Amazon Fulfillment Center DCM2 Kettering, OH

DCM2 serves Kettering, the greater Dayton metro area, and western Ohio as an Amazon Logistics delivery station, consolidating parcels from upstream fulfillment centers and sorting them into routes for last-mile delivery. Our role is to make deliveries appointment-clean: correct labels, compliant pallets, and accurate paperwork—so freight is received without delays. Located on Composite Drive in a mixed commercial–industrial district with access to Interstates 75, 70 and 675, the site supports dependable parcel flows and LTL/TL linehauls across Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and the wider Midwest.

Amazon DCM2 at a Glance

• FC Code: DCM2

• Full Address: 1930 Composite Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, United States

• Booking System: Amazon Carrier Central (appointments required)

• GLN Code: Not publicly disclosed for U.S. FCs

• Pallet Exchange: Not specified (confirm during appointment request)

• Deep Sea Imports: Yes — FCL accepted when consigned to a single FC and booked by appointment

• Slip Sheet Unloading: Not specified (confirm during appointment request)

Strategic Location

DCM2 sits on Composite Drive in Kettering (Montgomery County), just south of central Dayton. The surrounding flex and light-industrial properties are positioned within easy reach of I-75, I-675, and regional routes that connect into I-70, giving carriers fast north–south and east–west coverage across the Dayton–Cincinnati–Columbus triangle.

Local arterial roads link the station to residential neighborhoods across the Dayton metro, while public-transport access supports staffing and flexible shifts. For linehaul carriers, this combination of interstate proximity and urban access allows DCM2 to function as a key Amazon Logistics hub for western Ohio, with predictable Carrier Central appointments and dock turns even during peak parcel volumes.

Operational Specifications for DCM2

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window: Continuous (24/7); delivery windows follow your confirmed Carrier Central appointment time

• Receiving Hours

  • By appointment (local time)

• Vehicle Requirements

  • Active carrier profile and confirmed Carrier Central appointment

  • Dock-high, rear unloading at a standard bay (no side unloading)

  • Typical inbound equipment by appointment:

    • 53' trailers (linehaul / intermodal)

    • Regional box trucks and step-vans feeding the delivery network

  • Driver presents BOL/manifest and appointment reference at check-in

  • Drivers must follow on-site safety and yard procedures, including:

    • Posted yard speed limits and traffic flow

    • Designated staging and parking areas for live unloads and trailer drops

    • Backing protocols (spotters where required) and all yard-marshal or security instructions

• Cargo Preparation

  • Pallets (U.S. standard):

    • Use 40" × 48", 4-way access wooden pallets suitable for parcel sortation and cross-dock handling

    • Avoid damaged, non-standard, or unstable pallets that may require rework or be refused at receiving

  • Box & Pallet Labels:

    • Each carton requires a unique FBA Box ID or AMZL-compatible shipping label, as defined in your Amazon shipment plan

    • Each pallet requires four pallet labels (one per side), applied on the outside of the stretch wrap and fully scannable

    • Ensure labels clearly show destination FC/code (DCM2) and shipment or trailer ID used in Carrier Central

  • Wrapping & Stability:

    • Wrap pallets with clear stretch film so labels remain visible and unobstructed

    • No product overhang beyond the pallet footprint

    • Stack cartons evenly with heavier items at the bottom; use corner boards and strapping/banding where needed to keep loads stable in transit and during unloading

  • Floor-Loaded / FCL:

    • Floor-loaded containers and trailers must follow Amazon’s Floor Loading Policy, including limits on stack height, carton weight, and mixed-SKU loading

    • Clearly describe any floor-loaded inbound in your Carrier Central booking so DCM2 can plan appropriate labor, PIT, and dock time and avoid delays

  • Slip Sheets:

    • Only use slip sheets where explicitly permitted by Amazon guidance and confirmed in your appointment notes; otherwise, plan for standard palletized unloading