Ahlstrom Engine Filtration, LLC

Facility info

ROUTING GPS will route you through residential streets marked "no trucks" — avoid. Use Route 48 to McAdam Drive, cross railroad tracks, left on E Esther St. Or: Route 29 south to McAdam, then follow signs to Ahlstrom/facility. Call for recorded directions if unsure. Small town location with narrow streets and tight maneuvering — know your route before arriving. DOCK OPERATIONS First come, first serve (FCFS) starting 7am. No appointment required but some drivers report having appointments. Live load facility. Loading times highly variable: 30 minutes to 5+ hours. Dock 7 has tight backing — narrow with concrete barriers and slope. Paperwork can add 30+ minutes. WAIT TIMES Inconsistent. Some drivers loaded in 30-45 minutes; others waited 3-5 hours for dock access plus 2+ hours to load. Loading pace slow — reported pallet-per-15-minutes rate on paper loads. Early arrival (well before scheduled time) may help but not guaranteed. STAFF & ATTITUDE Mixed reviews. Some report friendly, professional, courteous staff. Others describe rude employees with "don't care" attitude. Politeness from drivers appears to influence treatment. Gate staff praised in some reviews. FACILITY EXPERIENCE Overnight parking available. No bathroom mentioned positively; one driver reported none accessible. Dust on dock. Tight, difficult backing conditions. Small, older facility with limited space. DETENTION Recommend negotiating detention pay given typical 3-5 hour total times.