Shipping Expectation Fact Sheet

Shipping Expectations & Guidelines
Required notification before shipping.
Email FDC Logistics Team at [email protected]
Dakota Warehouse:
1313 E Saint Patrick St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Monday - Friday 700am -3:30pm
Appointment needed, call 605-389-3344
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Dakota Warehouse has no overhead lift capabilities on site, such as a crane or gantry.
Any shipment needing special handling other than forklift or pallet jack, such as overhead lift/crane, must get approval from FDC Logistics Team 2 weeks in advance prior to shipping for coordination.
Dakota Warehouse does not have any ground level dock doors. Dakota Warehouse has a variety of unloading equipment. See DW Facts Sheet listed below.

Domestic shipments to the warehouse that arrive with no notification, BOL, or are beyond the warehouse handling capabilities are subject to be returned to vendor. It is the duty of the shipper and/or vendor to ensure the proper equipment, support, and securement is being used to ship the cargo. Please also notify the FDC Logistics Team of the type of equipment the cargo is being shipped on prior to shipping. If you have questions or are needing help, please contact the Logistics Team at [email protected].
*Damaged shipments from vendors will be rejected*

Choosing Your Trailer:
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Flatbed/Conestoga
o Shipments arriving on flatbeds and conestogas may not be able to fit through the warehouse doors or will be extremely difficult to bring into the warehouse.
▪ Items over 8 feet in length and/or over 8,000 lbs.

▪ Items exceeding dock door dimensions. (See attached factsheet) o Items that can be brought into the warehouse must be able to get forklift forks under from the end.
o Items that need to go into the warehouse and do not meet the criteria above will need prior approval or may be rejected.
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Stepdeck / Dropdeck / Lowboy / Double drop
o Items shipped on these trailer types will not be able to be brought into the warehouse unless special arrangements have been made and approved.

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Dry van – fully enclosed trailer.
o Freight must be palletized or crated.
▪ Items over 8 feet in length must have approval
▪ Items exceeding 8,000 lbs must have approval or be shipped on another trailer type.
▪ Items exceeding dock door dimensions will not be unloaded. (See attached factsheet)
o Items that can be brought into the warehouse must be able to get forklift forks under from the end.

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Containers – 40 ft or 20 ft
o Must be shipped with doors facing to the rear of the trailer.