How is a Bill of Lading generated within AscendTMS and what essential data does it contain?

• A. Generated only after delivery; contains driver name and route notes.
• B. Generated from load/shipment data; contains shipper, consignee, pickup/delivery addresses, carrier, equipment, rate/charges, terms, and references.
• C. Generated manually by the shipper; contains only payment terms.
• D. Generated from the Rate Card; contains pricing tiers only.

Answer: (B)

Understanding how a Bill of Lading is generated in AscendTMS and what data it contains.

In AscendTMS, the Bill of Lading is created from the load/shipment data. As you set up a shipment, the system pulls the key fields into the BOL so the document accurately reflects who is involved, where goods are moving from and to, and under what terms. The essential data included are the shipper and consignee, pickup and delivery addresses (and dates), the carrier and equipment, the rate and charges, the terms, and references such as purchase orders or internal shipment IDs. This structure ensures the BOL supports carrier handoff, billing, and tracking, and is produced as part of the shipment workflow rather than after delivery or from a rate card alone.