DD Form 1085 at a glance
What it is: DD Form 1085 is the Domestic Freight Routing Request and Order.
Who signs: The requestor signs in Signature.
This form is to be executed and distributed in accordance with instructions in the Defense Transportation Regulation, Part II, when it is necessary to obtain routings for shipments from ARTRANS routing offices.
A filled-in DD Form 1085 example: a rail shipment routing request

How to fill out DD Form 1085, box by box
Unit code, dates and unit name

In box 1, the GBLOC is mandatory; the Agency Unit Identification Code is internal to the requesting agency and is optional. Enter number(s), letter(s), or any combination thereof.
Enter the date of request (YYYYMMDD).
In DATE SHIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR LOADING, enter the anticipated date equipment is expected to be on site for loading (YYYYMMDD).
In box 4, enter the Required Delivery Date at destination (YYYYMMDD).
In Moving Unit Name, enter number(s), letter(s), or any combination thereof. Ex: 1-101 ABCT, 2-1 ID, etc.
Commodity description

In box 6, enter the National Stock Number (NSN), the military nomenclature (Supply Catalog Description) and the carrier's classification item number intended to be used, using Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC) for rail and/or National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) for motor and barge wherever possible for such information.
Complete hazardous materials identification data (UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, net quantity and SRC/CIIC) is required for all hazardous items.
For shipments made up of multiple commodities an itemized listing/load plan is required.
Equipment

In Equipment, enter the exact number of railcar loads, truckloads, barges, or containers required, including the size and type, on the line for Railcars, Trucks, Trailers, Barges or Containers.
When the exact number cannot be computed, an estimate based on the heaviest practicable loading of carrier's equipment will be entered.
Accessorial codes

In box 11, enter the Accessorial Codes requested, as found in MFTURP 1 Appendix C, in a. Rail and b. Motor.
Commonly used Rail Accessorial Codes: Loading (LDA)/Unloading (LDL) by Transportation Service Provider; Carrier to Unblock, Unbrace, and Untie (TER); Blocking, Bracing and Tie Down Services for Vehicles and Military tractor tanks (BLK); Materials (AAM); Crane at Destination (495); Crane at Origin (500); Dedicated Switch Engine Crew at Origin (LTE); Dedicated Switch Engine Crew at Destination (LFD); Dedicated Switch Engine at Destination (LMD); Dedicated Switch Engine at Origin (LME); Technical Assistance for Loading Railcars (RDH); Inspector Requested for Loading (SUP); Rail Inspection Service (RIS); Drayage at Destination (DPD).
Commonly used Motor Accessorial Codes: Signature and Tally Record Service (675); Over dimensional Freight Service (520); Overweight Permit Shipment (PER); Escort/Flagman/Telephone Service (MES/MEN/ MET); Pickup/Delivery on Saturdays (SAT); Sundays or Holidays (HOL); Normal Business Days before/after Normal Operating Hours (PUD); Protective Tarping Service (PTS).
Commonly used Transportation Protective Services: Dual Driver Protective Service (DDP); Protective Security Service (PSS); Trailer Tracking Service (DCS); Satellite Motor Surveillance Service (SNS).
For the complete list of accessorial codes, see Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication (MFTURP-1) (Appendix C).
Consignor
Consignee(s)
Remarks

Information that can be included in Remarks includes but is not limited to detailed special requirements, loading or delivery schedule, origin and destination hours of operation, base access or vetting requirements, if return rates are needed, if the request requires the tender to be valid more than 30 days, if the request is only for a cost estimate, etc.
More rules for DD Form 1085
All items must be completed or otherwise explained.
Sources
[1] DD Form 1085 (MAR 2025), Domestic Freight Routing Request and Order (the Official source link on this page).







