On This Page: Prior Notification Off-loading Schedule Driver Check-In Procedure Delays Equipment Storage & Return

See Also: Pre Shipment Requirements Packaging Sample Shipment

1. Prior Notification

1. A Shipper shall inform DSSI Customer Service via telephone or FAX of a shipment. This notification should be made as close as possible to the time of departure, but shall always be made prior to the shipment arrival at DSSI. The notification shall include the DSSI shipment approval number, the date/time of departure, and the scheduled date/time of arrival.
2. Prior notifications, if required by local, state, or federal regulations are the responsibility of the shipper.

2. Off-loading Schedule

1. All arriving shipments shall be off-loaded as promptly as practical, in accordance with DSSI's work schedule and is subject to the resolution of any discrepancies.
2. Special shipments shall be off-loaded in accordance with contractual or other arrangements made in advance.

3. Driver Check-In Procedure

1. Present shipment papers to the security guard at the DSSI guardhouse.
2. The security guard will notify the Plant Manager or designee of the shipment's arrival.
3. The security guard will inspect the truck, brief the driver and complete the reported security paperwork to allow the driver to enter the controlled area with the shipment.
4. The driver will position the truck as instructed by plant personnel to facilitate survey and off-loading.
5. While inside the DSSI controlled area, the driver shall remain inside the vehicle, the lunch trailer of be escorted by a DSSI employee at all times. The driver will not be allowed to enter the cargo-carrying portion of the transport vehicle until it has been radiologically surveyed by DSSI personnel.
6. Samples being delivered to DSSI via an express carrier (i.e. Federal Express or Airborne Express) will be given to the security guard, who will contact Health Physics immediately to inform them of the receipt.

4. Delays

1. DSSI shall not be reponsible for transport equipment detention/demurrage charges assessed by the carrier. Payment of detention and/or demurrage charges is the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise expressly provided for in the contract.
2. DSSI assumes no responsibility for transport equipment delays or special detention charges assessed by the carried due to weather delays, improper paperwork, special shipments, non-routine off-loads, decontaminating vehicles or containers, violation of Federal and/or State requirements, or any other shipment discrepancies.

5. Equipment Storage and Return

1. Unless otherwise specified by prior arrangement, all authorized and conforming material associated with the shipment (containers, etc.) will become the property of DSSI and will be disposed of appropriately.
2. Loading, storage or exchange of containers and blocking/bracing material for third parties will not be normally accommodated at DSSI. Special arrangements may be made by contacting DSSI Customer Service.
3. Packaging or blocking and bracing material in excess of the minimum required to meet regulatory standards may be subject to a handling and disposal surcharge.