Toledo Tool & Die

Facility info

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED — mandatory, though early arrival sometimes accepted. No-show penalties likely. LOADING SPEED HIGHLY VARIABLE — ranges from under 1 hour to 8+ hours. Second shift (after 12pm) consistently slower than mornings. Some drivers report 6-7+ hour waits despite on-time appointments. WAIT TIMES UNPREDICTABLE — appointment times frequently missed. Common delays of 2-4 hours beyond scheduled time. Worst cases: 10:30am appointment loaded at 5pm; 1pm appointment loaded at 8:55pm. Early arrival doesn't guarantee earlier loading. CHECK-IN PROCESS — call number on door, go to back of building. Must wait inside facility during loading (indoor waiting area gets hot). Expect to ring doorbell multiple times for attention. DOCK SETUP — multiple docks available but often only 1-2 in use simultaneously. Second shift operates with skeleton crew. OVERNIGHT PARKING — available, confirmed by multiple drivers. BATHROOM ACCESS — onsite restrooms available. STAFF ATTITUDE — inconsistent. Some reports of professional, efficient service. Multiple complaints about workers appearing disengaged, sitting around talking, poor communication. Management oversight appears weak. TIMING STRATEGY — early morning shifts reportedly more reliable. Avoid 2pm+ arrivals if possible. FCFS window (if available) may be faster than appointment slots. PROS — when operation runs smoothly, loading can be fast (under 1 hour). Some staff perform well. Overnight parking available. CONS — unreliable appointment adherence, extended detention risk, second shift bottleneck, communication gaps, high variability in experience.