A bill of lading is the shipping paper used when transporting a product via which mode?

• A. Air
• B. Highway Truck
• C. Rail
• D. Water

Answer: (B)

Shipping papers are required for hazmat shipments, and the form used depends on the transport mode. For road transport by truck, the bill of lading is the shipping paper. It carries essential details about the hazard, including the proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, packing group, quantity, and the shipper and consignee, along with emergency contact information. This information stays with the shipment and is what first responders and carriers use to identify the material and determine the correct actions at stops or incidents.

In contrast, other modes use different documents: air uses an air waybill, water uses an ocean bill of lading, and rail uses a railroad waybill. Because the scenario specifies the bill of lading as the shipping paper, the mode described is highway truck.