Stupid question: do I need to run logs?

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  1. May 14, 2016 #11
    Doing_flatbed_nc

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    I'm in a perfect location I-40/ I-85 corridor.

    But no bites. US Foods says one year minimum exp.
     
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  3. May 14, 2016 #12
    Dumdriver

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    Yeah, us foods and Sysco in SOME places say that. Others no. But no beverage company requires a year. They'd have no soda on the shelves if they did. That's a tough job for the new guys.
     
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  4. May 14, 2016 #13
    Doing_flatbed_nc

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    I'd love that tough job.

    I'm all about jumping out of the truck and working. Getting paid to work out keeps my sleep cycle in check and my body fat low.
     
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  5. May 14, 2016 #14
    Dumdriver

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    Oh, your body fat will be low. Lol. You ever heard the saying "you can't outwork a bad diet!"?? Bullcrap!! They never met a side loader soda driver. You get that job and you can eat and drink anything you want, at any time of the day, and still won't be able to keep weight on
     
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  7. May 14, 2016 #15
    Dumdriver

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    Nows the time to apply if you're serious. Busy season is coming up. You prolly missed the hiring season, but they still might be looking to add another guy. Gotta move quick though. Don't worry about this one year experience stuff. They NEED guys NOW!!

    Just trust me on this
     
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  8. May 14, 2016 #16
    Doing_flatbed_nc

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    Yup. I'm in and out of my truck ten to twenty times a day now. When I'm not in, I'm chaining, strapping, pushing, pulling, hooking, winching, and dragging.

    It's hard work but I've never felt better (except minor joint issues). I'm 43 and can't imagine a driving job where I wouldn't have to use muscle.
     
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  9. May 14, 2016 #17
    Dumdriver

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    Still way easier than soda. I'm sorry, it just is. I speak from experience
     
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  10. May 14, 2016 #18
    Doing_flatbed_nc

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    Well, I'm going to put in at RH Barringer next week. They only take apps on location and I'm working so it's not something I can do online.
     
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  11. May 18, 2016 #19
    BUMBACLADWAR

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    I would do an electronic log on your phone.And hopefully be outta there by June 5th (the 72 hour DOT party)
     
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