Target Distribution Center

Facility info

APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING Strict adherence to appointment times — arrival more than 1 hour early will be refused; must leave and return Live drop and hook operation Unloading delays common; facility may not start unloading until hours after scheduled appointment time CHECK-IN & OPERATIONS Check in at guard station upon arrival Drop trailer at designated lot, slide tandems before dropping Report to Door 26 (red door with driver entrance sign) with paperwork Must leave facility property during unloading — bobtail to nearby Love's truck stop (quarter mile away) or Flying J (50 miles away) Facility will call when trailer is ready for pickup Some reports of facility not calling as promised WAIT TIMES Highly variable and unpredictable. Range from 30 minutes to 12+ hours for unloading Light loads (2-5 pallets) often take 3-10+ hours No clear correlation between load size and unload time Many reports of 8-10 hour waits being standard Facility may delay unloading until end of shift FACILITY EXPERIENCE No overnight parking on property Love's truck stop 0.25 miles away (may have parking availability issues) Restroom and vending machines on site Staff attitude mixed — some drivers report professional, pleasant interactions; others report staff on phones, dismissive, or rude Check-in staff attitude inconsistent STAFFING & MANAGEMENT No manager availability reported during extended waits Seal-cutting equipment shortages reported causing delays BOTTOM LINE Plan for 5-10+ hour unload times minimum. Do not expect predictability. Only take this load if your schedule can absorb major delays. Facility does not accommodate drivers waiting on property during unloading.