ALDI Distribution Center - Frederick

Facility info

Check-In & Appointment Arrive 2-3 hours early. Gate line regularly backs up 1-4 hours regardless of appointment time. Facility has reassigned or delayed appointments without broker notification. Some drivers report being marked late while still in check-in queue. Guard shack collects driver's license during check-in, returns it on departure—multiple drivers object to this practice on security grounds. Questionnaire required at check-in. Heavy volume (4 trucks processed at a time). Unloading Lumper service (Merit) handles unloading—typically 10 minutes to 1 hour per load, but mixed/sorted loads take longer. No communication from facility on unload completion status. Multiple reports of staff checking product after lumpers finish, extending total time. Paperwork 2-3 hour wait standard for receiving paperwork after unload completion. Drivers must wait for call to retrieve documents. Some facilities reportedly require drivers to walk paperwork to receiver themselves. Total facility time regularly 4-6+ hours despite short unload times. Facility & Parking No overnight parking permitted. Truck stop 0.25-1 mile away. Plentiful daytime parking available. Clean restrooms at guard shack. Some off-road parking available between 18:00-06:00 along designated route (see pink-marked area in reviews). Staff & Operations Mixed reports. Some security staff noted as professional and friendly; others described as unprofessional, rude, or unhelpful. Yard traffic control inconsistent—confusing lane markings, employees moving cones, drivers cutting lines. Safety concerns raised about blocking roadway with backed-up truck traffic. Some staff unfamiliar with procedures. Overall Pattern Highly congested facility with systemic delays in paperwork processing. Expect minimum 4-5 hours total time regardless of actual unload speed. Come very early to avoid missing appointment window.