Real-Life Communication
Shippers and receivers are required to write up documents called
weigh bills or bills of lading. These documents must be included with each
shipment that is sent out. The bill of lading describes the items in the shipment,
their weight and where the shipment is going. It remains with the shipment
until it is delivered. Each package is itemized.
Upon delivery, the
shipper-receiver at the other end will check the bill of lading carefully
to ensure that all items have arrived as described on the form, and that everything
is accurate.
"If there are errors, the bill of lading will show what
is wrong or what is missing in the shipment," says Joe Chand.
In your
job as shipper for Nuts and Bolts Hardware Distribution, you are preparing
an order for shipment to a customer, Johnson Supplies, Inc. Your shipment
contains three tanks of propane weighing 100 pounds each, one box of light
bulbs weighing 20 pounds, two kegs of glue weighing 50 pounds each, and three
cartons of hardware at 75 pounds each.
Complete the bill of lading.
Bill
of Lading
Nuts and Bolts Hardware Distribution
123 Main St.
Mytown,
U.S.A.
Ship to:
Date:
Quantity:Â Â Â Â
Packages:Â Â Â Â Weight:
Total Number of Packages:
Total
Weight:
Signature: