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This document is a shipping expectations and guidelines instruction set for vendors delivering cargo to the Dakota Warehouse operated by Crowley Logistics in Rapid City, South Dakota. Vendors must email the FDC Logistics Team at sdshipments@fnal.gov before shipping and call 605-389-3344 to schedule an appointment. The warehouse operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time and is located at 1313 E Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
The warehouse has specific handling and dimensional constraints that determine appropriate trailer selection. Shipments arriving without proper notification, Bill of Lading documentation, or exceeding warehouse capabilities will be returned to the vendor. The facility lacks overhead lift equipment such as cranes or gantries, and any shipment requiring special handling beyond forklift or pallet jack must receive FDC Logistics Team approval at least two weeks prior to shipment. The warehouse contains no ground-level dock doors. For items over 8 feet in length or exceeding 8,000 pounds, vendors must use appropriate trailer types (dry vans, containers, or specialized equipment) and obtain pre-approval when necessary. All freight must be properly secured and palletized or crated when applicable. The warehouse maintains dock door openings at the South Dock (nine doors at 92 inches wide by 99-103 inches high) and West Dock (eight doors at 82 inches wide by 94 inches high). Material handling equipment includes standup and riding forklifts with 42-inch forks (up to 8,000 lbs capacity), long-reach forklifts with 84-inch forks (8,000 lbs capacity), and an outside forklift with 46-inch forks (17,500 lbs capacity). Damaged shipments will be rejected, and shippers bear responsibility for proper cargo securement and equipment selection during transit.
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Shipping Expectations & Guidelines
Required notification before shipping.
Email FDC Logistics Team at sdshipments@fnal.gov
Dakota Warehouse:
1313 E Saint Patrick St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Monday - Friday 700am -3:30pm Appointment needed, call 605-389-3344
• Dakota Warehouse has no overhead lift capabilities on site, such as a crane or gantry.
• Any shipment needing special handling other than forklift or pallet jack, such as overhead lift/crane, must get approval from FDC Logistics Team 2 weeks in advance prior to shipping for coordination.
• Dakota Warehouse does not have any ground level dock doors.
• Dakota Warehouse has a variety of unloading equipment. See DW Facts Sheet listed below.
Domestic shipments to the warehouse that arrive with no notification, BOL, or are beyond the warehouse handling capabilities are subject to be returned to vendor.
It is the duty of the shipper and/or vendor to ensure the proper equipment, support, and securement is being used to ship the cargo. Please also notify the FDC Logistics Team of the type of equipment the cargo is being shipped on prior to shipping. If you have questions or are needing help, please contact the Logistics Team at sdshipments@fnal.gov.
*Damaged shipments from vendors will be rejected*
Choosing Your Trailer:
• Flatbed/Conestoga o Shipments arriving on flatbeds and conestogas may not be able to fit through the warehouse doors or will be extremely difficult to bring into the warehouse.
▪ Items over 8 feet in length and/or over 8,000 lbs.
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▪ Items exceeding dock door dimensions. (See attached factsheet) o Items that can be brought into the warehouse must be able to get forklift forks under from the end.
o Items that need to go into the warehouse and do not meet the criteria above will need prior approval or may be rejected.
• Stepdeck / Dropdeck / Lowboy / Double drop o Items shipped on these trailer types will not be able to be brought into the warehouse unless special arrangements have been made and approved.
• Dry van – fully enclosed trailer.
o Freight must be palletized or crated.
▪ Items over 8 feet in length must have approval
▪ Items exceeding 8,000 lbs must have approval or be shipped on another trailer type.
▪ Items exceeding dock door dimensions will not be unloaded. (See attached factsheet) o Items that can be brought into the warehouse must be able to get forklift forks under from the end.
• Containers – 40 ft or 20 ft o Must be shipped with doors facing to the rear of the trailer.
▪ Equipment is not available to lift or manipulate containers on site.
o If specialized equipment is needed, the shipper must get approval from the
Logistics Team at least 2 weeks in advance prior to shipping for coordination.
o Cargo in containers must be palletized or crated. Similar considerations to dry van trailers.
o Containers must be locked.
• Miscellaneous cargo – we understand that not all cargo can be palleted or crated in those situations please contact the Logistics Team to discuss the best methods for shipping.
o Anything on wheels other than vehicles.
▪ Wheels must be locked if they lock.
▪ Wheels should also have chock blocks in place.
▪ Cargo should also be secured with straps to ensure it does not move during transit.
o Anything top-heavy or easily tipped should be laid down on its side and secured to prevent movement.
▪ If said cargo cannot be laid on its side due to potential damage, and has to remain upright, it must be secured to prevent movement or tipping while in transit.
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Dakota Warehouse Fact Sheet 22 May 2025
Address:
1313 E Saint Patrick Street Rapid City, SD 57701
Warehouse phone:
605-389-3344
Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:00am – 2:30pm MT Deliveries are by appointment
Material Handling Capabilities
Type Count Handling Capacity Fork Length Standup 2 8,000lbs 42in Riding 2 6,000lbs 42in
Standing – Long 2 8,000lbs 84in Outside 1 17,500lbs 46in
Dock Door Space
Location Count Door Width Door Height South Dock 9 92in 99in-103in West Dock 8 82in 94in
Climate Control The warehouse is equipped with essential heat and/or climate control. The climate conditions are per OSHA recommendation of 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit with winter being around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity is in the approximate range of 20 to 60 percent.
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