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Guide for Freight Shipping

Freight Definition:  Items weighing at least 150 pounds are considered freight shipments, packages less than 150 are considered express shipments.

Preferred Long Haul Vendors

  • YRC – Yellow and Roadway (www.yrc.com)
    • 800-610-6500
  • FedEx Freight (www.fedex.com)
    • 866-393-4585

Preferred Short Haul Vendor

  • Dohrn (www.dorhn.com)
    • 800-747-0723
    • 800-747-3506 (rate quotes)
    • 309-558-2254 (billing questions)

On-Line Access:  YRC and FedEx Freight provide on-line access for creating labels, tracking shipments and ordering supplies.  Dohrn provides on-line tracking information.  For these services you will need to register as a user, if you need assistance contact our office.

Payment Method:  YRC and FedEx currently accept procurement card payment.  This is the most cost effective method for payment.  Dohrn will send the department an invoice, and then an E-Voucher will need to be created for payment.

Questions on freight, contact Erik Hoadley.

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