Total Distribution - Vandalia

Facility info

Operations Strict about appointment times—arrive within 5 minutes window or face delays. Early arrivals (30+ minutes) sometimes accommodated but not guaranteed. Drop and hook with seal checks before docking. Unload typically 20–30 minutes. Check-in process: report to office at docks 1–5, sign paperwork, proceed to dock. Opens 8:00 AM. Can occasionally load/unload ahead of schedule depending on yard activity. Wait Times Mixed bag. Most drivers report quick turnaround (under 1 hour total). Some held 22+ hours for appointment slot. One report of 3-hour delay due to load not being ready (facility issue, not operational). One driver reported 2-hour wait after check-in with slow door access. Efficiency varies by load readiness and traffic volume. Facility Experience Overnight parking available on facility lot or wide shoulder road alongside facility. Spacious yard, easy to maneuver and back in. Restrooms available but one report of restroom being unavailable—verify on arrival. Clean facility overall. Staff generally friendly and polite; coffee available. One report of management being high-strung and unprofessional with employees (though professional with visitors). Safety & Procedures Seal check mandatory before docking. Appointment-only operation—no walk-ins accepted, especially for loads over 9 pallets.