Harbor Freight Transport - Port Newark

Facility info

WAIT TIMES Expect 2-8 hours total. Check-in alone: 1-2 hours typical, sometimes up to 3 hours. Loading/unloading: highly variable, 30 minutes to 6+ hours. Facility prioritizes own trucks before customer loads. Lunch breaks (around 12pm) can halt operations mid-shift. CHECK-IN Park on Navy Street (tight lot, expect street parking). Walk to check-in office on Viking Street (one-way — don't pull onto Craneway Street). Have documentation ready: driver's license, delivery/pickup order, truck number, company name, phone number. Check-in window inconsistent — some staff quick and courteous, others slow (30+ minutes per driver reported). Don't wait passively in truck; check back in office periodically or risk being forgotten in queue. OPERATIONS Live load and unload. Dock workers will call you when ready. Follow escort to tight yard (53-footers need blindside backing). Forklift operators generally work efficiently. No bathroom facilities reported. Overnight parking available on Navy Street and in yard (limited spaces at night). STAFF & ATTITUDE Mixed. Some staff described as helpful, professional, courteous. Others reported as rude, dismissive, unhelpful, angry. Treatment varies day-to-day. Respect and professionalism from drivers appears to influence responses. FACILITY CONDITIONS Disorganized lot. Limited/unclear parking signage. Tight maneuvering space. Older facility. Yard conditions cramped. Cold waiting areas reported. BOTTOM LINE High unpredictability. Budget full day minimum. Bring patience and documentation.