California Vons and Ralphs drivers

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by ryannewt, Feb 10, 2014.

  1. TankerP

    TankerP Road Train Member

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    Welcome to the twilight zone world of TTR. This is where long days for low wages and weeks away from home is a badge of honor. Speeding is a virtue and tickets are worn on your chest like medals.

    Like you I drive in Socal and get paid hourly, overtime after 8 and double time after 12. The way I see it is that every mile I go above 55 is money out of my pocket. Most folks here have no clue what it's like to go from point A to point B doing the speed limit and taking your time. The stress limit doesn't even blip on the chart. Just like Vons our average drivers have been with the company for 20+ years and retire afterwards, not quit.

    For those young drivers out there that are looking for a company to drive for here's a suggestion. The next time you look for a driving job, ask the potential employer how long the average drivers have been with the company. If the answer is 20 years then I suggest you quickly sign on the dotted line if offered. As far as I'm concerned that's the only question that matters because the answer to that one question speaks volumes about a company.
     
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  3. TRUCKEE411

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  4. TRUCKEE411

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    Lol. Great response.
     
  5. Jwalker000

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    Is this info accurate for Ralphs? I'm looking to switch jobs to stay for good. But these numbers for Ralphs are 30k-35k less then what i'm averaging now. Thanks.
    Ralphs Grocery Co. Truck Drivers earn $45,000 annually, or $22 per hour, which is 22% higher than the national average for all Truck Drivers at $36,000 annually and 30% lower than the national salary average for all working Americans. The highest paid Truck Drivers work for Wellsco at $200,000 annually and the lowest paid Truck Drivers work for The Salvation Army at $21,000 annually
     
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  6. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    You forgot the effing can haulers!
     
  7. Rex012

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    I think mega carriers still beat us lol. We're pretty safe
     
  8. duckdiver

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    When I worked for sysco I loved to drive slow in socal. Was union, ot after 8. The slower I drove, the more ot I got!
     
  9. action jackson

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    shoot i would love to land ajob at agrocery chain tired of wasting my time with a dead end job was actually trying justnow but the internet gives me a run around . can u direct me to the right site to apply for say vons or staters
     
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