Walmart Distribution Center

Facility info

Unload times: Highly variable 40 minutes to 5+ hours. Most commonly 2-4 hours. Some reports of exceptionally slow unloading (5+ hours). Appointments: Required. Arrive 1 hour early for best results. Gate delays common even with on-time arrival. Dock assignments sometimes given for already-occupied doors, causing additional wait time. Drop and hook: Available. Drop and hook option offered. Check-in: Guard shack intake at truck entrance. Generally straightforward but can experience delays getting into facility even with scheduled appointment. Dock assignment: Can be problematic—occasionally assigned to occupied doors, requiring repositioning after 4-5 hour waits. Overnight parking: No official overnight parking at warehouse. Street parking available (HEB and CEFFCO on Hwy 36 mentioned as alternatives). Some reports of limited street parking in front of warehouse (~6 trucks). Bathrooms: Multiple locations available. Generally clean with break rooms, tables, chairs. Facility condition: Clean, spacious, easy to maneuver. Good yard layout. Staff attitude: Inconsistent. Gate and front office staff frequently described as friendly and professional. Receiving/unloading staff attitude ranges from excellent to poor. Multiple complaints about one female receptionist (described as rude, dismissive, unprofessional). Some reports of poor attitudes from yard jockeys and unloading crews. Safety: Yard trucks turning dangerously into roadway reported at least once. Photo documentation: Required before departure (tandems slid back/chocked, dock number, lines pulled, unhooked, tires clear).