The ________ is a contract between a carrier (e.g., a trucking company)and the seller of goods that dictates the details surrounding the shipment of goods.
A)bill of lading
B)sales invoice
C)picking ticket
D)remittance advice

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A bill of lading is a legal document that outlines the details of a shipment of goods, including the carrier, the buyer, the points of origin and destination, and the goods being transported. It serves as a contract between the carrier and the seller, protecting both parties in the event of damaged or lost goods. The other options (sales invoice, picking ticket, remittance advice) are also important documents in the shipping and logistics process, but they do not serve as the contract between the carrier and seller.

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