Lowe's Distribution Center

Facility info

Appointment required — arrive within 30 minutes of scheduled time, not early Don't show up more than 10 minutes before appointment — will be turned away Gate/check-in waits routinely 1–2 hours, sometimes longer; severely understaffed security Drop and hook operation — you drop trailer in staging area, bobtail out, wait for call when unloaded Live unloads problematic — expect 6–12+ hour waits; many drivers report being forgotten, not called when done Unload times variable — 30 minutes to several hours depending on load complexity and facility workload Overnight parking available — inbound/outbound holding area and staging area Bathrooms available — in guard shack Staff attitude mixed — friendly/helpful on good days, disrespectful and inattentive on others; security often rude and careless Gate guards sometimes dishonest — won't release empty trailers already in yard, claim none available Yard condition decent — organized, clean, well-maintained; empty trailers stored in back No parking in lot 2 hours before delivery appointment — parking area outside guard shack for checking in only Heavy police presence in area — speed limit changes frequently once off highway High deer activity — especially night/early morning Paperwork must be clean — rejected for minor printing/clarity issues