Receiving
Located at the Materials Management and Distribution Center (MMDC), the university’s receiving department provides the Purdue campus with a centralized location for the receipt of goods and materials such as freight and small package shipments. The department has the following goals:
- Receive and precisely process university goods and materials
- Provide the highest quality level of package processing and handling
- Maintain accurate tracking records for freight and small package shipments
Track a Package
If you have sent or are expecting a package and need to track it, have the tracking number and the shipping carrier available (for example, UPS, FedEx, or USPS). Visit the carrier’s website to check the current status of your shipment.
Receiving Freight
Receiving freight through MMDC ensures better control and accountability for incoming freight and allows for the reduction or elimination of larger truck traffic on campus. Once freight is signed for and received at MMDC, the product is staged for delivery. If concealed damage is found, you must file a freight claim with the carrier directly. If you need assistance with this, call 765-494-7103.
If you have an inbound freight shipment and you’d rather it be delivered to your building directly, please let us know. Most freight companies bring all campus items to MMDC first.
If we cannot transport the product to the building due to size and/or weight constraints, it is the responsibility of the recipient/department to contact Purdue’s General Labor team and fill out a Form 18A to get the shipment delivered to the designated location. If you know in advance that the item is oversized and the General Labor team will be transporting and delivering to your building, please put the work order in ahead of time. You can also send us an email at MMDCreceiving@purdue.edu to let us know to expect your shipment for General Labor.