Sysco Foods!

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by ddeldgeetar, Oct 22, 2014.

  1. ddeldgeetar

    ddeldgeetar Bobtail Member

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    Currently in background with Sysco and wanted feedback from some drivers. I understand it will be hard work and digging, etc. Not afraid of case count. I worked for an alcohol distributor throwing 2500-4000 cases a night depending on the work load. I understand with Sysco you do 1000 a day or so?
     
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  3. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    I wanna tell you walk away but you won't listen I'm sure. You'll average between 500 and 1000 a day more if you get a nite route. Expect 10 to 14 hour days and a complete lack of direction from management. The pay is okay depending on your operating center. I'm saying you should walk away because if this deal with us food is approved you may be one of the first to go during consolidation
     
  4. Milkman719

    Milkman719 Medium Load Member

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    If your not lazy and don't mind a little work you will do just fine. foodservice is always looking for drivers because its more then driving and waiting to be unloaded. some drivers enjoy the physical, math, driving, overtime, and being home at night. I personally make more money now and I'm healthier compared to staying out for 6 weeks at a time and life was is all about being on the road. Don't get me wrong I have total respect for the Driver that enjoys being OTR
     
  5. kingofclean

    kingofclean Bobtail Member

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    I worked foodservice for these folks for 12 years as a way to get off the road when my kids were young but I will be honest, I really felt as if it was the worst job I had ever had. You will be driving and UNLOADING with a hand cart, each and every case they can pack on trailers to the ceiling. 14 hrs/day. If you are in decent shape, youll be fine but that is not a job you can do for 30 years. Made $75,000 a year but had to work 60 hrs/ wk to make it. office jocky's didn't have a clue. it never rained or snowed in their offices so weather was not a factor, just pack em high. As soon as my kids were out of high school, I couldn't get out of there soon enough. And I was one of the few who left intact thank god. No bad back, no bone spurs, no nothing, but if I stayed, who knows. A lot of my fellow drivers were in bad shape when I left.
     
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