Condition report
A condition report is the marked diagram, and the photos, of the car at pickup and at delivery. The marks already there are pre-existing. New marks are the start of a damage claim. Look before you sign.
The condition report is the picture of the car at each handoff. It is often a diagram of the body with codes for chips, scratches, and dents, plus photos. The pickup copy is what the carrier says it received. The delivery copy is what you say you got back. The claim is the difference, plus anything the contract says about hidden damage.
What to do at the curb
Walk the car before the driver folds the ramp. Look at the roof, the bumper edges, and the wheels, not only the doors. If you disagree with a mark, say so and write it on the page. Take your own photos in daylight, with the VIN visible in at least one frame. If it is dark, use a flashlight and say on the form that the inspection was in the dark.
How it differs from the bill of lading
The bill of lading is the receipt. The regulation requires the consignor, the consignee, the origin, the destination, and a description of the freight. The condition report is the body of the car: the marks and the photos. They are often the same packet. Signing one without reading the other is how a scratch becomes "already there." RideShipper does not mark the form. Keep a copy. Your own phone photos are enough.