Target Distribution Center

Facility info

APPOINTMENT & CHECK-IN Must have confirmed appointment. Arrive no more than 1 hour early—enforcement is strict (drivers turned away for arriving 4 minutes early). Gate receives you with instructions; proceed to check-in office at back building. Papers issued at check-in. OPERATIONS Drop and hook available—trailer stays in lot while you wait in bobtail area. Live unloads also accommodated. Facility states 10-hour window for live unloads though rarely used fully. No seal-breaking required on some doors. Text notification and green light signal when cleared to leave. WAIT TIMES—MAJOR ISSUE Unload times highly variable and often excessive: ranges from 1.5 hours to 10+ hours reported. Many 4-6+ hour waits common even for small loads (1-3 pallets). Cold storage facility reported as fast and reliable—easy in/out. Drop and hook operations reported as quick (20-45 minutes). Live unloads significantly slower; examples: 8am appointment finished 3pm, 6:45am arrival still unloading at 2pm, 5:30pm appointment still at dock at 10pm. Staff took mandatory breaks mid-unload with no communication to waiting drivers. FACILITY EXPERIENCE Plenty of backing space, wide aisles, easy maneuvering. Overnight parking not available at facility. Street parking not permitted (police enforcement reported). Restrooms available inside; cleanliness reported as adequate. Nearby amenities: Sheetz, Pilot, TA, Waffle House at adjacent exit. Staff attitude mixed: receiving office personnel often described as friendly and courteous, but some reports of rudeness and dismissiveness about driver concerns. ADDITIONAL NOTES Dogs not allowed out of truck during wait. Friday deliveries flagged as particularly problematic. Performance appears inconsistent—some recent reports suggest possible improvement, but wait times remain unpredictable.