There are warehouses, and then there are iconic buildings. Dependable’s Downtown Los Angeles facility isn’t just a place where product gets stored and shipped. It’s a landmark. Recognizable to anyone who’s ever driven the I-10 or I-60 freeways, the building’s distinctive paint and coloring make it one of the most visible warehouses in the city.  

Originally the old Sears building, it has been a fixture of the Los Angeles community for decades, and Dependable has called it home since 1992. But its history is just the beginning of what makes this facility special. 

A One-of-a-Kind Location 

It’s rare to find a full-scale warehouse in a downtown urban setting, and for good reason. Most distribution facilities are clustered near the port or in suburban industrial parks. Dependable’s DTLA location sits right off the I-10 and I-60, offering easy access both from the Port of Los Angeles and throughout the broader metro area. This means drayage containers can move efficiently from port to facility, and outbound freight can get on the freeway just as quickly. 

Five Floors of Full-Service Capability 

The building is a five-story structure with a basement, making it unlike just about any other warehouse in the region. Freight elevators connect each floor, allowing the team to move product efficiently throughout the facility. Inside, Dependable serves dozens of accounts, with several major clients who have called this facility home for over a decade. Our warehouse team processes up to 50 trailers of outbound product each day, along with 15 to 20 live inbound loads and 10 to 20 floor-loaded port containers on a typical shift. 

The facility offers a full range of warehousing and distribution services: storage, pick and ship, and value-added services including labeling, repackaging, and custom product prep.  

Two standout capabilities that set DTLA apart:  

1. An ambient food-grade area, ideal for non-refrigerated food and beverage products. 

2. A dedicated aerosol-compliant room, giving customers in specialized industries a rare urban storage option. 

Built for Sustainability 

We’ve invested heavily in making this facility as sustainable as it is operational. Nearly the entire forklift fleet has been converted to electric. Plus, atop this iconic building sits what is believed to be the largest solar array of any building in downtown Los Angeles: 5,292 solar panels covering 200,000 square feet of rooftop. The array meaningfully reduces the facility’s energy footprint and supports our broader commitment to sustainable operations. 

A Team That Stays 

Perhaps the most telling is the tenure of our team. While warehouse manager James Ackeret himself joined just over two years ago, most of the management staff have been with the facility for over 15 years. In an industry known for turnover, this kind of stability is rare, and it shows in the long-standing relationships Dependable has built with our clients. 

For businesses looking for a reliable, full-service warehouse partner in the heart of Los Angeles, Dependable’s DTLA facility offers something you simply won’t find anywhere else. Contact us to set up an account today.