Georgia-Pacific Drop Yard
6380 Main St, Pennington, AL 36916
Operator: Georgia-Pacific
Facility info
Operations Drop and hook standard procedure Check-in: provide pickup number, trailer inspection date, tandem slide position S/R clerk provides form to locate loaded trailer in yard Check-out: report loaded trailer seal number for BOL Live loads possible but typically 2-4 hours No appointment scheduling mentioned Wait times highly variable — can be quick or 6+ hours depending on mill/warehouse operations Machine/production issues upstream cause extended delays Paperwork given at gate exit Facility Experience Dirt and gravel lot with concrete only for landing gear Severe drainage issues when wet — mud, standing water, trailer legs sinking Potholes, ruts, and uneven terrain throughout Not well-organized; trailers sometimes not where indicated Staff professionalism mixed — many describe office personnel as helpful and professional, but multiple reports of rude/dismissive behavior from certain staff members No driver bathrooms available; facility won't allow driver use of their facilities Overnight parking allowed in drop yard area (out of the way) Truck stop and food options nearby Generally adequate maneuvering space when lot conditions permit Reality Check Dry conditions: manageable, quick in/out Wet conditions: significant mud and flooding hazard; can get stuck
Driver reviews
Everything went well until it was time to depart. I was informed my bills would be ready when I was ready to leave. I signed my bills and was immediately told there was an issue they needed to call in. Terrible experience wasting my time. My 14 hour clock doesn't stop just because a customer doesn't have their affairs in order.
Love it here. I only wish it was paved when it rains.<br>Their employees get a 5. For almost 20 years they've always gone the extra mile.
Pretty good place to pick up a load they do have overnight parking. It is a dirt lot so if it has recently rained, it will be pretty nasty out there. Once you enter, there is a guard shack in the middle of the entrance and exit have your pick up number ready starting with a 2 usually. They will give you paperwork, but if you are delivering a load, you need to go to gate nine instead of the Drop yard. Make sure you slide your tandems all the way to the rear you may get in trouble from your company if not.
Was ok better than last time I came but I still think they need to black top that lot so you not walking in mud all the time that Alabama mud is thick plus this time they didn't have as many trainers so were not jammed together but its ok an the guys operating the spot trucks will come an pull a trailer out so you can get hooked up to it
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