check, bank wire transfer, or approved credit card to relinquish possession of a C.O.D. shipment.