Logistics - Tools, Resources and Capabilities

Koch Fertilizer Carriers

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Below you'll find a complete list of all the personal protective equipment required to handle and transport our various products. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

Truck Loading and Unloading Requirements
Truck drivers loading Koch Fertilizer (KF) products must wear, at a minimum, the PPE listed below during the loading process. This includes connection, loading, disconnection and handling piping systems. Additionally, drivers must complete required site-specific and general driver orientation training prior to loading.

Ammonia Truck Loading and Unloading

Long pants
Sleeved shirt
Full-face air-purifying respirator (FF APR)
Safety-toe shoes
Chemical-resistant gloves
Chemical-resistant outer garment
Hard hat

Liquid Product Loading and Unloading

Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN), Ammonium Thiosulfate, Ammonium PolyPhosphate, DEF Grade Urea Solution

Long pants
Shirt (long-sleeved recommended)
Closed-toe shoes
Safety glasses
Chemical goggles and chemical gloves (when connecting or disconnecting hose)
Durable work gloves (if climbing on truck)

Dry Product Loading

Granular Urea, SUPERU®, Phosphates, Potash

Long pants
Shirt (long-sleeved recommended)
Closed-toe shoes
Safety glasses
Durable work gloves (if climbing on truck)

For additional training details or training hours, call the KF Logistics team at 1-800-325-5184.

Become a Carrier

We’re always looking for new partners to become approved carriers for KF. Below are all the details you need to know to get started.

Carrier Requirements and Registration

Obtain Common or Contract Authority
Have a DOT rating of Satisfactory or None
Supply your company contact information
Submit an electronic W9 or W8 (unless Intra-Canada)
Complete the Carrier Profile
Read and accept the Agreement(s)
Provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting the insurance minimum requirements. Certificates must be submitted from your insurance producer (agent):
- Auto Coverage minimum $1,000,000 non-hazmat or $5,000,000 for Ammonia and Hazmat Haulers
- If Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS) does not already have a copy of your certificate on file, we will request one for you from your insurance agent
You must meet the following equipment requirements:
- Dry Bulk Trailers (Hoppers, End Dumps, Belt Trailers, etc.)
- Liquid Bulk Trailers (Stainless Steel or Aluminum)
- MC331 Trailers

Once you've collected all necessary materials and information, visit fertilizercarriers.com to begin the registration process. Contact KFStrategicSourcing@kochind.com for onboarding inquiries.

Transportation Portal Requirements

Additionally, as a KF carrier, you will be required to use the Koch Ag and Energy Solutions (KAES) Transportation Portal, found at kaestransportation.com. The portal enhances our shipment tendering and freight pay process.

Tender acceptance of loads is required via the carrier portal within less than 2 hours of email notification.
Choose invoicing method:
- Carrier Portal Pay (preferred): The portal automatically generates invoice and carrier accepts payment value via portal. Invoices paid in 5 days.
- Match Pay (default): Carrier emails KF single-line invoices for payment. Invoices paid in 30 days.

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