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Starting now job hauling food

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by gravdigr, Nov 30, 2012.

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  1. Nov 30, 2012 #1
    gravdigr

    gravdigr Road Train Member

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    For those of you who don't read the other forums I just got a new local gig pulling reefer for a food company. Excellent pay and benefits, but I have never done this kind of work before. I did dry van and flatbed for a while. I know I will be picking up preloaded trailers and delivering/unloading at customers within a 250mi radius. I would leave around 2am and he said 50-60 hours a week is not uncommon.

    Any hints or tips on what I should expect or things I need to know? I'd like to impress my trainer by knowing a little bit and not going in totally green.

    Thanks.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2012 #2
    rogueunh

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    What kind of food will you be delivering? Multiple stops throughout the day I assume if you're local?
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2012 #3
    Dinomite

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    Expect tight entrance and exits. Managers who take their time checking you in. Your Knee's,Elbows, and back to never stop hurting. Expect to lose some weight also. Might be carrying around lots of cash so don't be surprised if you are hit over the head for it.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2012 #4
    25(2)+2

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    We do EFS checks or cash to pay expenses, and take advances to cover any out of pocket expense the company will pay for. Other places we go to have an account with the company for services, usually lumping. St Michael, MN and Morreale in Chicago do that for us, other places, it gets me done sooner if I do it myself and I get paid to break down pallets or put it in the cooler

    I don't have a reason to carry excessive amounts of cash anymore.

    It will probably be repetitive, going back to the same places often, and as such, you will learn little things to get to the places more easily and deal with things more easily, like having to help with unloading or checking the product or whatever else comes up. You may also find an easier route as you get to know an area .

    I hope they have trailers suitable for the area, not everything on swing door 102inch by 53 foot trailers that are pretty restricted in the area you will be in. You most likely will have a day cab for local, which makes maneuvering and backing in blind side much easier. I ran a daycab as a loaner for a week, and it was easier in tight quarters.

    I drive a bit farther, so it is regional more than local, but the drop pay is a substantial portion of what I make.
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2012 #5
    gravdigr

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    Well it's a poultry company but they deal in all kinds of frozen food including seafood. And they started produce as well. I will be direct shipping to customers (grocery stores, chain restaurants, etc...) and unloading the truck.

    The weight loss thing is good. I was doing flatbed and slimming down, hopefully this will continue that.

    It will be all daycabs so getting around shouldn't be too difficult.

    I go for my physical and drug screen on tuesday and will probably start thursday.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2012 #6
    blazer1

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    For a moment I thought you were going to be working for the same company I work for but we deliver to grocery warehouses.

    Good luck!
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2012 #7
    gravdigr

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    I'll be driving for Imlers Poultry based in Duncansville, PA.
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2012 #8
    cpape

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    Did things not work out with CRST?
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2012 #9
    ladywrongway03

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    I always kept a styrofoam cooler in my truck for rejected food.I once got a case of babyback ribs already cooked and lathered with bbq sauce.it may be rejected due to a hole in the box or serial numbers didnt match,or the just didnt want it.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2012 #10
    Dinomite

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    I like their perty yella trucks. Have fun and keep us updated if you are not to tired to post.
     
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