Becoming a Carrier

Why Become a BlueLinx Carrier?

We appreciate your interest in becoming a BlueLinx carrier.

BlueLinx is the leading wholesale building products distributor for the top brands and customers in North America. With warehouses across the country and a strong logistics network, we pick, pack, and ship the most sought-after products on the market.​

See the minimum requirements which all BlueLinx carriers must meet below.

Requirements and Expectations

  • Meet all BlueLinx required insurance requirements ​
  • W9​
  • Letter of authority​
  • Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)​
  • Use Opendock to schedule dock appointments​
  • Utilize the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Carrier Portal – required for all EDI and non-EDI carriers​

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Insurance Requirements

  • Carriers must, at their own expense, obtain and maintain the minimum insurance coverage required by the BlueLinx Legal Department for the duration of their agreement.
  • BlueLinx must be listed as an additional insured on the carrier’s Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability policies.

 

Find additional information on insurance requirements HERE.

Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)

  • All BlueLinx carriers are required to have a current Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC).

 

Apply for an SCAC code at nmfta.org

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

  • BlueLinx supports the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to streamline and automate transactions. EDI carriers will use EDI to review and accept tenders, send shipment status notifications, and review/approve invoices. ​

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To get started, email: projectmanagement@kleinschmidtinc.com and bluelinxedi@bluelinxco.com.​

​Kleinschmidt and BlueLinx will work together on set-up, testing, and implementation.​

Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)

  • BlueLinx requires both EDI and non-EDI carriers to use the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM). OTM is a robust, web-based system that enables BlueLinx and carrier partners to collaborate efficiently and transparently.​

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Carriers use the OTM to review and accept tenders, submit spot bids, send shipment status notifications, and review/approve invoices. ​

​OTM access is set up upon approval as a BlueLinx carrier.

OpendockTM

  • Opendock is an online appointment scheduling system that connects shippers, carriers, and receivers on a single platform, allowing for streamlined scheduling of inbound appointments for Bluelinx branch warehouses. ​

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Click HERE for information on creating an Opendock account.

Carrier Evaluation & Approval Steps

The process to be evaluated as a prospective BlueLinx carrier.

  1. Email your company name and request to be considered as a BlueLinx carrier to:

                   a. For carriers based east of the Mississippi River — jennifer.karnes@bluelinxco.com

                   b. For carriers based west of the Mississippi River — mark.blevins@bluelinxco.com

  1. Complete and submit the information request sent to your company contact via email.
  1. BlueLinx reviews your company details to determine if a business relationship will be pursued.

 

If approved, you are contacted by BlueLinx and provided the information need to be a successful BlueLinx carrier.