GALLS FedEx LTL Routing Guide
Product Usage Instructions
- A shipment utilizes a linear length of 15 feet or more.
- Refer to the purchase order for freight terms when shipping inbound to Galls, Lexington KY.
- Enter the Purchase Order Number in the purchase order number field on the bill of lading or in the body of the billing lading.
- Provide a minimum of 2 hours for same-day pickup before the specified cut-off time. Information is available on fedex.com.
- If unable to process shipments electronically, ensure the Bill of Lading is fully completed with the provided account number.
FAQ
- Q: What should I do if I can’t locate the account number?
- A: Please contact the plant purchasing manager as their information is listed on the Purchase Order.
- Q: How can I schedule a FedEx pickup?
- A: You can call 1.866.393.4585 or schedule a pickup online at https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight/ltl.html.
Introduction
December 2, 2024
GALLS is committed to continuous excellence and realizes our suppliers are crucial to that commitment. To better manage our company’s inbound shipments, we have partnered with FedEx® as our primary carrier for our Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipments. These routing instructions are to be followed when GALLS is responsible for paying transportation charges and supersede previous instructions. For shipments that are over the LTL guidelines provided below, please contact: GallsInbounddelivery@galls.com. Our team will then provide the necessary shipment information and arrangements.
You MAY USE YOUR BILL OF LADING OR YOU CAN CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT. You must have your own FedEx® account number to process shipments ONLINE and to schedule pick-ups. If you don’t already have an account, call FedEx Customer Support at 1.800.GoFedEx (1.800.463.3339) for new account setup.
The preferred method to process our shipments is electronically on fedex.com. If that is not possible, please make sure that your shipping department understands how to fully complete the LTL Bill of Lading including our account number. Please find instructions below that are required to process the shipment electronically or to complete a manual Bill of Lading when shipping to our locations.
| Quick Shipping Guide |  |
| Shipment / Package Weight and Size | · Palletized shipments
· A shipment must not exceed the Capacity Load Rule: A shipment utilizes a linear length of 15 feet or more and either of the following conditions apply: · Is 5 or more feet wide, or Is less than 5 feet wide and no article is identical in size and shipping form to the largest article in · The shipment will fit Shipments weighing 151 lbs. not to exceed 14,999 lbs. · No single order to exceed 15 linear feet of trailer (max floor space is 14 ft 11 inches) Double stacking is not part of the calculation. When in doubt notify Galls and suggest a volume quote. Volume quote must be on the bill of lading to be valid. Please email volumeservices@fedex.com and record the quote number and service level on the bill of lading. |
| Payment Terms | WHEN SHIPPING INBOUND TO GALLS, LEXINGTON KY, please refer to their purchase order for freight terms. For COLLECT shipments mark the freight bill Bill Freight Collect. If your shipment is a 3rd party drop shipment please mark your bill of lading PREPAID 3RD PARTY to bill GALLS,1340 Russel Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505 |
| Mandatory Reference Information | Enter the Purchase Order Number in the purchase order number field on the bill of lading or in the body of the billing lading. |
| Customer Service | 1.866.393.4585 |
| Pick-Up | Please provide a minimum of 2 hours for same-day pickup before the specified cut-off time as determined by the local service center Information available on fedex.com |
Completing a paper/manual Bill of Lading
If you are unable to fedex.com to process our shipments, please make sure that you are fully completing the Bill of Lading with our provided account number. The following will help to ensure that the Bill of Lading is completed correctly.
- Enter Shipment Date •Select the correct service
- Enter your complete shipper information
- Enter the JBS delivery location address
- Enter the correct JBS account number provided on the Purchase Order
- If you are unable to locate the account number, please contact the plant purchasing manager their information is also listed on the Purchase Order
Compliance Guidelines
- All shipments and invoices will be monitored for compliance with these terms.
- Use of any other carrier may result in a chargeback to your company for the shipping charges.
- Each supplier is responsible for forwarding this transportation directive to their Logistics Department and/or all individuals responsible for shipping to or on behalf of GALLS
Account Confidentiality
- FedEx account numbers are confidential and should only be communicated for the limited purpose of preparing FedEx shipments under these routing instructions.
- DO NOT post this information online or make it generally available beyond what is required for your company to follow these instructions.
FedEx Pickup
- For LTL pickups, a same-day pick-up is available if before the cut-off time; to learn more about cut-off times or to schedule a pick-up call 1.866.393.4585.
- You may also schedule a pickup online https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight/ltl.html.
FedEx Support
You may contact FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 for assistance anytime or use the following fedex.com resources
- https://www.fedex.com/en-us/open-account.html
- https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight/ltl.html
- FedEx Freight | Find Locations
GALLS Support
- If you have any questions specific to this communication, please contact your GALLS Supply Planner as indicated on the purchase order.
- To reiterate FedEx is Galls’ primary provider for less than truckload (LTL) shipments. LTL shipments must comply with the FedEx Capacity Load rule. For palletized shipments measuring outside the FedEx Capacity Load Rule, please contact the Gall Inbound team with shipment specifics and to obtain shipment information and arrangements.
- GallsInbounddelivery@galls.com
- We value you as a supplier and trust this process will only enhance our working relationship.
- Thank you for your cooperation and support.
- Best Regards, GALLS
Documents / Resources
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GALLS FedEx LTL Routing [pdf] Instructions FedEx LTL Routing, FedEx LTL, Routing |
