Nestle DC Appleton

Facility info

Appointment scheduling: Check in allowed max 2 hours before appointment time—show up earlier and they'll turn you away. Strict adherence required. Live load vs drop and hook: Live load available. Reefer must be pre-cooled to -10°F or BOL temperature or you'll be sent to nearby truck stop (0.5–2 miles) until temps are correct. Drop and hook also available. Check-in procedures: Guard shack entry, CDL ready. Slide tandems to rear before entering. Drop empty trailer in assigned lot, pick up loaded trailer, return to office for paperwork. Multiple CDL checks throughout process. Safety requirements: High-visibility safety vest mandatory—no exceptions, facility won't provide one. Trailer must be clean (washout may be required). Wait times: Highly variable. Most reports: 1–2 hours. Some under 1 hour. Worst cases: 5+ hours. Slower on Wednesdays and Fridays. Night shift reportedly slower than day shift. Overnight parking: None on-site. Truck stop 0.5–2 miles away with food and fuel. Bathrooms & amenities: Clean restrooms available in shipping office. Free coffee/tea machine. Vending machines. Driver break room area reported clean. Staff attitude: Generally friendly and professional. Some reports of rude or unhelpful guards and office staff. Mixed experiences. Yard conditions: Well-lit, well-organized, clean facility. Separate entry/exit gates. Ample maneuvering space. Clearly marked drop zones.