Tractor Supply Company - Waco Distribution Center

Facility info

Appointments & Entry Strict appointment windows — arrive within 1 hour before, not earlier or you'll be turned away Don't show up late either New truck entrance at 6234 Bagby Ave (across from Cefco gas station) — use this, not Corporation Parkway Enter via Bagby Ave/left lane — no left turns from Corporation Drive Long lines at guard shack during day shifts; budget 30-45 minutes just to reach the gate Slide tandems all the way back before guard shack Operations Drop and hook — mostly paperwork handled at security, minimal staff interaction for CFI Unloading typically under 1-2 hours once you get a dock door Receiving assigns doors immediately Some reports of 30-minute check-in delays and trucks backed up on highway during busy times Facility Experience Parking on lot can get tight when busy; trailer lot getting crowded Overnight parking available (Flying J nearby, 2 miles away) Staff generally friendly and welcoming — receiving department consistently praised Security attitudes mixed — some guards professional and helpful, others described as strict/rigid about timing and procedures Day shift security more tense; night shift reportedly calmer and more explanatory Unloading speed generally fast Safety/Logistics Property design issues noted — unclear signage on what drivers should do (lots of "no" signs, limited entry/staging area for volume of doors) Facility is well-organized once inside, but bottlenecked entry process