Cargill Meat Solutions

Facility info

OPERATIONS Drop and hook only (some reviews mention live unload — verify current status). Appointment windows typically 8-10 hours but loads often ready only at end of window or later. No live communication — have to walk in repeatedly to check load status; facility won't take your number. Receiving starts 22:00. Have order number and driver's license ready at security. Reefer must be 3/4 full minimum. Load bars reportedly go missing — don't leave them in trailer. WAIT TIMES Highly inconsistent. Some loads ready 2-4 hours early; many ready only at end of appointment window or 2-3 hours past it. One driver waited 11 hours (8:30 AM to 7:53 PM). Appointment times don't reliably predict when you'll actually load. Plan to lose most of your appointment window. FACILITY EXPERIENCE Very dirty and dusty throughout. Massive potholes and mud everywhere — lot conditions hazardous, especially in dark. Tight trailer drop area; requires careful maneuvering. Overnight parking available but recently restricted at some locations to employee overflow and empty trailers — check current policy before relying on it. Bobtail parking for 4-6 trucks available. Clean break room and bathrooms. On-site deli/café with food options. STAFF & COMMUNICATION Mixed bag. Many drivers praise guards and yard jockeys as friendly and helpful. Shipping/receiving personnel ranges from very nice to noticeably rude — some reports of eye-rolling, rudeness, and unprofessionalism. Communication about load readiness is poor; staff won't proactively update you. Yard dog directions can be unclear and confusing. OTHER Trailer washout at FR Logistics nearby costs $37.10 (paid or fuel to park). Truck stop 5 miles down road, usually full. Load prioritization favors certain carriers (Prime cited). Some reports of loads being combined or mixed up with others. Meat/protein processing facility — expect industrial conditions.