To ensure that this does not happen to you, let’s go over a few helpful hints for preparing your vehicle for transport. First, make sure your vehicle is clean before loading it onto the car carrier. Having the vehicle clean before loading will ensure that the driver will be able to do a detailed vehicle condition report know as bill of lading “B.O.L”. Second, make sure there are no items in the car and if you have to put some items in the vehicle make sure they are in the trunk weighing less than 100 pounds. This will protect your personal property from theft and D.O.T. weight limits. Finally, make sure the driver hands you a copy of the B.O.L for your records. A B.O.L is one of the most important documents you would need in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle.