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May household goods motor carriers require shippers to sign blank documents before loading a shipment?

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FMCSA-HHG-375.501-Q001-RESCINDED.docx (26.48 KB)

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on June 27, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  See FMCSA-FR-87FR24431(2022-04-26).

FMCSA-HHG-375.501-Q001


Household Goods Shipping Documents

§ 375.501 – Must I write up an order for service?

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: May household goods motor carriers require shippers to sign blank documents before loading a shipment?
 
Guidance: No, movers may not require shippers to sign blank documents before loading a shipment. Movers may provide blank documents to shippers for information purposes only.

Regulatory Topic: : Household Goods Shipping Documents
Effective Date: Monday, August 15, 2011
Issued Date: Monday, August 15, 2011