Federal Bill of Lading Act: Primary federal legislation (49 USC ยง 80101-80116) governing bills of lading in interstate commerce, establishing requirements for their issuance and legal validity
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - Federal law establishing legal equivalence of electronic signatures and records with paper documents and manual signatures
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act - Provides uniform state-level rules for electronic records and signatures in business transactions
Carmack Amendment: 49 U.S.C. ยง 14706 - Establishes uniform rules for carrier liability in interstate shipping and handling of loss/damage claims
Motor Carrier Act: Federal legislation governing motor carrier operations, including requirements for documentation and liability
FMCSA Regulations: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements governing safety standards and operational procedures for commercial motor vehicles
49 CFR Part 373: Federal regulations specifically addressing receipts and bills requirements for motor carriers
State Electronic Transaction Laws: Various state-specific laws governing electronic transactions and their validity within state jurisdictions
EDI Standards: Electronic Data Interchange standards for formatting electronic business documents including bills of lading
Data Protection Standards: Requirements for protecting electronic data, including storage, transmission, and security protocols for electronic bills of lading
USMCA Requirements: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement regulations affecting cross-border transportation documentation and procedures
Electronic Storage Requirements: Federal and state requirements for maintaining and storing electronic transportation documents and records
