dd’s Discounts Freight Routing Guide

dd’s Discount operates more than 50stores in 4 states. Freight is routed to either a DdsDiscountDistributionCenter or Consolidator based on the SIZE OF SHIPMENTS and WHERE THE GOODS ARE SHIPPING FROM.

Dd’s Transportation Contact Phone Number: 803-396-2232Option #4

DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS

Request Routing

To Request Freight Routing use one of the following options:

  1. Fax you shipment information to 803-396-7202 using the Dds Discount Routing Request Fax Form provided.
  2. Enter your shipment information at the Dds Discount Transportation Web Site. Contact our Customer Service Representative at 803.396.2232 option 1 to obtain access to this site.

Routing Guidelines

ORIGIN / ROUTING
0.1lbs.-200 lbs. / 1-15 Cartons / 201lbs. to 2999 lbs. /Less than 750 cft / 3000lbs or More
NJ07000-07999; 08800-08899
NY 10000-11399 / Ship Pre-paid to Selective Distribution 19 Crows Mill RoadKeasbey, NJ08332
732-738-6900 / Ship Pre-paid to Selective Distribution 19 Crows Mill RoadKeasbey, NJ08332
732-738-6900 / Contact Dds Discount Transportation for Routing
CA 90000-91899 / Deliver Pre-paid to Gale 12816 Shoemaker Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA90670
562-741-1368 / Deliver Pre-paid to Gale 12816 Shoemaker Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA90670
562-741-1368
All other areas / Ship Collect via Federal Express – Ground to Closest DC: Moreno Valley DC17800 Perris Blvd. Moreno Valley, CA 92551 or East Coast DC, 1707 Shearer Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013. / Contact Dds Discount Transportation for Routing

Routing Process

  1. Request for routing when all styles for the purchase order are ready for shipment.Do NOT request routing for freight that is not in your possession.
  2. Request for routing by using our website or by fax.
  1. Routings can be requested 3 weeks prior to the purchase order’s start ship date; however shipment pick up will not be scheduled until the ship window. Cancelled POs or POs greater than 3 weeks prior to start ship date will not be routed.
  2. Provide the following details:
  3. Vendor Name
  4. Pick Up Location Warehouse Name
  5. Pick Up Location Address
  6. Pick Up Location Contact Name
  7. Pick Up Location Contact Phone Number
  8. Fax Number
  9. Pick Up Number – Your internal reference number. The carrier will refer to this number when calling to schedule a pickup appointment.
  10. Dds DiscountPO-Purchase Order Number(s)
  11. Number of Units per PO
  12. Number of Cartons per PO
  13. Weight in Pounds per PO
  14. Cubic Feet per PO – To calculate:
  15. Multiply length times width times height of 1 carton in inches to determine the cubic inches for 1 carton.
  16. Divide the cubic inches by 1728 to get cubic feet.
  17. Multiply the cubic feet for 1 carton times the total number of carton contained in the shipment.

Package type of freight per PO – CTN=cartons; CTN2HANG=On hangers in cartons; GOH=Garment on hanger.

  1. Tracers will be provided within 24 hours of receiving the routing request at Dds Discount.
  2. You will receive an email when a carrier has been assigned to pick up your freight as long as we have your email address. The dd’s Bill of Lading Number will be identified in the email, please include the dd’s BOL number on your BOL.
  3. The assigned carrier will contact you to schedule an appointment to pick up the shipment(s).
  4. Normally freight is distributed to the dd’s Distribution Centers based on the origin of the freight (See chart below)
  5. Occasionally dd’s Discount will redirect freight to an alternate location. When the carrier calls to schedule an appointment, they will advise of your freights destination. If your freight is redirected, carton labels do NOT have to be changed, however the correct DC address must be indicated on the bill of lading.

ORIGIN-Vendor Warehouse Location / DESTINATION-dd’s DiscountDC
AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WI & WV / East CostDC,
1707 Shearer Dr, Carlisle, PA17013
AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA & WY / Moreno ValleyDC
17800 Perris Blvd.Moreno Valley, CA 92551

Freight Payment Terms

  • Freight Collect shipments – To meet the terms of Freight Collect Shipments, you must follow Dds Discount Routing Procedures.
  • Pre-Paid Freight –Shipment preparation, bill of lading and loading requirements still apply. Your carrier must make a delivery appointment in advance by calling 803-396-2232 option # 3.
  • Driver Collect – Under No Circumstances will Dds Discount accept Driver Collect Shipments. Any shipments sent Driver Collect will be refused.

Shipment Preparation

  1. Label all cartons with your warehouse name and address, Purchase Order Number, Style, Color, Size and Quantity.
  2. Attach the Packing Slip to the outside of the Lead Carton. Provide a second copy of the Packing Slip to the Carrier along with the Bill of Lading.

Bill of Lading Preparation

  1. Combine all purchase orders shipped the same day on one Bill of Lading. The PO # and number of cartons for each purchase order must appear on Bill of Lading.
  2. The dd’s Bill of Lading Number must be identified on your Bill of Lading.
  3. For freight that meets the NJ and NY consolidation requirements, please address your freight to: dd Discounts c/o Selective Distribtuion 19 Crows Mill Road Keasbey NJ 08832.
  4. For freight that meets the LA consolidation requirements, please address your freight to :dd Discounts c/o Gale 12816 Shoemaker Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
  5. For all other freight, the carrier will provide the destination of your freight.

Freight Loading

  1. Shipper is responsible to count, load and seal all freight. Dds Discount does not require its carriers to provide driver count or driver assist in loading. If this service is needed, it must be requested and approved in advance of shipment.
  2. If the driver is picking up Multiple Stop Loads, shipper is still responsible to count, load and seal.
  3. It is the shipper’s responsibility to block the load, to ensure it does not shift while in transit.

IMPORT SHIPMENTS

Vendor Direct/Point of Entry Shipments

  1. After Customs release, please email to or fax the following documents to the attention of the Import Department at (803) 396-7214. We will then process and assign a carrier to pickup up.
  2. Delivery Order
  3. Packing List
  4. Container Breakdown, noting carton count for each PO.
  5. A Signed Copy by US Customs of the CF3461.
  6. Allow 3 working days for pick up on FCL shipments; Allow 5 working days for pick up on LCL Shipments
  1. You will be notified of any pick up delays. Dds Discount is not responsible for:
  • Delays due to cancelled Purchase Orders
  • Purchase Orders Shipped Early
  • Freight not paid
  • Demurrage charges resulting from the Delivery Order not being received in a timely manner
  • Storage, Handling, Pallet or Forklift Fees
  • Customs or FDA Hold/Exams
  • Broker/Vendor should make arrangements for movements pending any exam.
  • PierPASS Fees
  1. If Dds Discount Freight is shipped on the same container with freight for DD’s Stores:
  2. dd’s Discounts freight must be Tail Loaded
  3. The Delivery Order and Paperwork must clearly state the Container with the dd’s Discounts Freight.
  4. We must be able to clearly identify the PO and carton count of the dd’s mdse.
  5. Please provide a container load plan if available.
  6. Please email all inquiries to .

WE CAN NOT SUBMIT FOR ROUTING WITHOUT ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION

VENDOR NAME;
PICKUP WAREHOUSE:
PICKUP ADDRESSS
CONTACT NAME:
CONTACT PHONE:
CONTACT FAX:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
PICKUP NUMBER:
PO# / PIECES / CARTONS / WEIGHT / CUBIC FEET / PACKAGE TYPE / PALLETS / ARE PALLETS STACKABLE?
Y OR N
Y OR N
Y OR N
Y OR N
Y OR N
Y OR N
Y OR N

Please indicate Package Type: CTN-freight is in cartons; CTN2HANG-freight is on hangers in cartons; GOH-freight is hung on hangers. Only merchandise purchased as GOH can be shipped GOH.

COMMENTS:

Tracer/Delivery Order Number:

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