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Loading/unloading: Local Drivers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Permit09, Apr 4, 2013.

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  1. Apr 4, 2013 #11
    Permit09

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    :biggrin_2556: ok thanks
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2013 #12
    Permit09

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    Sounds grueling. You have to do that manually, with a dolly? Would think they would have a fork lift or pellet jack?
     
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  4. Apr 4, 2013 #13
    Ghost Ryder

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    Most places I go to have a forklift or a pallet jack. If you work for a food service courier, you will be unloading/loading individual boxes.

    It is grueling, and it's a very demanding job. Don't let some people here fool you, because not every truck driver can handle the demands of a local job. That was just the job description in itself. Most local companies will also expect you to work overtime and weekends/holidays, especially as a newbie.
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2013 #14
    dschmidt201

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    It just sounds like the bunch of you need a desk job. Yes it is hard work to unload trucks by hand but I guarantee I'm making more than any of the local guys that don't touch freight. The money is in food service get on it
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2013 #15
    Ghost Ryder

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    Erm, I'm not complaining. I'm telling it like it is. Driving locally has more advantages than money. Being home every night and leaving the truck behind at the DC, not having to fill out a log book, no truck stops and no scale houses are just part of the benefits.
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2013 #16
    Permit09

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    :biggrin_2556: Not necessarily, petroleum is always an option. Don't have to lift that.
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2013 #17
    dschmidt201

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    I am local in the foodservice
     
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  10. Apr 4, 2013 #18
    dschmidt201

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    The guy was just complaining about lifting the hoses go back and read
     
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  11. Apr 4, 2013 #19
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    I've done LTL and distribution. Both required hand unload, if necessary. Some customers have docks with forklifts, some don't have forklifts. Some just have pallet jacks. Some deliveries may be to an office bldg., using a hand truck up elevators etc. Some customers have no dock, but plenty of grunts to take it from the tailgate. You should have a hand truck and pallet jack on board to make it easy. Depends on whether you are delivering a pallet of product or 2 cases that weigh 3 lbs each. (hated those cases of copy paper) Warning: be careful of making a delivery during their lunch and bossman jumps on the forklift, one of 2 times he drives a forklift every year. Can you say "Laurel and Hardy" ?
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2013 #20
    dude6710

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    Hauling containers i dont touch any freight ever. unless it falls out when i open the doors.
     
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