Trucking News · California · November 10, 2026

Truckers: Orange Neighbors Push Back on a 24/7 Truck Facility

By Big Rig Daily Staff

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Residents of Orange, California, are pushing back on a proposed warehouse and truck facility that would operate 24 hours a day across the street from their homes, Voice of OC reported Nov. 9. Neighbors question why a project that could send dozens of trucks in and out every day is planned next to a residential neighborhood.

"When we bought our home, we thought this was forever. We hoped that this would be a home that we could pass on to our children," said Christina Martinez, who lives near the site.

The city's planning commission was set to consider the project Nov. 16. After the story was published, a city official told Voice of OC the hearing was canceled at the developer's request. No new date has been reported.

The site and the plan

The project is at 2411 Glassell St. Three two-story office buildings now stand on the lot, serving as a buffer between homes along Fletcher Avenue and industrial sites along Glassell Street. The site is owned by Rexford Industrial, which wants a facility that would run around the clock, seven days a week. Rexford did not respond to requests for comment, the outlet reports.

The building would be 45 feet tall and cover nearly 300,000 square feet. There are two layout options: one with five loading bays and one with 36. If approved, construction would run 10 hours a day, six days a week, for about a year and a half.

The environmental review question

The city prepared what is known as a mitigated negative declaration, which finds that a project's effects can be reduced with set measures. Voice of OC reports the studies were based on the five-bay option, estimated at 843 daily trips. The larger 36-bay option was not directly studied.

The health impact from diesel particles during construction and operation scored just over the danger threshold, the report notes, so construction crews would have to use lower-emission equipment. Residents worry the number would be higher with 36 bays.

"I have a lot of questions for city staff about why that wasn't required," said Councilwoman Arianna Barrios, referring to a full environmental impact report. The city's public affairs manager said the city has received comments from residents and agencies, including the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and is reviewing them.

What comes next

Residents are asking for a full environmental impact report, which either the planning commission or the city council can require. Orange Unified School District Superintendent Rachel Monarrez also asked for one in a September letter, according to the outlet. Barrios said the project likely would not reach the council until early next year.

Big Rig Daily has covered other disputes between neighborhoods and truck traffic, including semis using a residential street in Cairo, Illinois.

FAQ

Where is the proposed facility?

At 2411 Glassell St. in Orange, California, across from homes on Fletcher Avenue.

How many loading bays would it have?

Either five or 36, depending on which option moves forward.

Is the hearing still on?

No. The Nov. 16 planning commission hearing was canceled at the developer's request, and no new date has been reported.

Where should new truck facilities go when open land near freeways is scarce?

Sources: Voice of OC.

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