Our Mission: “Beyond Distribution” is what BlueLinx Transportation revolves around!

BlueLinx offers our customers, vendor partners and shippers a wide range of transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions.

With one of the Nation’s largest private truck fleets, centralized truck routing using sophisticated optimization, analysis, and scheduling tools, and real-time order fulfillment visibility with PeopleNet GPS On-Board-Computers, BlueLinx provides unparalleled transportation services for our Customers, Vendor Partners and 3rd Party/Backhaul Shippers.

BlueLinx has the Eighth largest flatbed truck fleet in the United States:

• Over 600 Tractors
• Over 1000 Trailers including :
  • Curtain Side Trailers
  • 42’ & 45’ Flatbeds
  • 48’ & 53’ Flatbeds
• Professional, uniformed drivers
• Operating nationwide out of over 70 warehouse locations

Sophisticated Transportation and Logistics Technology Capabilities:

• BlueLinx Transportation uses Infor SSA Global Route Scheduling & Planning Software - the industry’s most powerful and complete routing solution. Route Planning from Infor determines the best routes using sophisticated optimization, analysis and scheduling tools to improve routing, driver and asset utilization.
• PeopleNet GPS On-Board-Computers on our company trucks enables us to manage the BlueLinx Fleet for maximum efficiency and provides real-time delivery visibility.

Backhaul & 3rd Party Freight Services

This asset AND non-asset based approach enables BlueLinx to offer the best transportation and logistics solutions to meet your specific requirements – both for our building material customers, vendor/backhaul partners and 3rd party shippers.

To see how BlueLinx can help your company meet its transportation needs, call our Backhaul & 3rd Party Freight Services Specialists:

Jamie Johnson Atlanta, GA 770-221-2217 jamie.johnson@bluelinxco.com

Scott Ganzer Minneapolis, MN 763-493-1731 scott.ganzer@bluelinxco.com

Transportation Group Operations:

In addition to company owned equipment, our relationships with truck, rail, ocean carriers and reloads provide more options and the flexibility to meet your transportation needs.

• Commercial Trucking - Sterling Commerce’s on-demand application for Transportation Management System (TMS) has been fully integrated into the BlueLinx Transportation Dispatch & Routing Group. Sterling TMS shows all shipping routes and rates, enabling BlueLinx to offer outstanding trucking service at very competitive pricing using our large network of contract carriers across the U.S. 
• Rail - BlueLinx has partnered with, and fully integrated, Raven Logistics' state-of-the-art Rail Tracking, Demurrage Management and Rate Quoting Software to provide low cost rail capabilities with real-time delivery visibility.

Transportation Group Commitment:
Our goal is world class excellence through reliable and accurate communication, consistent attention to detail and the highest level of integrity while managing our primary tasks:

• Execute transactions to meet internal and external customer service requirements
• The right product, as promised, on time, at the lowest cost
• Manage and reduce freight cost
• Secure adequate carrier equipment capacity commitments
• Communicate shipment status on in-transit inventory
• Administer transportation systems and provide user training
• Ensure carrier compliance to minimize risk
• Assure accuracy in freight payables process
• Analyze alternative distribution methods and solve logistics problems
• Manage the BlueLinx Fleet for maximum efficiency 

 

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Below is a list of BlueLinx Supplier Operating Guidelines separated by Foreign Region or Product Line. These guides are our terms & conditions for BlueLinx International Supplier Buying Agreements.

Foreign Region

Asia

Supplier Operating Guide - Asia 

South America

Supplier Operating Guide - South America Industrial - South America

Product Line

Moulding Products

Supplier Operating Guide - Moulding

Structural Products

Supplier Operating Guide - Structural

Appendices to the Supplier Operating Guides

Appendix A

Example of BlueLinx International Purchase Order

Appendix B

Specialty Products Routing Guide (all origins)
Structural Products Routing Guide (all origins)
Products Routing Guide (South America Origin ONLY)

Appendix C

Example of Express Seaway Bill

Appendix D

Example of Forwarder's Cargo Receipt

Appendix E

International Wood Packing Material Regulations

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Distributing Products On Route, On Time
Distributing your product can be a tremendous challenge. Today, retailers place great demands on manufacturers to make deliveries that suit their stores and schedules. Fortunately, the BlueLinx distribution system provides the value-added solution you need. Now, you can ship your product to BlueLinx warehouses and we’ll take it from there. Our supply chain solution lets you deliver the right product mix at the right time, at a cost that makes sense for your business.

• Our nationwide coverage extends your consumer reach.
• Extensive Infrastructure - over 600 trucks, 1,000 trailers, 70 facilities and more than 10 million square feet of warehousing space provide the equipment and resources to get your products closer to the market.
• Predetermined delivery schedules help improve inventory management, allowing your customers to maintain faster turns and less safety stock.
• Your product rides along with ours, so you know your products will be delivered in top condition.
• The largest building products distributor in the country-expertise with 10,000 products and over 750 suppliers.

Taking Care of Business
Today’s retailers demand round-the-clock access to information and customer service. BlueLinx’ customer service center provides a single contact to handle questions from pricing to deliveries. Backed by sophisticated network linking logistics, knowledgeable staff and advanced systems ensure that answers are only a phone call away.
We work closely with you to manage orders, track shipments and provide shipping notices in advance.
A single point-of-contact provides quick, convenient answers on:

• Status of orders and shipments
• EDI and ASN procedures
• Inventory management
• Billing and collection to streamline account administration
• Complaint resolution and follow-up

Additionally, customers can access our online portal 24 hours a day to view order and shipping status, as well as view and print electronic copies of all proof-of-deliveries.

Flexible Solutions
In today’s dynamic market, your customers are demanding unique solutions to their needs forcing you to manage multiple channels, each with its own handling and delivery requirements. This complexity drives cost and distracts you from your core competency.
BlueLinx’ team of distribution professionals and national network can deliver the solutions you need to win and maintain your customer’s business.

• Cross dock
• Pick and pack warehouse operations
• Order consolidation with single delivery to end customer
• Small package distribution
• Reverse logistics
• Break bulk
• Import deconsolidation
• Kitting, assembly and light manufacturing
• Variable packaging solutions
• Complete outsourced operations to include sales support, end customer billing and marketing.

For More Information on Distribution Services Robert.Donner@BlueLinxCo.com