Easy Shipping Requirements

Shipment Preparation/Palletization

• For trayed and/or sacked mail, we recommend brick stacking on skids, securely shrink-wrapped and flat on top to allow for double stacking.
• Please take the time to put several layers of shrink-wrap around each skid so the mailing remains intact while in transit and arrives the destination in good shape.
• Each skid should have a skid flyer on two sides detailing the physical street address for the destination facility. Direct Logistics will provide these flyers at no charge.
• Postal requirements as shown in the DMM must be followed.

Postal Appointments

Direct Logistics provides all appointments required to unload at each destination facility via the Postal Service Drop Shipment Appointment System (DSAS). To obtain the appointments for your project, we simply need the following information about your mailing(s):

• The name of the mailing (actual name on the mail piece).
• A list of the destination facility name(s)

Bills of Lading

Please use only the Bills of Lading provided by Direct Logistics. The carrier name, origin and destination addresses and postal appointment information will be pre-printed on each Bill of Lading. Please complete the following after receipt:

• Number of skids
• Actual Gross Weight (as shown on PS form 8125)
• Sign and date each Bill of Lading

Postal Service Form 8125

Each shipment to a destination postal facility requires a Postal Service form 8125 to certify the mailing was inspected and postage revenues accepted at the origin. The destination postal facility will not accept drop-shipments without this form.

The 3-part forms are available free at your local post office. Please attach one copy of the Original (Not a copy) 8125 form to one skid for each destination, retain one Original for your records and attach the other Original 8125 to the Bill of Lading.

Carrier Pickup

In coordination with your shipping team, Direct Logistics will notify the carrier of your requested pickup time. Prior to the carrier arrival, have the following documents prepared and ready for the driver:

• Direct Logistics pre-printed Bills of Lading (make one copy if faxed to you)
• One Original 8125 attached.

The carrier driver will count the number of skids per Bill of Lading to confirm the information, sign the Bills Of Lading, and give you a copy. The shipper will then load your mail and depart.

Please fax Direct Logistics a copy of each signed Bill of Lading and a copy of the USPS verified 8125 for each shipment to fax number: 972-991-9858.

Daily shipment tracing to final delivery is available online at Truck Direct Mail , email, or fax.

Learn More About our Drop-Ship Transportation Program.