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.