Walgreens Distribution Center

Facility info

Operations Appointment required. Strict enforcement—don't show early. Some drivers turned away 2+ hours before appointment time. Gate opening time: 20:30 (8:30pm). No receiving before this time. Delivery number required (format: letter + 4 digits). Have confirmation number ready. Call gate phone, dial 1 to enter. Live unload only. 1-hour lunch break 12-1pm (operations slower during this window). Closed weekends. If you miss appointment, expect multi-day delays or refusal. Unload times Wide variation: 45 minutes to 4+ hours. Most common: 1.5-2 hours. Some reports of extremely slow unloading regardless of load size or facility traffic. Staff awareness of driver time inconsistent. Check-in & Yard Check-in straightforward when on time with proper documentation. Park on lot side before gate. Slide tandels to back before docking. Shipping/receiving office at door 128. Yard is clean and well-organized. Adequate parking space on property before appointment time. Gates allow early entry starting 20:30 but this is not guaranteed. Facility experience Restrooms and vending machines available. Staff friendliness variable—ranges from very friendly to indifferent. No overnight parking on-site. Truckstop nearby for overnight needs. Red flags One report of illegal trailer lockdown and police threats over live load release. Avoid scheduling same-day pickups after delivery here—unload delays common. Equipment release disputes have occurred (legal limit is 2 hours for live loads).