Loading and Unloading

Appointments are required for both loading and unloading. Call 219.319.0500 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment. Press option “3”.

Loading

• Trucking company name and your truck number
• Midwest Pipe Coating customer name and release number or purchase order number

*****This information will also be need to be given to our Logistics department on arrival. No loads will be released without a release/purchase order number*****

Unloading

• Trucking company name and truck number
• Mill paperwork detailing the material(s) being delivered and the mill in which it originated

Requirements for All Appointments

• Flatbeds only* – No Conestoga trailers
• Straps only
• All inbound loads must be strip loaded unless prior approval is obtained from Midwest’s Logistics Manager

Dunnage Requirements

All loads must be supported with proper dunnage meeting the specifications below:

• Material: Hardwood boards only
• Dimensions: 4″X4″
• Length: 102″
• Condition: No damaged boards, no nails, no foreign objects, and no defects
• Quality: Typical load requires 18 boards per shipment

Option One – Carrie Supplied Dunnage

• The trucking company may provide the required dunnage as listed above with approval by Midwest.

Option Two – Midwest Pipe Coating Supplied Dunnage

• Cost: $15.00 per board
• Payment: Due at time of arrival
• Accepted Payment Method: Credit Card Only
• The driver and Midwest reserve the right to refuse the load or decline to be loaded

 

*Anything other than a flatbed requires written permission from our customer before loading can be completed. If this is not obtained beforehand, your appointment may be delayed while we contact the customer on your behalf.