Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 815 - Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 50 - Common Carriers
Subchapter 05 - Motor Carriers of Property
Part 1 - Transportation Provided by Motor Carriers of Property (815-RICR-50-05-1)
Section 815-RICR-50-05-1.11 - Information Required on Shipping Documents

1. Date of shipment made.

2. Name of shipper and point of origin - name of consignee and point of destination.

3. Number of packages and description of packages being transported.

4. Weight, hours, volume or other arrangements upon which the transportation charges are based.

5. The rate assessed and the amount of freight charges, and accessorial charges, if any, to be collected.

6. The bill of lading presented to the shipper of household goods must be the same or substantially similar to examples made available by the Motor Carriers Section of the Division and can be downloaded at: http://www.ripuc.ri.gov/rulesregs/divrules/APPB.pdf

7. A "Truth in Coverage" Statement must be attached to a bill of lading issued to the shipper of household goods. This statement must offer two options for the coverage of damaged goods: depreciated (actual) value and released value (with liability for the mover at no more than 60 cents per pound per article). The "Truth in Coverage" Statement must be the same as that made available by the Motor Carriers Section of the Division and can be downloaded at: http://www.ripuc.ri.gov/rulesregs/divrules/AppC.pdf

1. Date of tow

2. Time of day tow performed

3. Exact location of vehicle pickup

4. Odometer reading of tow truck when leaving terminal

5. Odometer reading of tow truck when arriving back at terminal

6. Vehicle registration number (vehicle towed)

7. Person who requested tow

8. Description of all charges exacted and total amount billed to customer

9. The bill of lading presented to the vehicle owner must be the same or substantially similar to examples made available by the Motor Carriers Section of the Division, adjusted to reflect applicable tariff provisions, and can be downloaded at: http://www.ripuc.ri.gov/rulesregs/divrules/AppD.pdf