Can the details specified in the bill of lading serve as proof of the freight’s weight?
- Yes, the freight’s weight indication in the bill of lading serves as proof of the correct weight, within a margin of 20% above or below the indicated weight.
- Correct answer: Yes.
- No, the weight indicated in the bill of lading is not a final, solid and accepted fact.
- Yes, but only for freights in a maximum weight of 10,000 kg.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Yes.
The weight written in the bill of lading serves as proof of the freight's weight, with no maximum-weight condition and no percentage margin attached. This is why the recorded weight must be accurate, and the driver should make sure the freight being carried matches the bill of lading and does not exceed the vehicle's permitted weight.