Effective: 5/31/2015
DOMESTIC Freight Routing Guide
Ross Stores, Inc. is a nationwide retailer with over 1200 stores in 35 states.
Freight is routed to one of our Ross Distribution Centers or a Consolidator
based on the TYPE of FREIGHT and WHERE THE GOODS ARE SHIPPING FROM.
For additional information visit us on the web at partners.rossstores.com
Ross Transportation Contact Phone Number: * (803)
396-2232 (Select from following options):
Option #1 – Customer Service
Option #2 – Routing Request Status
Option #3 – Delivery Appointments
* This is a voicemail number so please leave a message and a Ross associate will promptly return your call.
REQUEST FREIGHT ROUTING:
Use ONE of the following options (Routing requests will not be accepted over the phone nor via email):
1. Enter your shipment information at partners.rossstores.com
a. Click on the link Traffic Routing Tool
b. If you do not have access contact our Customer Service Representative at (803) 396-2232 – Option
#1
2. Fax your shipment information using the Ross Stores Domestic Routing Request Form.
a. Form provided at partners.rossstores.com
b. Click on link for Ross Stores Domestic Routing Request Form
PACKAGE TYPE ROUTING GUIDELINES:
FINE JEWELRY
1. Fine Jewelry purchase orders must be shipped prepaid via UPS or FedEx 2nd Day to the following address
ONLY:
Ross Procurement, Inc. – ECDC
1707 Shearer Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
GARMENT ON HANGER (GOH)
1. GOH Freight is defined as freight that needs to be transported in a special vehicle for hanging merchandise.
a. Only freight that has been purchased in this manner can be shipped as hanging.
b. All GOH must be sorted and loaded by PO #, Style, and Size.
c. Route as follows:
ORIGIN
ROUTING
NY Commercial Zone
(Zips 100-113 / 070-079)
Deliver Pre-Paid to Dynamic
Los Angeles Area
(Zips 900-918)
Pre-Paid: contact Performance Team
ROSSDD@performanceteam.net for scheduling
All Other Areas
Contact Ross Transportation
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CONTACT NUMBER
(201) 985-0300 Ext 1231 or
(973) 344-6300 Ext 1231 or
customerservice@dynamiconline.com
or login to www.dynamiconline.com
(562) 741-1368
(803) 396-2232 – Option #1
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CARTON FREIGHT
1. Carton Freight is defined as all other freight.
ORIGIN
WEIGHT
NY Commercial Zone
(Zips 100-113 / 070079)
Los Angeles Area
(Zips 900-918)
All Other Areas
ROUTING
CONTACT NUMBER
0.1 – 3000 lbs
Deliver Pre-Paid to Dynamic
(201) 985-0300 Ext 1231 or (973)
344-6300 Ext 1231 or
customerservice@dynamiconline.com
or login to www.dynamiconline.com
3001 lbs or More
Submit Routing Request
0.1 – 3000 lbs
Pre-Paid: contact Performance Team
ROSSDD@performanceteam.NET for
scheduling
3001 lbs or More
Submit Routing Request
1-15 cartons and 0.1-200
lbs
201 lbs or More
Ship Collect FedEx Ground to Closest
Ross DC
Submit Routing Request
(562) 741-1368
ROUTING PROCESS:
1. Request routing when ALL styles for the Purchase Order are ready to be shipped.
a. DO NOT request routing for freight that is not in your possession and is not available.
b. DO NOT request routing for Ross and dd’s freight on the same routing request
2. Routing can be requested 3 weeks prior to the Purchase Order’s start ship date. However, shipment pick up
will not be scheduled until the start ship unless authorized by Ross Transportation Department.
a. Cancelled PO’s or PO’s greater than 3 weeks prior to start ship date will not be routed.
3. Tracers will be provided within 24 hours of receiving the faxed routing request at Ross.
4. You will receive an email when a carrier has been assigned to pick up your shipment, provided we have your
correct email address. The Ross Bill of Lading (BOL) Number will be identified in the email. Be sure to include
Ross BOL Number on your Bill of Lading.
a. The assigned carrier will contact you to schedule a pick up for your shipment(s).
5. Normally freight is distributed to the Ross Distribution Centers based on the origin of the freight. There are
times when Ross will redirect freight to an alternate location. When the carrier calls to schedule an
appointment, they will advise you of the destination of your freight.
IF your freight is redirected, carton labels DO NOT have to be changed, however, the correct DC
address MUST be indicated on your Bill of Lading.
Acceptable Carton Label Addresses for Ross DCs
Ross Procurement, Inc. - East Coast DC, 1707 Shearer Drive - Carlisle, PA 17013
Ross Procurement, Inc. - South West DC, 3404 Indian Avenue - Perris, CA 92572
Ross Procurement, Inc. – Central Valley DC, 2801 Zachary Avenue - Shafter, CA 93263
Ross Procurement, Inc. - South East DC, Central Carolina Parkway - Fort Mill, SC 29715
Ross Procurement, Inc. - Rock Hill DC, 539 Springdale Road - Rock Hill, SC 29730
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* * DO NOT SHIP OR DELIVER SHOES TO: FORT MILL, SC or CARLISLE, PA * *
* * DO NOT SHIP OR DELIVER FINE JEWELRY or HIGH SECURITY TO: FORT MILL, SC; ROCK HILL, SC;
SHAFTER, CA or PERRIS, CA * *
* * DO NOT SHIP OR DELIVER ANY FREIGHT TO LOCATIONS OTHER THAN THE ROSS DC ADDRESSES LISTED
ABOVE * *
* * DO NOT MIX ROSS and dd’s DISCOUNTS FREIGHT ON SAME TRAILER * *
SHIPMENT PREPARATION:
1. Label ALL cartons with vendor warehouse name & address, PO number, Style, Color, Size and Quantity
2. Attach the packing Slip to the outside of the Lead Carton of the shipment. Attach a second copy of the
Packing Slip to Bill of Lading that is given to the carrier.
3. LTL shipments must be palletized.
4. Refer to link Vendor Shipping Guidelines at partners.rossstores.com for carton sizes, labeling, etc.
5. Ross and dd’s shipments CANNOT be shipped on the same trailer
BILL of LADING PREPARATION:
1. Combine ALL purchase orders shipped on the same day on one Bill of Lading.
a. The PO # and number of cartons for each PO must appear on the Bill of Lading
b. Please provide the driver with 2 copies of the Bill of Lading.
2. The Ross Bill of Lading # must be identified on your Bill of Lading.
3. LTL shipments (delivering to Ft. Mill, SC DC only) assigned to carrier FedEx Freight ECONOMY, you must
write on the BOL: “FedEx Freight ECONOMY”
a. When shipping FedEx – vendors please mark your BOL as COLLECT!
4. All other LTL shipments (delivering to DC’s other than Ft. Mill, SC) are assigned to carrier Conway.
FREIGHT LOADING:
1. SHIPPER is responsible to count, load and seal ALL freight.
a. This includes Multiple Stop Loads also.
b. Ross does not require its carriers to provide driver count or assist in loading.
2. SHIPPER is responsible to block the load to ensure it does not shift while in transit.
3. Ross carriers usually provide 53’ trailers, if your facility will not accommodate a 53’ trailer please advise at the
time of your routing request.
4. Due to Hours of Service Rules, Ross Stores requests that you load trailers within 2 hours.
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FREIGHT PAYMENT TERMS:
1. FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS –
a. To meet the terms of Freight Collect Shipments you must follow Ross Routing Procedures.
2. PRE-PAID FREIGHT –
a. Shipment preparation, Bill of Lading, and loading requirements still apply.
b. Your carrier must drop trailers at our facility with Ross Transportation Department approval.
3. DRIVER COLLECT –
a. Under NO circumstance will Ross Stores accept Driver Collect Shipments.
b. Any shipments sent Driver Collect will be refused.
Approved By/Title:
DeAnn Kiker, VP – Logistics & Transportation
Approval Date:
5/31/2015
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