Tyson Foods, Indianapolis Distribution Center

Facility info

Operations Drop and hook — unload at lot 3/4, pick up loaded trailer from staging lot Wait times highly variable: 2 hours to 36+ hours; don't rely on appointment times Check dock for green light instead of waiting for call Reefer fuel: maintain 3/4 tank minimum Live load drivers: confirm trailer loaded status with shipping officer before leaving Facility Experience Overnight bobtail parking available Portable bathrooms on-site Tight yard geometry, especially empty lot — plan hookup carefully Staff professionalism inconsistent; some drivers report friendly crew, others report unprofessional behavior Yard equipment: landing gear may be cranked up high — verify before hooking Free frozen breakfast available Safety/Entry Requirements High-visibility vest or safety-colored shirt mandatory entire time on yard Slide tandems all the way back before entering Narrow access roads; confusing entrance (steep hill) Take Sam Jones Expressway or Harding Street approach; avoid first driveway at 1401 Keystone Ave north of entrance closed; south approach OK Heavy local traffic and construction around facility