Carmack Amendment: Part of Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. ยง 14706) - Governs carrier liability for loss or damage in interstate shipments, establishing uniform rules for carrier liability

Federal Bills of Lading Act: 49 U.S.C. ยง 80101-80116 - Regulates bills of lading in interstate and foreign commerce, including provisions for negotiable instruments and liability

Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act: Federal law that abolished the ICC but maintained federal regulation of interstate transportation, affecting BOL requirements

Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR - Contains detailed regulations for transportation and shipping documentation requirements

Hague Rules: International convention establishing uniform rules for bills of lading in international trade, potentially applicable for international shipments

Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of Hague Rules with modified liability limits and expanded scope, relevant for international maritime transport

Hamburg Rules: UN Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea, providing alternative framework for maritime transport documentation

Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention (pending ratification) addressing electronic commerce and door-to-door transport operations

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article on Documents of Title, governing bills of lading and warehouse receipts at state level

FMCSA Requirements: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations affecting documentation and safety requirements for freight transportation

Surface Transportation Board Regulations: Federal agency regulations governing freight transportation rates, routes, and services

Federal Maritime Commission Regulations: Maritime-specific regulations affecting ocean transport documentation and liability