Hilti Distribution Center - Dayton

Facility info

Operations Mix of appointments and first-come, first-served; honor appointment times inconsistently Live load primarily; drop and hook available at some doors (1-14) Check-in: ring bell at assigned door, variable response times (30 min to nearly an hour waits reported) Load times: typically 30 min to 1 hour when active, but can stretch to 4-6 hours depending on facility staffing and prioritization Signage poor; location can be hard to find initially Local deliveries sometimes prioritized over OTR, creating fairness issues Facility Experience Overnight parking: yes, 4-5 truck capacity, HOS clock doesn't start—major draw for many drivers Early morning unloading (around 4-5am) common for overnight parkers Bathrooms: reportedly unavailable or severely limited Staff attitude: highly variable—some describe friendly, professional crew; others report indifference, ignored bell rings, and poor management attitude from certain personnel Yard conditions: adequate backing space; clean facility noted by some Understaffed unloading (one person noted as bottleneck) Facility opens around 8am but inconsistent on timing Other Pickup available for online/prepaid orders Reefer loads positioned at building rear 16 miles north of Hamilton Township