Iowa Code r. 661-22.10 - Bills of lading or freight receipts

(1) Requirements. Every motor carrier operating under a motor carrier permit, except for those motor carriers transporting unprocessed agricultural and horticultural products and livestock, shall issue a bill of lading or receipt on the date freight is received for shipment. The bill of lading or receipt shall show the following:

a. Name of motor carrier.

b. Date and place received.

c. Name of consignor.

d. Name of consignee.

e. Destination.

f. Description of shipment.

g. Signature of motor carrier or agent issuing the bill of lading or receipt.

h. Freight described in apparent good order unless an exception is noted.

(2) Retention. There shall be one copy of the bill of lading or receipt for the consignor, one for the consignee and one to be kept by the motor carrier. The copy may be either paper or electronic except that a bill of lading or receipt of freight consisting of hazardous materials must be a paper copy as required in accordance with 49 CFR Part 172 . The motor carrier shall carry a copy of the bill of lading or receipt with the cargo and shall show the total of all charges made for the movement of freight. The motor carrier shall keep the bill of lading or receipt for a period of not less than one year. At any reasonable time, the bill of lading or receipt is subject to inspection by the department's representatives and any peace officer.

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Iowa Code r. 661-22.10

ARC 5047C, IAB 6/3/20, effective 7/8/20; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/26/23

ARC 5047C, IAB 6/3/2020, effective 7/8/2020; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/26/2023