Any DCL customer can request a freight quote from the Trade & Transportation team. Before the quote can be provided, there are a few pieces of information that the DCL customer needs to provide. Below is a checklist of the necessary information needed to get a freight quote for both domestic and international shipments.
Domestic Checklist (for LTL or small parcel):
Ship from Location (e.g.: which warehouse)
Destination Zip Code
Pallet Count
Total Weight
Number of cartons
Dimensions
Example: Pallet size 48"x40"x50"
Class
Unique Requests (e.g.: lift gate)
Example: Liftgate service is required with freight that is too heavy to lift, and you don’t have a loading dock or forklift. Weight cut-offs for liftgate service depend on the carrier.
Dangerous Good
Check to confirm if the consignee requires a delivery appointment/ time slot to drop the freight.
Delivery Time (e.g.: 2-Day, 3-Day, 4-Day, 5 or more days)
International Checklist:
Shipper Information
Consignee Information
Product dims and specific requests
Pallet Count
Total Weight
Dangerous Good
INCO Terms
Broker (or Customs Clearance)
Unique Requests (e.g.: lift gate)
Check to confirm if the consignee requires a delivery appointment/ time slot to drop the freight.
Delivery Time (e.g: 2-Day, 3-Day, 4-Day, 5 or more days)
How to Submit a Request:
Once all required information is gathered, please submit it via email to the appropriate fulfillment email alias. They will then send the request to the Transportation team. The expected turnaround time is within 48 hrs.