What is a BOL? Bill of Lading for Fuel Delivery
A BOL (Bill of Lading) is the primary shipping document for fuel delivery. It serves as a receipt, a contract of carriage, and a document of title — recording what fuel was loaded, where it came from, and where it's going. Every fuel delivery in the United States requires a BOL.
How It Relates to Fuel Delivery
A fuel BOL typically includes the terminal or loading rack name and location, carrier name and truck/trailer number, product type and grade (ULSD, dyed diesel, gasoline grade, etc.), gross and net gallons loaded, temperature-corrected volume, loading date and time, and destination information.
The BOL travels with the fuel from terminal to delivery point. Upon delivery, the driver records actual gallons delivered (which may differ slightly from loaded gallons due to temperature changes during transit) and obtains a signature. This signed BOL becomes the proof of delivery.
BettyJet provides digital copies of all BOLs through the customer portal at app.bettyjet.com. This means you can verify every delivery, reconcile invoices against actual volumes, and maintain compliance records without paper filing systems.
Why It Matters for BettyJet Customers
BOLs are your proof that you received the fuel you ordered. BettyJet ensures you receive BOL copies for every delivery, accessible anytime through our customer portal, so you always have documentation for accounting, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a BOL and a POD?
A BOL (Bill of Lading) is created when fuel is loaded at the terminal and travels with the shipment. A POD (Proof of Delivery) is the signed confirmation that fuel was delivered to the destination. The signed BOL often serves as the POD.
How long should I keep fuel BOLs?
Most businesses should retain fuel BOLs for at least 3-5 years for tax and compliance purposes. If you use dyed (tax-exempt) diesel, keep records for at least 7 years. BettyJet stores digital copies in your portal indefinitely.
Related Terms
ULSD stands for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel — a cleaner-burning diesel fuel containing no more than 15 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur. Since 2006, the EPA has required all on-road diesel sold in the United States to meet the ULSD standard, replacing Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) which contained up to 500 ppm of sulfur.
Dyed DieselDyed diesel — also called red diesel or off-road diesel — is standard ULSD fuel that has been dyed red to indicate it is exempt from federal and state road taxes. It is chemically identical to on-road diesel but costs significantly less because the tax (typically $0.40-0.60/gallon) is not applied.
Wet HosingWet hosing is the practice of fueling vehicles or equipment directly from a mobile fuel truck rather than from a stationary storage tank. The fuel truck pulls up to each vehicle and fills it on-site — no bulk tank, no pump, no infrastructure required.
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