Mars/Wrigley Joliet DFC
4005 Cedar Creek Dr, Elwood, IL 60421
Facility info
Check-in & Security: Inconsistent experience. Security process ranges from 20 minutes to 30+ minutes per driver depending on who's working. Guard shack can be loud—hard to hear clearly. Have ID or company badge ready. Appointment required for deliveries—don't rely on broker FCFS claims. Load/Unload Times: Highly variable. Some report fast turnarounds (under 1 hour), others cite 3-10 hours for live loads. Occasional 8-hour waits at dock. One report of 9 hours to move 7 pallets. Loading speed inconsistent—some staff respect driver logbooks, others don't. Drop and hook generally faster and more reliable than live loads. Facility: Spacious yard with plenty of backing room. Clean, organized grounds. On-site scale available. Overnight parking permitted. Clean restrooms with showers. Free snacks/candy occasionally available. Staff: Mostly friendly and courteous, but quality varies by individual and shift. Guard shack experience is hit or miss. Other Notes: Facility gets busy around the clock. Slide tandems before arrival. No separate exit lane for bobtails/empties—creates traffic flow issues. Bottom Line: Decent amenities and drop/hook capability, but live loads are a gamble on timing. Show up on time for appointments.
Driver reviews
Terrible place for deliveries. I arrived at 5:00 AM and wasn’t unloaded until 3:00 PM. No one answers the phone numbers posted on the window, and you can wait over an hour just to get someone to come talk to you. This is by far the worst place I’ve ever been to. Complete disrespect for drivers’ time and a terrible lack of organization.
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