Target Distribution Center

Facility info

Drop and hook: Fast, usually 1-2 hours. Generally smooth process. Live unload: Highly inconsistent. Range: 2-11+ hours. Most common complaint is 6-8 hour waits. Night shift reportedly faster than day shift. Unloading method appears inefficient (single pallet counting/restacking delays). Evening appointments sometimes faster than morning. Appointments: Required. Can arrive up to 1 hour early. Check-in straightforward and friendly. Expect to drop trailer and wait for call. Wait times: Unpredictable. Some drivers in/out in 1.5-2 hours, others stuck 8-12 hours for same load size. Shift changes may affect speed. Facility often not visibly busy despite long waits. Overnight parking: Street parking available. No on-site overnight parking allowed—facility will ask you to leave. Staff: Generally friendly and polite at check-in and receiving office. Some reports of rudeness when inquiring about trailer status. Guards helpful. Safety: Reflective vest required to exit truck. Yard safety concern—employees driving recklessly in parking lot at shift changes. Facility: Large, well-maintained yard with ample space. No on-site scale. Bottom line: Drop and hook works fine. Live loads are a gamble—plan for 6-8 hours minimum and be prepared for longer. Not recommended if you're on a tight schedule. Shortage discrepancies reported on Target loads—photograph sealed trailers.