IMHO, it is a judgement call.
What I would do is see if their is any sign of life in either truck ahead of me and if not then I would proceed on in if it was my appointment time. If there is signs of someone moving about I would ask them if they are heading up to check in and then take my place in line behind the other drivers.
You never know, and usually have no way of knowing when those other trucks appointment time(s) are. For all you know they may be a day early and are there hoping to get unloaded early.
Since we are on the subject here is a little trick for those times you are at a shipper/reciever way early and are trying to take your break b4 checking in.
Tape a sign to your drivers side window that says "Appointment Time.....Then print the time." or get one of those "Will Return Clocks" and tape over the Will Return and write in Appointment. It may not stop everyone from knocking on your door, but it will cut it down, especially in the daytime.
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