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Evanston Campus Vendor Delivery Instructions

Each department generally handles its own receiving. Very few buildings have actual loading docks, and some departments are located in converted houses, so it is important to know the situation at the address to which you are delivering. Many locations require special equipment/trucks depending on the items being delivered. You are urged to contact the person ordering the goods to learn their delivery situation.

Procurement and Payment Services, Logistics manages receiving for:

The Technological Institute Dock also services:

Dock Personnel Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Evanston docks are open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.

Mail Services

Handles receiving duties for most departments at 2020 Ridge Road and at the Rebecca Crown Center, 633 Clark Street. Contact Sherry Spencer, Supervisor, at 847-491-3565.

Evanston Truck Size

Trucks longer than 40 feet will find it difficult to reach any of the docks listed above. If you are delivering to an Evanston address not listed above, it is strongly suggested that you call the person receiving the items to learn about any special requirements. Very few buildings have loading docks, so in many cases, special equipment or truck sizes may be required.

• During construction, any trucks longer than 30 feet will need to contact Shipping and Receiving at 847-467-7473 or email reginald.lee@northwestern.edu to ensure the appropriate arrangements are in place to receive the freight.  

Oversized Freight

For oversized items and equipment please contact Shipping and Receiving to schedule your delivery a minimum of two days in advance to ensure the appropriate arrangements and accommodations are made to successfully handle your freight delivery. It is likely we will be unable to receive large freight items if they arrive unscheduled. 

Large Freight Items

Please contact the Shipping and Receiving dock at 847.467.7473 or email reginald.lee@northwestern.edu if you have questions or need assistance. Large freight items include:

• Items longer than a 48 x 40 pallet
• Items that require riggers or movers
• Items that are 2,500 lbs. or greater

Delivery Driver Truck Routes

Vendors making deliveries on the Evanston campus must utilize approved City of Evanston truck routes. Please refer to the City of Evanston Truck Routes Map.

• Failure to abide by the above may be grounds for additional penalties or termination of the contract.
• If the contractor delivers to the Chicago campus, as a way to reduce congestion during the peak commuting times, vendors are encouraged to avoid the hours between 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, whenever possible, and limit delivery vehicles to off-peak hours.

Anti-Idling Ordinance for Vendor Deliveries in Evanston

The City of Evanston has a formal anti-idling ordinance to which all vendors should adhere. The ordinance prohibits standing or parked vehicles that are over 8,000 lbs. in gross weight from idling their engines for more than five minutes in any 60-minute period. Vendors making deliveries on campus must abide by this ordinance. For more information on the ordinance, visit the City of Evanston's Anti-Idling Ordinance.