Performance Food Group
543 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Operator: Performance Food Group
Facility info
APPOINTMENTS & CHECK-IN Appointment times frequently not honored — expect delays of 2-7+ hours past scheduled time Must call guard shack to check in (number provided at Gate 6) Check in night before if arriving early; guards will give you a phone number for morning check-in Some reports of guards hanging up without reason during check-in calls Late arrival charges enforced ($180 for 1 hr, $300 for 2 hrs) but facility doesn't reciprocate with detention time Call immediately if running late to avoid charges DOCK ACCESS & UNLOADING Substantial wait for dock doors — 2-7 hours past appointment is typical Once in door, unloading itself is relatively quick (30 min to 1.5 hrs typical) Capstone Logistics handles unloading — widely criticized for slow operations Local trucks get faster service than OTR Lumper fees range $154-$550 depending on pallet count; drivers report fees as high or overcharged Drop and hook available for some loads PAPERWORK Major bottleneck — paperwork collection extremely slow, often 1-3+ hours after unloading complete Capstone staff batch collect paperwork from multiple drivers rather than individual basis Office doors locked; drivers not allowed inside; staff comes out when ready No phone number to contact for paperwork status FACILITY Overnight parking available (Gate 6 on left, across street from main entrance) Tight lot — challenging to maneuver multiple trucks Dock area tight but workable No bathroom access reported in some reviews No pets allowed on lot STAFF & ATTITUDE Highly inconsistent — some guards reported as extremely helpful and friendly; others described as rude, unprofessional, dismissive Phone communication unprofessional in multiple reports REALISTIC TIMELINE Plan 4-7 hours minimum from appointment time to departure Best case (rare): 1-1.5 hours total; worst case: 7-10+ hours Expect significant variation — some drivers report quick service, majority report substantial delays Monday deliveries particularly problematic
Driver reviews
Set in the dock for 5 hours.
Guys don’t spend your time in this place. This place is disaster. If you need to restart your logbook, this place is good for you.. very very bad experience zero star.
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