First Day at GFS

Thank you.

 

Thanks for posting these updates. I have been pondering trying to start a trucking career in the Food Service business, so this is very interesting to me. The GFS trailers look like they are the worst to unload due to how they floor stack everything, but the drivers also seem the happiest out of the drivers I have talked to, so there must be something to it.

 

Mike, Do you know anything about the GFS warehouse jobs? Have a buddy works for a mega DC and was just turned down at that new GFS location around me. Said something about a strength test?! Not sure if you can see my spacebook friends, he's on it.

I'd like for youns to swap some info if you have any details. Really good dude.No health problems and is a marathon runner.

 

Made many deliveries to GFS in Piedmont SC. Not your typical foodservice delivery. They had about 10 parking spots for outside carriers. I would show up the night before with an 0700 or 0800 appointment. Every time without fail the receiving guy would come out about 0600 and have you back into a door. Usually out of there within 30 minutes or so. Defiantly one of the best places I consistently delivered to over the years when I pulled vans and reefers.

 

I'm in my 50's and work for Mclane foodservice. Most foodservice companies will start you off doing local deliveries= 10+ stops 900 to 1000 cases. Average weight on the 2 wheeler will average 300lbs + =young man's work. I do 2 overnight shuttle runs now with only 2 stops on the back end of each run. I'm moving on to an ltl company to do p&d, for someone your age I would suggest the same if you wanna be home everyday. You can't think your way out of the psychical wear and tear of foodservice work. Good luck!