Midwest Mixing / Tyson Foods

Facility info

Operations Live load vs drop-and-hook both available; drop-and-hook typically 20–30 min when load ready Live loads 2–4 hours standard; delays common (6–18+ hours reported) due to weight/loading errors or staffing Check-in at guard shack, then shipping office; gate delays 15–20 min per truck reported High-vis vest required; set tandems back before entering yard Early check-in allowed; will assign dock when available Facility experience No overnight parking allowed despite available spots; nearby options: Loves (1–3 miles), Petro (5–6 miles), Walmart lot Bathrooms available at shipping office (upstairs, requires unlock) Staff attitude inconsistent: some friendly and efficient, others dismissive or argumentative; guard shack and yard crews generally solid Yard well-organized with easy backing; plenty of maneuvering room Free snacks/sandwiches occasionally offered Closed Sundays Wait times / throughput issues Dock wait 1–2 hours after check-in standard Total time frequently exceeds 4–6 hours; 8–12+ hour delays not uncommon Loading/unloading errors (overweight, incorrect weights) forcing multiple reworks Shipping/receiving slow to answer phones Staffing shortages on weekends acknowledged