Rail to truck to terminal. Where’s the BOL?
Intermodal freight changes hands multiple times. Each handoff is a chance for paperwork to get lost, delayed, or mixed up between terminals.
The real cost
Terminal handoff gaps
Paper BOLs get left at terminals, lost in the handoff between rail and dray. The container moves but the paper doesn’t.
Multiple parties
Shipping line, rail operator, dray carrier, terminal, receiver. Each party needs the BOL, and paper can only be in one place at a time.
Container matching
Matching the right BOL to the right container at a busy terminal is harder when you’re sorting through paper.
How BOLinkz works for intermodal
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Digital from origin
The shipper uploads the BOL digitally. It’s available to every party from the moment it’s created.
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Accessible at every handoff
At terminals, rail yards, or the final delivery — the BOL is on your phone. No paper to transfer between parties.
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POD at final delivery
When the dray driver delivers to the receiver, they sign electronically. The complete journey is documented end-to-end.
What you get
Instant Sharing
Send any document via text or email with a magic link. No app download needed — works in any browser.
Party System
Add your broker, dispatcher, or carrier to any load. Everyone sees updates the moment they happen.
Digital Vault
Every BOL and POD stored securely in one place. No door pockets, no lost papers, no crumpled receipts.
E-Signatures
Receivers sign on their phone at the dock. GPS-stamped, time-stamped, legally binding under the ESIGN Act.
“I was at a Pilot just outside Kansas City, dumping my trash bag, and my bills went right in with it. I showed up at the receiver empty-handed and embarrassed. That day I said never again. That's why BOLinkz exists.”
Cameryn Smith
Founder & driver — 7½ years OTR
Frequently asked questions
Can all parties see the same BOL?
Yes. Add each party to the load’s party. The shipping line, terminal, dray carrier, and receiver all see the same documents.
Does it work at terminal gates?
Yes. Pull up the BOL and container info on your phone at the gate. No paper to hand over and potentially lose.
Can I track the BOL across modes?
The BOL stays in the vault throughout the entire journey. Whether it’s on rail, at a terminal, or on a dray truck, the digital document is always accessible.
What about chassis interchange documents?
Attach any PDF to the load — chassis interchange receipts, terminal gate passes, inspection reports. Everything together.
One BOL. Every mode. Every handoff.
Intermodal operators are eliminating paper gaps across the supply chain.
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