What's it like to deliver coca cola?

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  1. Ddr1992 579

    Ddr1992 579 Medium Load Member

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    Can you work in the warehouse then switch to driving? What kinda trucks do they run? Do they use side loaders or regular trailers? What's it like to deliver coca cola? What's it like to work for coca cola? How much do they pay? Are there trucks manual or automatic? Do they use dolly's and ramps or do they use liftgate for the regular trailers?
     
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    I worked for them in the 80's. I started in warehouse, then moved to side loaders. It was back breaking work. Had to unload with dollies. Really sucked in the summer. No a/c in the trucks then. They were autos. Moved on to 18 wheelers with them and it got better, then my job was just driving. Those trucks had a/c and were manuals. As far as pay goes it can really vary. A lot of the companies are like franchises, like McDonalds. Where I worked they owned the rights in a small region. (They covered less than one state.)
    Best way to get good info is to stop and talk to one of the local route drivers.