Abf or Sysco!?

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  1. Nolandia1

    Nolandia1 Bobtail Member

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    Do you think starting out I would be on nights or it varies? Hauling fuel
     
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  3. leviant0107

    leviant0107 Medium Load Member

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    Depends on the area, Company and openings. I like Mom and Pop outfits…gives you a chance to negotiate stuff like that. But search in your area, apply and see what you can make shake.

    I think @Chinatown may have mentioned in another thread somewhere there’s a lot of chemical work out that area as well.
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Diesel Direct and Heniff Transportation both hire new cdl school grads in LA.
     
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  5. Nolandia1

    Nolandia1 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the suggestions!
     
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    Do what makes you comfortable and helps you attain any goals you have.
     
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    Another thing that’s depressing is the no phone policy at Sysco while driving even on Bluetooth! I wonder if Abf has this same policy. My last company allowed you to at least speak on the phone using Bluetooth.
     
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  8. leviant0107

    leviant0107 Medium Load Member

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    meh, that never really bothered me because it’s not a lot of driving. I’d be on the phone unloading because you spend your whole life stacking boxes
     
  9. jmz

    jmz Road Train Member

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    It really depends on your goals. If you need to make a lot of money quickly and build up some savings, there’s nothing wrong with staying with Sysco for at least a few months, if not a year. The fact that you’ve already made it 2 weeks without quitting is a sign that you can probably handle the work.

    On the other hand, ABF is a great company to work for in the long term, and has excellent benefits. If you’re at a point in life where you’re ready to find a company you can eventually retire from and/or you could really use some good health insurance, then you should take a shot at ABF.
     
  10. jgarciajr40

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    they should really called food/beverage guys stock boys with a CDL or lumpers with a license.

    ABF has a pension, but they only pay 19ish in my neck of the woods. They do pay OT at 8 hours.

    Sysco will force you to get vaccinated if they’re legally allowed in your state
     
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  11. leviant0107

    leviant0107 Medium Load Member

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    I see no lies. Several drivers there often claimed they were delivery guys who just happened to drive a truck.
     
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