Free Freight Over $98 Plus Next Day Shipping*

We not only will ship your order received Monday-Thursday the next day, but we will ship it freight free if you order $98 of stock merchandise shipping to a single location within the 48 contiguous states.  Orders for stock merchandise not reaching the free freight minimum will be charged $10. We’re sorry we cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. Boxes or A.P.O. addresses. Shipping times may vary during high-volume seasons. 

Factory direct shipments may take longer to ship. Please allow 2 - 6 weeks for delivery. Because these items are heavier the cost to ship them is higher. These items, signified with a  Red ,  Blue , or Black Truck icon. Example:    are excluded from the free freight offer and are not includable in the order total to achieve free freight. These shipments will incur a 15% freight charge based on the item’s selling price. Minimum $12 if signified with a  Red  truck , a minimum $58 if signified with a  Blue   truck, minimum $98 if signified with a Black truck. ICC ruling requires a contact name and telephone number should the transportation company need to contact someone about delivery to your location. Truck delivery is tailgate delivery only and inside delivery will require an additional charge.

New Accounts and Credit Policies 

Our terms are Net 30 Days for schools, head starts, governmental agencies, and businesses with previously approved credit. An official purchase order signed by an authorized person must accompany your order. To establish credit please contact:

Teacher Direct
P.O. Box 12063
Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: 1-88-TEACHERS
Fax: 1-888-628-5678

You may also download a credit application. Individuals may order using a check, money order, or credit card.

Payment Options

We accept checks, money orders, VISA, or MasterCard. If using a credit card, please provide the card number, expiration date, and the cardholder's name exactly as it appears on the credit card. We are pleased to accept authorized Purchase Orders from schools, head starts, governmental agencies, and businesses with previously approved credit. We also accept electronic purchase orders. Email them to orders@teacherdirect.com.

Tax Exempt Institutions

Tax exempt institutions must supply a copy of their Tax Exemption Certificate prior to ordering. Subsequent orders should include your Tax Exempt Number listed on the certificate.

Need Additional Catalogs

Additional catalogs may be obtained via phone, fax, mail, or internet. Please provide the teachers' names and the total number of catalogs needed. Requests should go to the following:

Teacher Direct
P.O. Box 12063
Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: 1-88-TEACHERS
Fax: 1-888-628-5678
Internet: www.teacherdirect.com

Location and Operating Hours
Our warehouse and offices are located at:
1200B Roberts Industrial Drive
Birmingham, AL 35208

Our operating hours are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm CST, Monday through Friday. You may contact us any time during these hours at 1-88-TEACHERS. You may also order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by fax at 1-888-628-5678 or on the web at www.teacherdirect.com.

Bids and Contracts

If your purchases require formal bids, please add Teacher Direct to your bid list as well as your approved vendor list. Written requests for bids and quotes can be sent to:

Teacher Direct
Attention: Bid Department
P.O. Box 12063
Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: 1-88-TEACHERS
Fax: 1-888-628-5678