Lyons Cold Storage - Chicago
8424 47th St DOCK 7, Lyons, IL 60534
Operator: Lyons Cold Storage
Facility info
Appointment scheduling: Call ahead to confirm dock assignment. Arrive 30 min early; staging area available behind building if not ready. Some early arrivals get loaded before appointment time. Check-in & loading: Present CDL at door 32 or 34 area (upstairs). Loading typically 1–2.5 hours once at dock. Facility holds ID until load complete. Load quality inconsistent—verify securing before leaving. Docks are brutally tight. Doors 36–38 require blindside backing or go around back to turn around. Multiple pull-ups needed. Tight spacing between trucks. Not suitable for long-nose or newer rigs. Wait times unpredictable. Some drivers loaded early; others waited 2–12 hours. Product availability occasionally delayed loads. Overnight parking available behind building only. Bathrooms: Single unisex restroom in poor condition—no dedicated facilities. Female drivers report discomfort sharing. Some report no restrooms accessible. Staff attitude mixed. Most describe friendly, fast crew. Some report rude reception staff and unprofessional conduct. One supervisor reportedly held ID "hostage." Yard conditions: Very small, congested lot. Multiple businesses operate from site—confirm receiver. GPS unreliable; avoid no-truck routes. Wooden fence and concrete curb hazards. No substantial staging beyond back lot.
Driver reviews
In and out quick .. no overnight parking and limited room . Doors on the end of the building are no fun to back into . But overall , not a bad place ... anytime I don't hit a bridge its a good day around here.
My appointment at 3:00 p.m. I came here at 2:50 p.m. They give me the right away They finish at 4:30 p.m. Go to the office door 32 I put picture They will ask you for driver license They keep it until they finish of unoading you They will call you for the door When you have door open your door and back in Keep your refer -10 When you finish go back to the office The bill of loading will be ready And they will give you back the ID Have a nice day
I had an overall good experience here. The docks are a little tight, but you also realize it’s not a Wal-Mart DC. I was given a door immediately, and loaded within 30 minutes. The only reason I didn’t put 5 stars was because the clerk acted as though I was bothering her. Everyone has a little stress at work, but it doesn’t take much effort to be polite. The efficiency of the loading crew far outweighed her demeanor, but it could’ve been perfect.
Fast, fast, fast. The only thing they keep you license and the place is tight
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