In highway transport, which document serves as the shipping papers?

• A. Dangerous Cargo Manifest
• B. Bill of Lading
• C. Waybill/Consist
• D. Air Bill

Answer: (B)

Shipping papers in highway hazmat moves are the documents that accompany a shipment and provide the essential details about what’s being transported, who is shipping it, and how it should be handled. The Bill of Lading serves this role because it is the official record of the shipment, naming the shipper and consignee and describing the cargo. It can include the hazardous materials details required for regulation (such as hazard class, proper shipping name, UN number, and quantity), making it the practical document that travels with the vehicle and is used by the driver, carrier, and emergency responders to verify and manage the load. The other options relate to different modes or terminology and are not the standard highway shipping paper in this context.