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How heavy is Liquor delivery?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by KevinTT, Aug 11, 2020.

  1. Aug 11, 2020 #1
    KevinTT

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    I used to work for Sysco, and let me tell you the route I do is all heavy, no light days. Is it the same for Liquor? I mean, a beer keg is 160 lbs, but do they expect you to stack 2 kegs and dolly it in the store? Im interviewing with a local liquor company that pays $28/hour union job. So I'm just wondering if it's worth it or not, so far I like the fact that you get weekends off.

    I'm also interviewing with Mclane and a local car hauling company. Anyone got any dirt on Mclane? And lastly, is car hauling sustainable as a career (good money?). Thanks.
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2020 #2
    ChaoSS

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    McLane food service or grocery? Food service is just as heavy if not more than Sysco, depending on your accounts. Grocery side is easier, lighter.
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2020 #3
    jmz

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    I’m kind of surprised you haven’t run into a beer guy on your route. From what I’ve seen, yes they stack kegs. Also, where I’m at there is a difference between the liquor guys and the beer guys. Beer is usually the full size trailers and sometimes side loaders, liquor is usually just wine and hard liquor in a straight truck or pup trailer.
     
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  5. Aug 15, 2020 #4
    Brettj3876

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    That 28hr union gig is deff worth a shot imo. That's really above avg pay on bev side
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2020 #5
    KevinTT

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    It's above average. But, I'm just worried about the workload. I'm wondering if I can get paid the same amount of money with a lighter trailer elsewhere. The hiring manager straight up told me that liquor is very, very heavy.
     
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  8. Aug 17, 2020 #6
    McUzi

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    Of the 3 you're looking at, I'd be chasing the car hauling gig.

    Specialized training > food/beverage
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2020 #7
    buddyd157

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    you wanna handle beer kegs.>??

    what will you do IF you have to either take them up a flight of stairs, or down a flight of stairs..???

    not all deliveries will be at ground level.

    i got a work out, and tired, just reading a beer keg weights 160 pounds.....
     
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