Target Distribution Center
3880 Zachary Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
Operator: Target
Facility info
OPERATIONS Appointments required. Live load unloading. Early arrival (30 min-1 hour before appointment) may get you checked in faster. Wait times extremely inconsistent — reports range from 1 hour to 18+ hours for unload. Multiple reports of 10-hour minimum waits for live loads. Drop and hook reported as faster alternative. FACILITY EXPERIENCE Overnight parking available (drivers report camping/sleeping in cabs). Driver lounge exists but described as inadequate. Bathrooms available but not mentioned prominently. Staff professionalism inconsistent — some reports of polite staff, many more of disrespectful/unprofessional treatment. Poor communication between gate, office, and dock staff — documented cases of 5-6 hour delays due to information not being passed along. Yard operations noisy (horn blowing disrupts sleep). Facility organization poor. No food/beverage readily available — bring your own. BOTTOM LINE Massive performance variability. Some drivers get through in 1-6 hours; others stuck 10-18+ hours on identical load types. Live loads particularly problematic. Drop and hook strongly preferred if available. Appointments don't guarantee timely processing. Plan for extended wait and bring supplies. Success appears partly luck-dependent rather than operationally reliable.
Driver reviews
Appointment 4.30 pm checked on time still waiting not sure how long it will take
Absolutely terrible experience at this Target location. My appointment was scheduled for 6:00 AM, and it’s now 11.10AM — I’ve been waiting for 5 hours with no proper update. Because of this unacceptable delay, I’m going to miss my pickup and lose valuable driving time. Drivers’ time should be respected. This level of delay and lack of communication is extremely unprofessional and disappointing.
Absolutely terrible experience at this Target location. My appointment was scheduled for 6:00 AM, and it’s now 11.10AM — I’ve been waiting for 5 hours with no proper update. Because of this unacceptable delay, I’m going to miss my pickup and lose valuable driving time. Drivers’ time should be respected. This level of delay and lack of communication is extremely unprofessional and disappointing.
Absolutely terrible experience at this Target location. My appointment was scheduled for 6:00 AM, and it’s now 11.10AM — I’ve been waiting for 5 hours with no proper update. Because of this unacceptable delay, I’m going to miss my pickup and lose valuable driving time. Drivers’ time should be respected. This level of delay and lack of communication is extremely unprofessional and disappointing.
TELEVISION. If you are bringing a television to this damn place, cancel the load immediately—without hesitation or wasting a moment. Check-in: 6:30AM,<br>Appointment: 7 AM; Check-out: 8 PM.
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