Costco Van Buren Distribution Depot
5860 Belleville Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
Operator: Costco
Facility info
Operations Drop and hook with electronic pager system — gate checks BOL, assigns door number via device Check-in procedure: remain in left lane at gate, associate grabs BOL through window, returns with pager/transponder Appointment timing inconsistent — some unload within 90 minutes, others wait 2–5+ hours despite early arrival; facility often prioritizes later arrivals Can check in up to 1 hour early, but dock assignment may come much later Open trailer doors before backing into dock area (required procedure) Typical unload time when dock is reached: 60–90 minutes Facility Experience Overnight parking available only for early morning appointments (before 7–8:15 AM); cannot park after 4:30 PM day before or after delivery Professional, well-organized layout with clear signage and ample backing room — no tandem slide required Staff attitude ranges from very friendly to dismissive; some reports of discriminatory behavior at restroom access Portable restrooms available; indoor facilities access varies High traffic volume creates congestion; backing areas can be tight despite adequate space Weather exposure — long walks in cold conditions reported at some times
Driver reviews
Overnight parking. On a door @ or before your appt time. Quick unload. Friendly folks at the gate. Lots of room to maneuver unless your swift or prime
Worst place you can deliver it. I don’t care about appointment Been waiting for a door for six hours.
Came here at 22 30 to my 8 00 am appointment. They send me to nearest truck stop. They are rude and don't understand that in the evening there are no parking available in this crazy overpopulated area.0 stars for this costco location. Just don't order stuff if you don't have parking for truckers who drive whole day to deliver to your crazy place. Will skip costcos next time. No more deliveries to Costco from Me.
My experience was good. I like how they have everything organized here. If doesn't seem as hectic as some of the other Costco warehouse I've been to. Pull up to gate, give them your paper work and they will hand it back in a plastic envelope along with a pager. Go straight ahead and park on the right. When the prayer goes off head towards the docks but stop in one of the three lanes, open your doors and put your bills in the trailer then head to assigned dock. There are employees standing there to answer questions. Sometimes unloading can take awhile but let's face it, not everyone shows up to work these days and if you are minus just one fork lift driver, you can be guaranteed a slow unload. I don't take that away from the company.
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