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Routing and Shipping Guide - USA Operations

  
     
  Packaging  
  All freight must be shipped in accordance with the latest EMD Packaging Requirements Instruction Guide (PDF - 898 KB), and/or any specific parts packaging instructions received in writing from
Electro-Motive. Additionally, please be sure to observe the following:		  
 
  • Do not mix freight being shipped to different receiving docks on the same pallet. This is applicable for the LaGrange and Hodgkins facilities. The EMD purchase order will specify the designated receiving dock (LaGrange G, H, or N, Hodgkins P or U). If the dock is not specified, call your EMD Supplier Planner.
  • You should combine material purchased on different purchase orders with the same dock destinations, unless you have received specific written orders from EMD advising you differently.
  • If your material is not to be double stacked, please refer to the latest edition of the National Motor Freight Classification manual for proper marking and labeling instructions.
  • All packages need to be labeled or tagged. The EMD purchase order number(s) and address with the dock designation is to be noted on the label or tag.

Example:
Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
9301 W. 55th St., Dock H
La Grange, IL 60525
P.O. 322777

  
     
  Bill of Lading Preparation  
  In order to insure that all shipments are properly delivered and accurately billed, please note the following:  
 
  • Issue a separate bill of lading for each EMD dock destination. Be sure to include the dock designation in the address on the bill of lading, as was noted above in the packaging instructions
  • EMD purchase order(s) must be clearly shown on the bill of lading
  • Routing section - routed per Schneider Logistics SLI#__________
  • Show carrier as advised by SLI
  • Indicate: Carrier Billing: Electro-Motive c/o U.S. Bank Freight Payment Services (paperless system-paid upon completion of load through SLI)
  
 

When the F.O.B. terms shown on the purchase order are "Ex-works or FOB SP", and the material is being sent to an EMD location, please mark the bill of lading "Collect".
When the F.O.B. terms shown on the purchase order are "Ex-works or FOB SP" and the material is being sent to a NON - EMD location, the bill of lading MUST be consigned to: "Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. care of (non EMD Location) marked "Collect Third Party Billing".

Prepayment and invoicing of freight charges to EMD is not allowed on any shipments purchased under F.O.B. terms "Ex-works or FOB SP" unless a written request and acknowledgment is in place with the EMD Transportation Department & EMD Purchasing Staff. EMD will automatically debit the freight charges from your material invoice if you incorrectly use prepay and add.		  
 
  • Do not insure or show a released value on the bill of lading, unless specifically instructed to do so in writing by EMD.
  • Do not ship C.O.D. to EMD; we will refuse the freight at our dock and instruct the carrier to return it to the supplier at their expense.
  
     
  Carrier Response Time  
  The EMD routed less then truckload and truckload carriers are bound by contract to pick up your freight within 24 hours (next day) of dispatch call to our 3rd Party Logistics provider  
     
  Carrier Selection  
 

All trailers longer than 40 feet cannot be more than 10 years old. For details, see Carrier Selection Options.