Anheuser-Busch

Facility info

Appointments required — strictly enforced. Do not arrive more than 1 hour before appointment time or you'll be turned away. Broker confirmation times sometimes don't match facility records; verify directly with facility. Load/unload times highly inconsistent — 1-2 hours on good days, but 4-8+ hours common. Many reports of 10+ hour waits. Actual work often doesn't start until well after arrival or door assignment. Live load operation — drivers report long waits for dock door assignment after check-in. Once assigned a door, additional wait before loading/unloading begins. Check-in procedure — provide truck plate, trailer plate, driver's license to guard shack. Guard breaks seal and assigns door number. Drive to scale, then return to guard for checkout and signed BOLs. No overnight parking — staging not available. Lot is kept clear of parked trucks. No restrooms available for drivers — porta potty mentioned once in reviews. One report of no facilities for women drivers. Security/guard quality variable — some guards reported as excellent, friendly, and willing to work around issues. Others described as slow, rude, or unhelpful. One standout mentioned repeatedly as going above and beyond. Yard conditions — well-kept facility, but no ground lines marking bay doors (backing can be difficult). Neighboring lot sometimes used for porta potty/overflow. Limited food options nearby. Safety requirements — safety vest required. Load quality issues — multiple reports of poor wrapping, stacking, and bracing on kegs and pallets. Loads rejected at downstream locations. Some reports of weight discrepancies and incomplete BOL documentation. Parking restrictions — cannot park inside lot while waiting if you arrive more than 1 hour early; directed to wait on street. Friday closure — facility closes at 2pm Fridays, reopens Sunday 2pm.