NFI - Elwood

Facility info

Strict appointment scheduling — arrive on time or expect to be turned away; late arrivals have been refused entry with 7+ hour reschedules Drop and hook: typically 2–3 hours; live load: 3–8+ hours depending on load type (floor loads quoted at 5–8 hours) Check-in procedure: Security gate → drive around lot left → office to drop paperwork → spot driver assigns bay; bring safety vest or you won't be checked in No overnight parking on-site; street parking available during wait but congested; Loves truck stop 15 miles away Public restrooms available; staff attitude highly inconsistent — some describe gate crew/office staff as professional and friendly, others report rudeness and unprofessionalism Yard is cramped, congested, and poorly organized; tight backing spaces; empty trailers stored 3 miles away; debris in drop yard creates tire hazard Facility open 24/7 except Saturday midnight–Sunday midnight closure Congested entrance with trucks forced to wait on street due to container traffic — safety concern noted Guard shack can be slow; follow their instructions precisely to save time