McLane Orlando

Facility info

Appointment scheduling: Early arrival acceptable; can arrive before doors open and park on street. Some flexibility with times if staff allows. 10am-1pm lunch period—expect delays. Check-in: Report to yellow-marked main office first. Staff assigns you to specific door (cold/frozen loads typically doors 1-2, dry loads typically doors 10-11). Unload speed: Highly inconsistent. Reports range from 45 minutes to 7+ hours. Some quick turns (6am-730am), others long waits. Depends on dock priorities and workload that day. Live load: Yes, appears to be live unload operations. Backing: Tight facility. Use opposite gate entrance from your assigned door to pull straight back and avoid tight 90-degree angles. Watch for parked trucks, trailers in doors, and curbs. Street not typically busy for maneuvering. Parking: No dedicated lot. Park on street adjacent to facility—there are no-parking signs, but drivers report parking anyway. Overnight parking available on street near facility. Facility layout: Two entrances (dry vs. cold/frozen sides). Limited interior parking. Cargo sometimes scattered on floor creating capacity issues. Staff: Generally friendly and helpful. Known to be flexible with late arrivals. One report of rude driver behavior (likely driver-to-driver issue, not staff). Bathrooms: Available at main office. Fees: Lumber surcharges ($60+) and de facto drop fees ($251 for small drop-off reported as excessive). Overall experience: Wildly variable. Some drivers report quick, smooth operations; others experience multi-hour delays. Tight logistics, tight space. Bring patience and strong backing skills.