Document Type

Bill of Lading Data Extraction

Extract structured data from any bill of lading format — PDF, scanned, faxed, or photographed thermal prints. Parsli's AI reads the document and returns clean, typed data for all [17 FMCSA-mandated fields](/blog/bill-of-lading-requirements-complete-guide). Try the [free BOL parser](/tools/bol-parser) for instant text extraction.

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What You Can Extract

Define your schema with any combination of these fields — or add your own custom fields.

Shipper Name & Address

Full shipper company name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code.

Consignee Name & Address

Receiver/consignee company name and full delivery address.

Description of Goods

Detailed description of cargo being shipped, including material type and condition.

Weight & Piece Count

Total shipment weight in pounds and number of pieces, pallets, or handling units.

Freight Class & NMFC Code

National Motor Freight Classification code and freight class for rating purposes.

PRO Number

Progressive/tracking number assigned by the carrier for shipment identification.

Special Instructions

Delivery instructions, temperature requirements, hazmat flags, or handling notes.

Carrier & Signatures

Carrier name, driver signature, pickup/delivery dates, and seal numbers.

Supported Formats

  • PDF BOLs
  • Scanned BOLs
  • Faxed BOLs
  • Thermal prints (photos)
  • Digital/eBOLs

Free Tools for Bills of Lading

Try these free browser-based tools. No sign-up required.

BOL Parser

Extract text from bills of lading instantly.

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PDF to Text

Extract text from BOL PDF documents.

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Image to Text (OCR)

Extract text from scanned or photographed BOLs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Parsli extract data from faded thermal BOL prints?

Yes. Parsli uses Google Gemini 2.5 Pro which reads faded thermal prints, low-contrast warehouse scans, and carbon copies better than traditional OCR.

Does it handle different BOL formats from different carriers?

Yes. The AI adapts to any BOL layout — UPS, FedEx, XPO, ODFL, or custom carrier formats — without template configuration.

Can I extract data from handwritten BOLs?

Yes. The AI can process handwritten entries on BOLs, though accuracy depends on legibility. Combine with the [logistics solution](/solutions/logistics-document-automation) for end-to-end automation.

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