Americold Logistics Tarboro

Facility info

Operations Mostly drop and hook; live loads typically under 1 hour Appointment required—$155 late fee if more than 30 minutes late Show up early and you'll likely get a door immediately Check-in at guard shack, receive BOL same time Loads usually on time Empty trailers must be clean, washed out, and full of fuel upon arrival—subject to inspection Do not break seals on incoming loads Facility experience Staff consistently friendly, professional, and helpful Overnight parking available inside gate on gravel (stay left); small lot on fence side for dropping empties is tight and often full Clean restrooms available Yard space adequate for maneuvering to docks Drop lot for empty trailers cramped—difficult to turn around Close to Walmart and restaurants Notable patterns Speed varies significantly—some reports of quick turnarounds (30–45 minutes), others cite 2–3+ hour waits with minimal explanation Occasional delays in loading despite being in a door One driver reported arriving at 7am for 8am pickup and being processed immediately; another checked in early and waited hours in door until appointment time Trailers occasionally damaged during fast loading/unloading process