Tyson Foods Inc.

Facility info

Wait times: 10-36 hours typical, often far exceeding appointment times. Many 20+ hour waits reported. Some loads ready within 1-2 hours, but these are exceptions. Drop and hook operation — you drop empty, they load, you pick up loaded trailer. Appointment times largely meaningless; loads frequently not ready when promised. Check-in procedure confusing for first-timers. Enter through scale, report to guard shack (entrance on left side), drop trailer on far left of lot, park bobtail area, wait for call. Some drivers report never receiving calls despite loads being ready. Paperwork delays common — loads may be ready but driver hasn't been called or notified, or must hunt down staff to get documentation. Overweight loads reported multiple times. Scale on-site; use it before leaving. Staff attitudes inconsistent. Some guards and yard drivers described as helpful and courteous. Shipping office and security personnel frequently described as rude, dismissive, unhelpful, and unresponsive. Phone inquiries met with hostility. Yard conditions tight and cramped. Limited space to maneuver trailers. Parking lot is a "zoo" and "complete mess." Road conditions poor past empty lot area. Backing into washout trailer area tight and bumpy. Lot may be full, forcing long waits. Overnight bobtail parking available. Bathrooms reported as filthy and disgusting. Self-service trailer washout available in back of facility. Loading errors: wrong trailers loaded, mismatched loads, loose/unprofessional loading reported. Facility runs meat/poultry processing — expect strong odors and flies. Weekend deliveries may find receiving department closed until Monday with minimal nearby parking. Route note: Use Loop 500 to Shelbyville Street (87) to avoid town. Exit parking lot by turning left, U-turn, then exit.