Wakefern - Newark

Facility info

Appointments: Expect 8–14+ hour waits between check-in and dock assignment; some drivers report 16–18 hours. Appointment times are often meaningless—early arrival doesn't guarantee faster service. Drop-and-hook available but inconsistent. Check-in: Park on surrounding streets (Euclid, Joseph, Lockwood, Cornelia). Walk to guard shack with Class 2 safety vest, CDL, truck/trailer plate numbers. Second check-in at office inside gate. Lumper payment required before unload begins. Unload times: Highly variable. Once at door, 1–4 hours typical, but some loads take 7+ hours. Paperwork delays common—drivers report waiting hours after trailer is empty. Lumper fees $100–$285. Staff attitude: Mixed. Security and gate staff generally civil; receiving office staff frequently rude, dismissive, or unresponsive. Poor communication throughout—no ETA updates, drivers left waiting without status. Overnight parking: Street parking only, limited and residential. Tight quarters; risk of ticket or being boxed in by other vehicles. Bathrooms: Available inside receiving office. Overall: Highly unpredictable. Some drivers clear in 1–2 hours; most wait 8–12+ hours with no updates. Disorganization and indifference to driver time are consistent complaints. Not recommended unless load pays significantly above standard rates.