Hello There!

I’ve been reading this forum for a while now gathering information here, there and everywhere as I’ve gone along. First time posting so nice to meet you all.

I recently graduated from Roehls driving school and am opting out of going OTR in exchange for a local offering (Sysco) seeing as my wife is 5 months pregnant.

I’ve gotten a tanker endorsement, and plan to finish up the process of getting my hazmat as well as the others to eventually get into gas/propane hauling. After a gaining some experience. Just thought I’d say a little about myself and my plans. Any other information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

Metro Detroit area. Thus far I’ve been told that it’s exactly that. Hand unload with a 2 wheeler. Apparently a few routes have electric jacks due to walking distances.

I’ve done some reading on this forum about food service and Sysco. I know I’m in for some hard work. I’m 29, in pretty good shape. I don’t mind working hard, I’ve worked on the assembly line for Chrysler and other places.

 

Thanks for that. I thought it might be the best route seeing as I started hearing about “I’ll be alone almost all the time”

 

I actually spoke with them but they did want me to have about a years worth of experience so that makes sense what you said. Or revert my license back to a permit and work as a dock to driver position. That wasn’t happening

 

Now correct me if I’m wrong but linehaul is like drop and hook from terminal to terminal right?