Age discrimination at Beverage Companies?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chipset35, Feb 18, 2018.

  1. chipset35

    chipset35 Bobtail Member

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    I struck out on four CLD A jobs at beverage companies.
    A were trainee positions that required a CDL A before you start.
    Every single person at both the hiring events and individual interviews were under age 30.
    Every single person working at all 4 plants/DC's and doing the interviews were under 30.
    Despite, passing all the physical exercises and tests and answering questions perfectly to the point hiring managers would respond to my answers as "perfect", I was eliminated the very same day and received e-mails stating such 24 hours later.
    I GIVE UP
     
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  3. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Well, how about LTL ?

    Why the desire for beverage distribution?
     
  4. chipset35

    chipset35 Bobtail Member

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    I prefer home daily, and I am a recent CDL grad with no experience, which even for trainee positions was not an issue obviously.
    Talked to most large and medium carriers, but only found two that were honest.
    Waiting for the positions to be listed for those as they are available, just not yet in my area.
     
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  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Well - don’t give up.
     
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  6. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You will probably find food service to be the same.
    I think most of those companies are looking for younger bucks because they want them in career mode.
    You don't see many guys over 40 in either of those industries.
    Passing a test, and slinging 20 to 40 thousands pounds of product every day are two way different things.
    I typically fingerprint one or two trailers a week at about 15,000 pounds, objects are extremely awkward as well.
    9 times out of 10, I have two Tylenol in my mouth before I start my truck.
    I'll be 53 in June.
     
  7. Western flyer

    Western flyer Road Train Member

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    Lucky you.
     
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  8. chipset35

    chipset35 Bobtail Member

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    The worst part is they would not even give me a chance.
    The hiring process is in several stages.
    I could not even get to the 2nd stage to even have a chance to prove myself.
    I am cancelling my interview at a different location for this week as it is just a waste of time and fuel.
    I guess I am going to have to suck up the fact that unless I want no life and not see my family for a year until I get experience,
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Go to Redi Mix concrete company. Plenty of pain there if that's your thing.
     
  10. Western flyer

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    Dude your a fresh rookie with zero driving expierence
    Trying to get a local job.
    There gonna take everyone with some experience over you.
    That other guy that's under 30 might have 5 years at
    A mega or someplace else.
    The company and thier insurance company are more
    Comfortable with him. He's the safer bet.
    You would do the same thing.
     
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  11. 06driver

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    You miss 100% of the shots you do not take.
     
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