McLane Cordele

Facility info

Check-in & Operations Guard shack check-in for door assignment (doors 1-10 dry van, 11-25 reefer). Break seal, provide paperwork to receiving. Lumper fee required unless pre-paid—call for fee amount. Most unloads start immediately after docking. Facility opens 0330. Don't arrive more than 30 minutes early. Some reports of unloads starting right away; others experienced significant delays between arrival and unload start. Unload Times Highly variable. Many drivers report 1-2 hours total. Multiple reports of 4+ hour waits for paperwork after lumper finishes, sometimes with discrepancies in completion times logged. Some fast turnarounds (under 1 hour); others waited 7+ hours total. Parking & Overnight No official overnight parking on property. Very limited lot space—1-2 spots max near entrance, described as tight and challenging to maneuver. Loves and Pilot truck stops within 1-3 miles. Pavement condition rough in spots but manageable. Internal lot congestion from McLane trailers parked at far end, creating difficult maneuvering situations. Facility & Staff Guard shack staff consistently described as nice, friendly, professional. One report of rude guard with poor communication about no-park policy. Receiving and lumper staff generally cooperative. Facility is smaller, tight backing situations, blind back-ins required in some spots. Dock lines could use fresh paint for clarity. Safety & Requirements Bring PPW and ID for check-in. Leave doors open after unload for security inspection. Stay far right of guard shack to avoid employee vehicle traffic. Issues Parking lot nightmare for some—tight spaces, difficult maneuvering, internal congestion. Significant paperwork delays after unload completion. One report of dishonest time logging to reduce detention pay. Lumper fees inconsistent across McLane locations ($0-$70 for similar loads).