Americold Logistics Texarkana

Facility info

Appointment scheduling: Strict on timing—$150 late fee. Book appointments carefully; hard to reschedule if you're running behind. Some drivers report difficulty getting appointment times that match their actual availability. Operations: Live load and drop-and-hook both available. Check-in starts 7am, gates open 5am. Typical load/unload times range 45 minutes to 2 hours when running smoothly, but can stretch to 5-7 hours depending on facility workload and conditions. Papers processing adds 20-30 minutes sometimes. Wait times: Inconsistent. Best case: under 1.5 hours. Worst case: 6-7 hours. Many complaints about slow loading relative to other Americold locations. Several reports of extended waits despite early arrival or on-time appointments. Overnight parking: None available at facility. Mud pit parking if arriving after hours—not recommended. Truck stops nearby (15-30 miles away). Facility: Break room provided. Bathrooms available but basic ("2 star" condition). Tight backing space. Clean trailers required. Parking area could use gravel/paving according to drivers. Staff: Mixed feedback. Mostly described as friendly and helpful. A few isolated reports of rude or dismissive check-in staff, but most interactions positive. Good problem-solving when issues arise. Early delivery charge: $150 to work in early.