Facility Overview
Situated in the heart of Northeast Portland's Cully district at 5940 NE Cully Boulevard, Werner Yard Portland (operating locally as PDX Truck Yard) is a dedicated, fully paved industrial parking and equipment staging facility. Operating on an expansive open-air footprint, the yard is engineered specifically to accommodate heavy-duty vehicles, commercial transport fleets, and everyday automobiles with equal ease. The yard has no overhead barriers, ensuring 100% unrestricted vertical clearance suitable for standard passenger sedans, high-roof cargo vans, full-size pickup trucks, commercial box trucks, bobtail tractors, and 53-foot semi-truck and trailer combinations. Generous drive aisles and wide turning radii facilitate simple maneuvering even during peak staging periods.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Werner Yard sits in a strategic industrial-commercial pocket within the diverse Cully neighborhood, mere minutes from major transit corridors, employment zones, and recreational hubs:
- Portland International Airport (PDX): Located approximately 3.5 miles northeast (an 8-to-10-minute drive), making it ideal for air freight operators, logistics haulers, and travelers needing staging space near the terminals.
- Cascade Station: Under 4 miles away, featuring big-box retail, outlets, and popular dining spots like IKEA, Target, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
- Cully Park & Whitaker Ponds Nature Park: Less than a mile from the yard, offering green walking trails, scenic wetlands, and outdoor recreation.
- Colwood Golf Center: Located just 5 minutes north, providing a quick destination for outdoor recreation and driving practice.
- Alberta Arts District & Central Eastside: Situated roughly 10 to 15 minutes southwest, providing celebrated local eateries, artisan coffee houses, food cart pods, and live music venues.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Drivers can reach Werner Yard directly via NE Cully Boulevard, which offers broad two-way access between NE Killingsworth Street to the south and NE Columbia Boulevard to the north. Its location delivers rapid connectivity to Portland's arterial highway network, located only 5 to 7 minutes from Interstate 205 (via the Columbia Boulevard or Killingsworth interchanges) and around 10 minutes from Interstate 84. For public transit commuters, TriMet bus line 71 operates stops nearby along NE 60th Avenue and Cully Boulevard, while TriMet line 72 runs frequent east-west service along Killingsworth Street, connecting smoothly to the MAX Light Rail system.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Secure Gated Access: Controlled perimeter security featuring automated security gate entry with keypad code and access card validation.
- 24/7 Monitored Surveillance: Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras covering entry lanes and staging areas continuously.
- Paved Surface: Heavy-duty asphalt and paved hardstand designed to withstand loaded commercial trailers and heavy commercial rigs.
- Night Illumination: High-output security floodlights along the entry corridor and interior perimeter for safe nighttime operations.
- On-Site Commercial Services: Integrated access to Rolling Coal Diesel Truck Repair directly on-site and periodic truck wash capabilities.
- Driver Convenience: On-site driver restroom amenities and flexible digital booking management.
- Unobstructed Headroom: Completely open-air layout with zero vertical height limitations.
Ideal For
- Over-the-Road (OTR) & Regional Truckers: Drivers needing safe overnight layovers, bobtail parking, or dropped-trailer staging close to Portland distribution centers.
- Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Operators: Local transport carriers, box truck fleets, and delivery companies needing dedicated monthly base stalls.
- Airport & Logistics Contractors: Freight forwarders and air cargo contractors handling regular movements into and out of PDX Airport.
- Contractors & Tradespeople: Work van operators and utility truck drivers seeking secure off-street equipment storage.
Visitor & Driver Tips
When routing to Werner Yard, enter the address into your GPS as 5940 NE Cully Blvd. Commercial big-rig operators are advised to approach via NE Columbia Boulevard or NE Killingsworth Street to avoid tight residential neighborhood turnoffs. Ensure you receive your gate access code or secure card credential from the operator in advance, especially if arriving during late-night or weekend hours. Parking is primarily configured for monthly agreements and pre-reserved multi-day staging; drivers should book their space beforehand to guarantee bay availability. Fuel, truck diesel, and quick meals are available along NE Killingsworth Street and near the I-205 junction.