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Motor Freight Information
For the big stuff commonly sold by Dogwood Ceramic Supply...
often with shipments weighing hundreds or thousands...
...or even tens of thousands of pounds...
... the only practical means to deliver the order is palletize the order and ship by a trucking company....
...such as YRC (Yellow-Roadway Crop), Dogwood Ceramic Supply's exclusive carrier for bulk (LTL) shipments.
Basic Motor Freight Information
Unlike UPS charges, freight charges are extremely complicated as the freight rates are based upon the weight of the shipment, density of the goods, ease of handling, damage rate versus cost of the goods, distance traveled and the volume of freight handled between origin and destination for the freight company as well as services required at the origin and destination. In other words there is no "one size fits all" for freight pricing.
Even with all the variables involved Dogwood Ceramic Supply has prepared an Estimated Motor Freight Rate Table, including Dogwood Ceramic Supply's Freight Service Fee, for customer planning and comparison purposes. The Estimated Motor Freight Rate Table was computed at 500, 1000 and 2000 lb shipping weights of NMFC Freight Class 50 Moist Clay to schools, colleges and commercial locations with dock or other dedicated off loading capabilities for major cities and geographic points across the Southern USA via Yellow-Roadway Corp. Yellow-Roadway Corp, simply known as YRC, is Dogwood Ceramic Supply's exclusive freight carrier due their extensive network of terminals across the USA.
The Estimated Motor Freight Rates do not include any accessorial charges, such as residential fees or liftgate fees for locations without dedicated off loading capabilities. To avoid residential surcharges just request delivery to the closest YRC freight terminal for pickup during normal business hours. With more terminals than any other carrier in the USA, there is a great chance that there will be a YRC terminal quite close to you. Just as example, YRC has 17 freight terminals in the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama plus the Memphis Tennessee terminal which provides service to NW Mississippi.
While freight rates may be complicated, one key advantage to freight shipments is the simple fact that doubling the weight shipped does not double the shipping rate. In fact, for most customers within a few hundred miles of Dogwood Ceramic Supply, doubling the weight will not increase the freight rate a single penny.
Please Note: Some companies view shipping charges as a source of money to greatly enhance their profit margins. Dogwood Ceramic Supply feels that the customer desires fair and equitable pricing on the products purchased and the same standard should also apply to the shipping costs. Always remember, the Landed Cost, or the cost of the product after freight charges are added to product price, is extremely important and should be considered when comparing prices between competing vendors.
Dogwood Ceramic Supply 2011 Estimated Motor Freight Rates
2011 Freight Rates, Class 50, shipped from Zip Code 39503, for delivery within 50 miles of the destination freight terminal.
Rates have been adjusted to include Dogwood Ceramic Supply's Freight Service Fee.
Estimated freight rates are provided for budgeting and planning purposes and may not reflect the actual freight charges.
| 500 lbs | 1000 lbs | 2000 lbs | |
| Mississippi | |||
| Gulfport | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Hattiesburg | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Jackson | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Meridian | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Columbus | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Greenville | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Tupelo | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Louisiana | |||
| New Orleans | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Baton Rouge | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Lafayette | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Alexandria | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Monroe | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Shreveport | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Alabama | |||
| Mobile | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Montgomery | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Birmingham | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Dothan | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Huntsville | 120.00 | 120.00 | 180.00 |
| Tennessee | |||
| Memphis | 120.00 | 120.00 | 160.00 |
| Chattanooga | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Nashville | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Knoxville | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Georgia | |||
| Atlanta | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Albany | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Augusta | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| Savannah | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| Arkansas | |||
| El Dorado | 120.00 | 120.00 | 180.00 |
| Little Rock | 120.00 | 120.00 | 180.00 |
| Jonesboro | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Ft. Smith | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| Springdale | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| Florida | |||
| Pensacola | 120.00 | 120.00 | 140.00 |
| Tallahassee | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Jacksonville | 120.00 | 160.00 | 260.00 |
| Texas | |||
| Houston | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Dallas - Ft. Worth | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| Austin | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| San Antonio | 120.00 | 160.00 | 220.00 |
| Wichita Falls | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Corpus Christi | 120.00 | 180.00 | 260.00 |
| Abilene | 120.00 | 180.00 | 280.00 |
| South Carolina | |||
| Columbia | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Charleston | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Greenville | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| Florence | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| North Carolina | |||
| Ashville | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Charlotte | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Missouri | |||
| Poplar Bluff | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| St. Louis | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Springfield | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Kansas City | 120.00 | 180.00 | 260.00 |
| Kentucky | |||
| Bowling Green | 120.00 | 140.00 | 220.00 |
| Paducah | 120.00 | 140.00 | 200.00 |
| Louisville | 120.00 | 160.00 | 220.00 |
| Lexington | 120.00 | 160.00 | 220.00 |
| Oklahoma | |||
| Tulsa | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
| Oklahoma City | 120.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 |
The table does not include freight rates for any area in Florida south of the I-10 corridor as the rates to these particular areas can widely vary due to the geographic limitations of the area.
One should note the cost differences between locations in close proximity to Gulfport Mississippi versus locations further away. These cost differences are primarily due to the distance the freight must travel. However, if one peruses the abbreviated West Coast and Rocky Mountain Freight Rates listed below it should become obvious that distance traveled is not the only factor in determining freight rates as the rates from Gulfport MS to Los Angeles are nearly the same as the rates from Gulfport MS to Phoenix, yet a truck leaving Gulfport MS for Los Angeles would have to travel through Phoenix to get to Los Angeles. Obviously factors other than distance traveled can impact freight costs.
West Coast and Rocky Mountain Freight Rates
| 500 lbs | 1000 lbs | 2000 lbs | |
| Phoenix | 160.00 | 260.00 | 440.00 |
| Denver | 160.00 | 260.00 | 420.00 |
| Los Angeles | 180.00 | 280.00 | 460.00 |
| Seattle | 220.00 | 340.00 | 580.00 |
Freight Carriers
Dogwood Ceramic Supply is a Preferred Pricing Partner with YRC. YRC is the name of the combined Yellow/Roadway Freight companies (Yellow-Roadway Corp), the largest freight carrier in North America with an estimated 30% of the entire LTL freight market by weight/volume. As a Preferred Pricing Partner, Dogwood Ceramic Supply contractually receives substantial discounts on all of freight shipments. These discounts are in turn passed onto our customers.
Dogwood Ceramic Supply does not routinely use any other freight carrier. In general terms YRC represents the best average price for Dogwood's customers. And while being satisfied with the pricing structure, level of service, low damage rates and customer support is always important, the use of a single freight carrier simplifies our administrative tasks (billing and processing) while greatly simplify our dock operations which in turn reduces our overall costs. Lowering the operating costs for Dogwood Ceramic Supply significantly benefits our customers.
Dogwood Ceramic Supply does not use a freight broker as they are unable to meet or exceed the price and service of YRC, complicate our administrative tasks and dock operations and potentially place our goods at risk by using low cost carriers with high damage rates.
The Fine Print
Freight charges are based upon published rates, the distance the goods will
travel, the weight and density of the merchandise and packing material, and any
additional service fees. All motor freight companies have a minimum charge, as
of April 2011 the minimum charge ranges from $116 to $175 per shipment depending
upon the carrier and destination not including fuel surcharge and other
accessorial charges. If you need several small shipments, you might consider
consolidating two or more orders in order to obtain the most goods for the minimum charge.
Dogwood Ceramic Supply receives a contractual freight rate from YRC. These
heavily discounted rates earned by Dogwood Ceramic Supply are in turn passed on to our customers.
To determine the charges for a motor freight shipment, the density of the goods
must be known, the most dense items (such as clay) have a freight class of 50,
the least dense items (such as ping pong balls) have a freight class of 500. The
following chart is the NMFC freight classification for the most common items shipped by Dogwood Ceramic Supply:
| ITEM | Freight CLASS |
| Moist Clay | 50 |
| Kiln shelves and refractories | 50 |
| Slip, any kind | 55 |
| Premixed Glazes (Liquid) | 60 |
| Plaster Molds | 60 |
| Bisque, Machined (solid) | 70 |
| Packaging Materials (cardboard) | 77.5 |
| Kilns | 85 |
| Slab Rollers | 85 |
| Pottery Wheels | 85 or 92.5 |
| Casting Equipment | 85, 92.5, 100, 125, 150 or 200 |
| Bisque, Cast (hollow) | 92.5 |
| Pottery Stools | 100 |
The freight class of a shipment has a tremendous impact on the total charges. Goods shipped at freight class 50 would cost 50% less than goods shipped at freight class 100 and freight class 200 is double the cost of freight class 100.
| The National Motor
Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is a trade organization comprised of
all the freight carriers operating in the United States. The NMFTA
generates the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) rating system
in conjunction with the members as well as related industry advisors.
The NMFC rating system evaluates the primary transportation
characteristics (density, difficulty handling, potential for damages
etc) and simplifies the results into a simple numeric system for the
members (freight companies) to determine actual freight charges to the
customer. As a result of the NMFC rating system member carriers are able
to quickly process shipments and provide price quotations to the end
consumers. The actual NMFC identifier numbers are proprietary to the NMFTA and its participating members and as such may not be published in any public media. The Freight Class ratings and general product descriptions listed above by Dogwood Ceramic Supply are based upon actual shipments between Dogwood Ceramic Supply via our respective freight carriers and as such may or may not apply to any specific shipment between other shippers and freight companies. Dogwood Ceramic Supply can not provide NMFC numbers to the public. If you need a NMFC number to complete a specific shipment please contact the freight carrier. |
Fuel Surcharge: All Motor Freight companies assess a valued based fuel surcharge
to each shipment. The Fuel Surcharge fluctuates weekly, depending upon the
national average of diesel fuel. As of October 2011 the
Current National Average Fuel Surcharge is 28.9%
for LTL shipments. LTL Shipments are palletized shipments that weigh less than
the maximum amount allowed on the truck (Less than Truck Load or LTL). Per
Dogwood Ceramic Supply's contract with YRC, the Fuel Surcharge is included
within our standard freight rates with some limitations.
Insurance: Insured value of the goods is determined by the freight
classification and the release value for that particular class of goods. As an
example, the release value (insured value) of goods at Class 50 is $1.00 per
pound, while goods shipped at Class 85 have a maximum release value of $25.00
per pound. The release value will determine the maximum liability of the freight
company in the event of loss or damage. Additional (supplemental)
insurance is not an option, so the proper rate class must be stated.
Additional Charges:
The cost structure of freight shipments, properly classified as LTL (Less than Truck Load) or palletized shipments are based upon Zip Code to Zip Code combinations (shipper to consignee) for commercial loading dock to commercial loading dock service. For customers that require additional services, the cost structure will be adjusted using Accessorial Fees. Accessorial Fees may be based upon a percentage of the total freight charges, the weight of the shipment or a single flat rate fee. Accessorial Fees are determined by the Tariff (discount schedule) in effect at the time of the shipment, are subject to change and may not apply to all customers or locations. Each carrier determines the Accessorial Fees to be assessed by that carrier and the amount to be charged for each fee. Not all Accessorial Fees apply to each carrier. The list of Accessorial Fees are not complete as to Accessorial Fees that may be charged.
Accessorial Fees:
Commercial Delivery w/o loading dock
Pickup at Terminal
Limited Access Delivery
Schools & Universities with Loading Dock
Schools w/o Loading Dock
Churches
Construction Sites
Military Facilities
Hospitals
Gated Facilities (prisons & jails)
Roadside off-loading required
Remote Access Delivery
Residential Delivery
Liftgate Delivery
Inside Delivery
Arrival Notification
Appointment Required
Guaranteed Delivery Day
Guaranteed Delivery Time
Customer Service Fees
Traffic Congestion Surcharge
Off Loading Information
You should anticipate delivery and provide appropriate unloading facilities.
Normal delivery is to your loading dock or the tail of the delivery truck where
no loading dock may exist. The delivery driver is not responsible for off
loading the truck. Please make arrangements to have staff available for off
loading the delivery vehicle if your location does not have a loading dock or if
you did not request liftgate service.
If you require special services, such as lift gate service, residential
delivery, inside delivery, or delivery notification, please let us know at the
time you place your order so that those services can be billed at the lowest
possible rate.
Packaging / Protection
All purchases will leave our warehouse packed in the manner sufficient for normal domestic freight shipments. If you require additional, or special packaging (such as export packaging) please notify us at the time of the order. There may be an additional charge for special packaging including ISPM-15 compliance fees.
DAMAGES
Report any damage or breakage to the carrier immediately upon receipt of your merchandise. You must retain all packing material for at least 30 days for the carrier's inspection. The carrier has signed that your shipment was in good condition from our warehouse, therefore you must file a damage claim with the carrier (the specific trucking firm) regarding damaged or missing items. We can not file the damage claim for you as the goods are not in our possession. As the customer will be settling the claim directly with the carrier, the customer will be responsible for the cost of any replacement items which are sold by Dogwood Ceramic Supply. Replacement freight charges can be added to your damage claim.
Additional Information & Fees
Dogwood Ceramic Supply's Freight Service Fee is a service charge for all shipments originating from Dogwood Ceramic Supply or any of our manufacturers. The Freight Service Fee covers the administrative cost of prepaying the shipment as required by the terms of our LTL tariff (shipping contract), the cost of domestic (untreated pine) shipping pallets used for the shipment, any packaging charges not otherwise built into the product prices, freight rate variations within the customer's Zip Code, fluctuations in the fuel surcharge as well as any variations in the estimated shipping weight, such as utilizing multiple pallets for complex shipments, which may change the actual shipping charges. The Freight Service Fee is $20.00 or 5% of the base freight charges when the base freight charge exceeds $400. The Freight Service Fee is included in all Dogwood Ceramic Supply published freight rates as well as any rate verbally quoted by Dogwood Ceramic Supply. When itemized freight charges are required the Freight Service Fee will be itemized separately.
Pallet Fees:
Wooden or plastic pallets are required for stacking goods for shipment. For domestic customer convenience, including Mackie's Slip customers, Dogwood Ceramic Supply has included the cost of the shipping pallets either as part of our standard Freight Service Fee or as part of the selling price of the product. Domestic pallets have a practical weight limit of 1500 lbs per pallet for mixed goods and 3000 lbs per pallet for a single product. Dogwood Ceramic Supply's Hardwood Export Pallets meet ISPM15 requirements and have a weight limit of 3000 lbs per pallet regardless of goods stacked on the pallet. Export customers, as well as domestic customers requiring ISPM15 certified pallets will be assessed $22.50 per Export Pallet used for the shipment. Export pallets are required for all shipments outside the Continental United States. All pallets become property of the customer.
Palletizing Fees
Depending upon the mix of products, the time required to palletize products for shipment can be substantial. Whenever possible, Dogwood Ceramic Supply has included the time to palletize a simple mix of products, such as unglazed bisque tiles being shipped with underglazes and clear glaze, into the cost of the product or as part of our standard Freight Service Fee. More complex combinations of products will be handled on a case by case basis.
Accessorial Fees, Back Charged
If accessorial services, such as lift-gate or limited access delivery, are required, please request those services to be added to your prepaid freight charges. Any accessorial fee that is back charged to Dogwood Ceramic Supply’s account by the freight carrier is subject to an administrative charge of $65 plus the cost of the service provided.
Additional Information
Dogwood Ceramic Supply has developed special shipping information pages to address specific products. The Paragon Freight Rates is one such special information page. Because kilns are common sold as standalone products and the weight for the kilns is well established, Dogwood Ceramic Supply developed a simplified shipping rate system for all of the heavy, motor freight required, Paragon Kilns.
Using the ideas from the development of the Paragon Freight Rates, Dogwood Ceramic Supply has continued to expand the published shipping rates for other products through what we call Simple Shipping Rates for many heavy products such The Cink or North Star Ware Carts.
Beyond the needs of our regular domestic customers, our export customers need to concern themselves with whether the goods are compliant with ISPM-15 regulations. And then there is the sticky issue of defining the shipping point that can be an issue with shipping valuable equipment.
12590 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport Mississippi, 39503
Telephone (228) 831-4848 Fax (228)
831-3111
Showroom Business Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10AM to 5PM
Thursday 1PM to 6PM
Closed Wednesday and Sunday
Dogwood Ceramic Supply's Motor Freight Shipping Policies, including rates classes, 2011 estimated shipping costs and related handling charges.