Tyson Foods Inc.

Facility info

Operations Drop and hook standard, most loads. Live loads 2-3 hours typical but highly variable — some drivers report 14+ hours. Text message check-in system used. Appointment times often not honored. Pre-loaded trailers frequently delayed. Requires two load locks in trailer at gate for pickups. Reefer fuel typically full on drops. Wait Times Highly inconsistent. Range: 2 hours to 48+ hours. Most common complaints: 8-14 hour waits. Some drivers report loading/unloading delays due to product not ready. Overnight waits common if arriving evening before morning appointment. Facility Experience Overnight parking available and allowed. Bathrooms reported closed (Covid-related in older reviews). Shower available at guard shack. Yard conditions: slow movement of trailers, tight maneuvering space, generally clean though some report odor issues. Scale on-site. GPS may route through residential areas. Staff & Attitude Highly variable by shift. First shift shipping/receiving praised in some reviews. Overnight staff and office workers frequently reported as rude, dismissive, unprofessional. Security/yard jockey/receiving personnel sometimes friendly. Guard shack staff described as both nice and unfriendly depending on visit. Lack of communication about delays — drivers report being left waiting without updates. Entry/Check-in Stop at security gate near entrance. Fill out paperwork with truck information, send contact number via text. Wear safety vest. Directed to drop trailer to right of scale. Additional Notes This is a Tyson Foods facility. Trailer cleanliness strictly enforced at entry. Some drivers report unfair enforcement disparities. Product quality issues reported (loose cargo, damaged boxes). Frozen loads common. Facility inconsistency significant — same driver reported vastly different experiences on repeat visits.