ADM/Stratas Foods

Facility info

Appointment system largely meaningless — arriving early, on-time, or late produces similar wait times; appointments don't guarantee priority Wait times: highly variable and frequently excessive — 2-hour loads possible but 4-12+ hour waits for dock assignment are common; many reports of 5-7 hour minimums FCFS (first-come-first-served) operation — appointment time is more of a reference than a scheduling guarantee Not ELD-friendly — extended waits make HOS compliance difficult Check-in process: guard shack, empty weight at onsite scale, then park in staging area and wait for phone call to assigned dock Scaling: required on entry (empty) and exit (loaded); scale house staff can be inconsistent in demeanor Dock efficiency varies — loading itself typically 30 min to 2 hours once at dock, but getting assigned a dock is the bottleneck Guard shack/security: generally professional and courteous; some exceptions noted Overnight parking available — dirt lot with adequate space; allows 10/34-hour breaks Facilities: driver lounge with vending machines and bathrooms near guard shack; food truck sometimes onsite Staffing appears undersized — facility frequently overwhelmed; multiple reports suggest insufficient loading crew for capacity Safety/facility conditions: dirt parking lot with potholes; confined dock area with heavy truck traffic and close calls reported; professional but sometimes tense atmosphere Operating hours: typically 7am-10pm for shipping/receiving; loads may not process if dropped after ~10pm Dunnage bags: occasionally left in truck Restrictions: no smoking on property, no dog walking allowed Late arrival penalties: arriving after facility closes may result in next-day loading