Performance Foodservice - Nashville

Facility info

Appointments strictly enforced — arrive early or on time; won't unload before appointment time; check in early to secure door Check-in crawl — 30-60 minutes standing in crowded office for paperwork; one person handling intake; major bottleneck Unload times all over the place — ranges from 25 minutes to 4+ hours; lumper crews speed varies; 3-4 hours typical for partial loads Paperwork wait — 1-3 hours getting BOL after unload; second line to stand in; adds significant time to stop Drop and hook only 24 hours — live loads/unloads by appointment only, 6am start (unclear end time); drop and hook only allowed after midnight; can drop trailer in front lot and bobtail to nearby truck stop High lumper fees — $160-$305 reported; charged per load, not pallet count No overnight parking — Pilot 0.5-1.5 miles away; Speedway nearby; some small parking area in back for brief stays Tight lot, manageable backing — plenty of room between doors once you're in; some doors tighter than others; don't block docks during check-in Gate restrictions — may limit arrival times (around 6am); check-in shack location past building corner, around first left; stairs up to office on right Staff quality inconsistent — mostly friendly and helpful, but some reports of rude behavior; one night shift manager flagged as problematic Wholesale grocery distribution — expect lumper crews handling unload Safety note — high truck traffic volume on limited dock space creates congestion Realistic timeline — plan 5-6 hours minimum door-to-door; can easily stretch to full day with paperwork delays