INBOUND ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS

JANUARY 2017

We ask your cooperation and compliance with the following routing instructionsONLY if The Johnson Smith Company is responsible for the shipping charges. Non-compliance with these instructions or unauthorized use of non-listed carriers will result in a charge back for any additional costs charged to Johnson Smith Company plus an additional $100.00 accounting fee charge back.

THIS ROUTING GUIDE SUPERCEDES ALL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATED ON OUR PURCHASE ORDERS.

It is the shipper’s responsibility to follow the guidelines below or you will be subject to a chargeback if The Johnson Smith Company incurs additional freight charges due to any oversight on your part.

PLEASE REVIEW THESE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY!

When shipping via UPS, ship UPS GROUND COLLECT, under the “BILL TRANSPORTATION CHARGES” option, select the “BILL TO RECEIVER” and enter our UPS shipper number: 574332. If you cannot comply with the method of shipment you are instructed to use, YOU MUST CONTACT DOMINIC LAMILZA (941-747-5566, ext#310) or DIANNA LAMILZA (ext#327)prior to shipping.

NOTE: The single most important piece of information that MUST BE NOTED IN EACH LOCATION we request is our PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER. Failure to include our PO# in any area we request will result in an administrative charge back fee of $100.00. This does not apply if you are drop shipping directly to our customers.

CONFIRMING PURCHASE ORDERS

When you confirm receiving a purchase order, we assume the purchase will be shipped in its entirety on the ship date requested. If you cannot ship any purchase order in its entirety on the ship date requested, you must notify us immediately according to the instructions on the purchase order.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Clearly mark each carton with shipper and consignee name, address, and Johnson Smith Company Purchase Order Number, JSCo item number and Item Quantity in each carton.
  1. If you are shipping via truck freight, indicate the total number of cartons, number of pallets, weight, freight description, freight class, and Johnson Smith Company PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER on all carriers’ Bills of Lading.
  1. Palletize and stretch wrap all cartons securely. We cannot be responsible for missing cartons if they are not properly secured. If cartons are lost in transit the cost of goods will be deducted from your invoice. Combine multiple orders on one Bill of Lading.Our PO number and address must be indicated on each carton.
  1. If you are shipping via UPS Ground, you must enter the PO# in the reference #1 or #2 location or the ATTENTION FIELD of the UPS system or UPS form. If you fail to enter the PO number you will be liable to a $100.00 charge back.
  1. Fill out the Advanced Shipment Notification form at
  1. DROP SHIPPING: Please follow specific DROP SHIPPING routing guide.
  1. If you do not have a daily UPS pick up, call Dominic LaMilza: 941-747-5566, ext#310 for routing instructions.
  1. MULTIPLE PO’S: If you have been asked to ship more than one PO and the total weight of these PO’s weigh more than 200 lbs, follow guidelines below regarding shipments over 200 lbs.

PASSAGE OF TITLE AND INSURANCE

INSURING PACKAGES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SHIPPER. The provision of transportation charges relates to the cost of freight only and has no effect on passage of title. Passage of title will occur upon inspection of merchandise and acceptance by us. The completion of inspection shall not discharge you from liability in damages or warranty of product. If the shipper chooses to purchase additional Declared Value or Asset Protection to cover the contents of their cartons, the premium is the responsibility of the shipper. Any charges billed to The Johnson Smith Company will be billed back to you.

OVERSIZED CARTONS

Oversized Cartons: For authorization to ship any oversized carton, you must contact Dominic LaMilza at dominic.lamilza@ johnsonsmith.com OR Dianna LaMilza at . An oversized carton is any carton where the girth + length total more than 84 inches.

SHIPPING LOCATION AND UPS NUMBERS

ALL ORDERS MUST BE SHIPPED TO:

Johnson Smith Company: 4514 19th Street Court East, Bradenton, FL 34203

CARRIER SELECTION

UNDER 200 LBS.(Individual cartons may not exceed 50 lbs. ……………….UPS GROUND

Oversize cartons are NOT acceptable.)COLLECT

1 – 199 lbs. UPS GROUND Collect Service …………………………... UPS# 574332

200 or moreEmail:

NOTE: When contacting us for routing instructions, email the following information to:

  • Purchase order number(s)
  • Cartons
  • Pallet count AND dimensions (L x W x H) and weight of each pallet
  • Class
  • NMFC#
  • Shipper name and contact person
  • Address being shipped from

NOTE: We will use the information you provide us to determine the best method of shipment. If any of the information you provide us is not correct and the Johnson Smith Company incurs additional freight charges because of this, you will be charged back the difference and a $25.00 accounting fee.

ALL SHIPMENTS OVER 200 LBS: EMAIL:

EMAIL INVOICES TO:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our routing guide is updated January 1st of EVERY YEAR. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a current routing guide. THANK YOU!