Smart Warehousing

16500 East Truman Road, Independence MO 64050

Operator: Smart Warehousing

2.8 stars from 50 driver reviews

Facility info

Appointment-only facility—strict enforcement, even 2–30 min late = cancellation risk Wait times consistently 3–8 hours despite appointment system; some loads weighed incorrectly, delaying departure Check-in staff reported as rude, impatient, dismissive—multiple complaints about gate attendant attitude Underground cave-style facility—extremely tight maneuvering, not suitable for inexperienced drivers or sleeper cabs Tandems must be all the way forward for entry/exit Optional paid service ($60) to have yard crew handle trailer in/out of caves; otherwise you maneuver it yourself Overnight parking available; restrooms available at some docks, absent at others Pre-cool reefer to required temp before arrival or they won't load Drop-and-hook operation: leave trailer in staging, they move it inside for load, return it to staging for pickup Backing space adequate once inside but narrow entrance/exit; tight yard conditions throughout Reported theft of load straps left in trailer—secure or remove loose items

Driver reviews

  • 1.0 / 5

    Lady at check in is absolutely terrible big attitude for no reason if you hate your job so much why even show up

  • 5.0 / 5

    FYI you can pay $60.00 to have them load your trailer and bring it back to the staging area. This is one of the tightest caves in the area.

  • 5.0 / 5

    Drop trailer in staging area with tandem forward, they take it inside cave,load it,then drop it back.

  • 3.0 / 5

    The people at the gate can be very strict. Before you arrive here, make sure to pre-cool your reefer to the assigned set point (e.g., -10). They will not load you until your trailer reaches the required temperature.

  • 1.0 / 5

    I need to know if the guards are employees by Smart Whse? Im human and do not appreciate tge treatment from these vial people. Who employees them?

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