DAY IN THE LIFE WORKING AT DOLLAR GENERAL| orientation,training

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  • @ExcitedBooks-io1cb
    @ExcitedBooks-io1cb 11 місяців тому +11

    As a fresh driver currently I’ll say it depends on the person .me personally…I don’t like it but it pays the bills until I find something better

    • @Bigzero.Scratcher
      @Bigzero.Scratcher 8 місяців тому

      What do you average a week cause I'm about to apply

    • @KalibS2212
      @KalibS2212 8 місяців тому

      @@Bigzero.ScratcherI’m With Schneider I’m A New Driver , Under 3 Months Experience. I’ll Average 1500 A Week As A New Driver With A $1000 Bonus That’ll Be Given Broken Up Into 12 Months But Experienced Drivers Average Up To 1800 With 3K Bonus Broken Into 12 Months

  • @giovannimiles1
    @giovannimiles1 Рік тому +16

    I literally just applied for DG and it’s 15 stops a week =3 Stops a day
    You get $60 per store
    0.54 cent a mile and you will drive 1500-1800 miles per week
    And it’s a $20 pay rate (can’t remember what the $20 is for…I have 3 day orientation in 2weeks in San Antonio Tx…
    They pay for your rental car&Hotel to get there and $200 a day …and you will ride with a trainer for 5-8 days…then you will get your own truck and it’s all on you after that..
    I’m from Dallas Tx and work for the Ardemore,Oklahoma location..

    • @penelopedinero3075
      @penelopedinero3075 Рік тому +1

      This a lie your with a trainer 3 to 6 wks

    • @rbfitness6494
      @rbfitness6494 11 місяців тому

      @@penelopedinero3075depending on experience he ain’t cappin, I was out in 3 days

    • @rey7299
      @rey7299 10 місяців тому

      How’s it going ?

    • @abnsoulja1
      @abnsoulja1 9 місяців тому

      @@penelopedinero3075 he may be much more experienced

    • @TruckHer2024
      @TruckHer2024 5 місяців тому

      Update?

  • @carlosramirezjr915
    @carlosramirezjr915 Рік тому +7

    Never give up brother!!!! Good Luck!!!

  • @ronniepeck9821
    @ronniepeck9821 Рік тому +3

    The DG fresh is fairly easier than dry , but both are work !!! But work is you how make that $$$$

  • @JuanRamirez-gu7dh
    @JuanRamirez-gu7dh Рік тому +13

    68?? In California I’m scared to do 65 , I keep it at around 55 because I’m hourly 😂

    • @truckingwithtruckerg3443
      @truckingwithtruckerg3443 Рік тому +2

      It's not that bad I run Cali all the time and I go about 62 or 63 they don't bother you. They don't bothere
      Me

    • @weirdfan88
      @weirdfan88 Рік тому

      They don't care if you're doing 65. If you're going 70 then ya, you'll get pulled over

    • @weirdfan88
      @weirdfan88 Рік тому +1

      @@DaddyJaguar I live in California, and I was a local driver. I would go 65-67 when I could, and I never got pulled over despite passing by multiple cops

    • @weirdfan88
      @weirdfan88 Рік тому

      @@DaddyJaguar That cop was a dick then

    • @cryptonator1988
      @cryptonator1988 Рік тому

      I lived in California my whole life when i made deliveries i would go 65-68mphs and have hwy patrol pass me never got pulled over. Just stay in the first two lanes and dont keep lane changing and go around all the cars it draws attention.. also use google maps so you can see the speed traps coming up and you will be fine.. google maps has saved my ass from speeding tickets for sure its a game changer..

  • @Cherokeelion
    @Cherokeelion Рік тому +6

    Inner city Family Dollar floor to ceiling roller loads are far worse.

  • @Powers41
    @Powers41 Рік тому +4

    He could pulled in towards the door backed left then pulled straight and backed left again. Lol just saying more than one way to do things. Unless they are super busy then slow blind side would be better i guess.

  • @aaronjohnson2843
    @aaronjohnson2843 Рік тому +7

    Keep up the good work and stay focused,great job getting the freight to the customer😊😊😊.

  • @Solitaryman70
    @Solitaryman70 Рік тому +3

    It looks easier to back in from the Street, at least that’s what I would do.

  • @shaw19723
    @shaw19723 Рік тому +40

    What you don't see is how the trailer was loaded when he arrived at his first stop. Majority of all Dollar General stores are blind side backing. Don't be fooled by what he is showing you in this video,don't believe me? The next time you see a DG truck making a delivery take a look and talk to the driver. All of the stores aren't layed out as the one shown I hated the stores located in strip malls because the pavement was broken and you're pushing rolltainers with bad wheels and torn nets. Especially when it's loaded with dog food or water or sugar or cleaning products(sometimes there's a combination of these). You're unloading in the rain, snow, 90 plus degree weather and sometimes in not so friendly environments so watch your back. If you run out of hours you have to spend the night at the store which is what i didn't like because there's no one around and at some stores the light over the freight door goes off. So you're completely alone in the dark on the side of the store.

    • @StayingBack71
      @StayingBack71 Рік тому +4

      You are not forced to stay the night at a Dollar General store
      For safety purposes

    • @shaw19723
      @shaw19723 Рік тому +6

      @@StayingBack71 No you aren't forced to stay there only if you have exhausted your 14hrs of duty time.

    • @StayingBack71
      @StayingBack71 Рік тому

      @@shaw19723 Even if you're out of hours, If you feel your safety is compromised, Use pc and get to a safe place

    • @magdalenallull3524
      @magdalenallull3524 Рік тому +4

      😳what??? No way I’m not staying in the dark by myself overnight in the store in another state , I’m so sorry I’m glad that you showed this video you know what I’m holding my job application till further notice. 😢

    • @divineuniversalunderstandi8116
      @divineuniversalunderstandi8116 Рік тому +7

      I ran dollar tree for 3 years and the stores are nowhere near as structured as dg. I spent the night behind the store every other night. Delivered freight onto a gravity operated conveyor belt. I had to pick up every individual box by hand, sometimes 4200 pieces. DG isn’t that bad.

  • @Banks394
    @Banks394 9 місяців тому

    Very good video bruh

  • @Dezzy250
    @Dezzy250 Рік тому +2

    Money was good but the job initially sucked I mean it’s not hard but it is work unlike a traditional job 6 months strong nd I had to let it go lol

  • @LarryGodfrey-d3e
    @LarryGodfrey-d3e 11 місяців тому +6

    I rather be a order selecting at a warehouse instead of doing truck driving for dollar general that shit not even worth it

    • @cgrisby1965
      @cgrisby1965 9 місяців тому +2

      NOT TRUE my friend...depending on your Terminal location, you can make 70 to 100k+ a year if you're a "Hustler"!!! Touch Freight drivers (ie...DG, Sysco, US Foods, McLanes and the HAZMAT guys) are "BALLERS" 💰💰💰

    • @haroldperkins818
      @haroldperkins818 4 місяці тому

      @@cgrisby1965facts

    • @thetruthwillnevergovoided4344
      @thetruthwillnevergovoided4344 Місяць тому

      Shiiiiiid. I hate warehouse jobs 💯💯

  • @kelli1970
    @kelli1970 Рік тому

    I think every truck should have windows bc i heard they really help with backings. ❤

  • @dislikebutton1105
    @dislikebutton1105 3 місяці тому

    No driver facing cameras?

  • @kaelonc3
    @kaelonc3 Рік тому +2

    Recently left linehaul and haven't had too much experience backing, and turning tight corners- will their training help with that. Also is local and regional pretty much the same work, meaning you'll be unloading at all stops?

  • @jarod644
    @jarod644 Рік тому +3

    You're a better man than me, bro.. i drove for Dr. Pepper and the amount of lifting and relifting the heavy ass merchandise over a 14-hour days.. i was local and i hated every single day. Quit after 4 months..shit pay for the amount of strain on the body..

  • @zombietrucker12
    @zombietrucker12 9 днів тому

    I was just offered a position out the Orlando DC fresh. $20/hr .69/mi $30/stop.

  • @koolerstream921
    @koolerstream921 Рік тому +1

    why load those empties so close to your next load bruh

  • @reesiemula
    @reesiemula 11 місяців тому

    Man I drive for Sysco and I’m tired of running down that ramp everyday 😭 it’s killing my knees I’m thinking of coming to dollar general

    • @rbfitness6494
      @rbfitness6494 11 місяців тому +1

      I did the same exact thing brodie that’s crazy lol , came straight from Sysco . Make that move bro I’m on DG rn it’s worth it & way easier

    • @reesiemula
      @reesiemula 11 місяців тому

      @@rbfitness6494 I put in an app but they don’t got nun open where I’m at right now smh. Y’all home every other day? Or you stay out longer?

    • @firstklass8784
      @firstklass8784 11 місяців тому +1

      @@rbfitness6494will DG hire right out of school

    • @rbfitness6494
      @rbfitness6494 11 місяців тому

      @@firstklass8784 yessir

    • @LeJohnAamesIII
      @LeJohnAamesIII 9 місяців тому +1

      Same, came from US FOODS, NOW I'm going to DG !

  • @olivermu777
    @olivermu777 11 місяців тому

    I spoke to a recruiter today. She during training I would have to find my way home the weekends. Is that true because I live 8 hours away from the distribution center

  • @BRobinson28
    @BRobinson28 Рік тому +4

    I hope you getting that 250.00 for unload that’s what dollar general is paying you you better tell your company or dispatch you need that unload fee

    • @t3482
      @t3482 Рік тому

      Stop pay and mileage pay, @ DG Atlanta. fresh 2 yrs

    • @brtecson
      @brtecson Рік тому

      @@t3482 how much for stops/miles?

    • @t3482
      @t3482 Рік тому +1

      I’m at .67 and 31.00 a stop

    • @BRobinson28
      @BRobinson28 Рік тому

      @@t3482 when you get a chance ask your DRIVER manager about the 250.00 unload pay and see what they say

    • @Bigzero.Scratcher
      @Bigzero.Scratcher Рік тому +1

      How long do you stay out i live in Atlanta thinking about applying how does the schedule work

  • @Victorseafog
    @Victorseafog Рік тому +3

    Majority of these DG stores have awful tiny blind side backing from busy roads No way for road trucks. Not a gig that would appeal to me.

  • @Rol0123
    @Rol0123 4 місяці тому

    So it’s all sleepers ? No day cabs? Also day shift only?

  • @emmanuelmartinez5685
    @emmanuelmartinez5685 Рік тому +1

    Are those charts really heavy to push ? Or it’s not so bad ? I’m about to apply for dollar general

  • @LCuturia
    @LCuturia 5 місяців тому

    Can u take the truck home even if the DC is like 6hrs away?

  • @betogarcia9823
    @betogarcia9823 Рік тому +1

    hey, hope all is well brother. are you regional or otr?

  • @2rawreality
    @2rawreality Рік тому +1

    Hey where do you apply to get on at dollar general

  • @RicoDavis1985
    @RicoDavis1985 6 місяців тому

    Are you out of Berkeley Missouri?

  • @jimmyjimmy1038
    @jimmyjimmy1038 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for making this video man!
    So how many truck a day or week you unload?

  • @karleykaysinger2564
    @karleykaysinger2564 8 місяців тому

    So I’m wondering after you unload the truck whether it’s dry or fresh, do you take the rolltainers with cardboard back with you?

  • @slowcobra9263
    @slowcobra9263 Рік тому +3

    How many days a week do you work? What is the schedule like

    • @UBlackGamingGG
      @UBlackGamingGG Рік тому +1

      It just depends. For example, if you head out Monday depending on the size of the load you can be out 2-3 days (m-w or m-tues). You usually get 2 routes per week.

  • @_kashytwin_5275
    @_kashytwin_5275 6 місяців тому

    How do u contact recruiting i was thinking of applying

  • @philipsamuel4027
    @philipsamuel4027 Рік тому

    Hey are you with Werner?

  • @meetmeoutback86
    @meetmeoutback86 Рік тому

    How's the company..im about to get my CLP..hows their training..

  • @03mex
    @03mex Рік тому +3

    Hows the pay structure look like?

  • @buffetburglar6447
    @buffetburglar6447 Рік тому +1

    Shout out from wichitity

  • @ohanaayala6847
    @ohanaayala6847 Рік тому +1

    Hey brother. Just got my license from 160 driving academy in San Marcos. I applied online but waiting for an interview appointment to open up. Who can I contact to get the ball rolling? Is your main hub Cal Turner drive??? Let me know please

    • @SilverbackRQM
      @SilverbackRQM Рік тому

      I applied for the DG in San Antonio also and it took them forever to get an interview with me. I had to schedule 2 because they never contacted me one time. I had about 3 months exp at the time and they ghosted me after the interview. I don't think there's anyone you can directly call.

    • @ohanaayala6847
      @ohanaayala6847 Рік тому

      @@SilverbackRQM thanks for the reply brother. They finally set up a 20 minute phone interview with me. It was all done via an automated text message. Pretty unorganized but we’ll see how it goes

    • @brandonrey2081
      @brandonrey2081 Рік тому

      @@ohanaayala6847Did you get the job?

    • @hectorruiz3181
      @hectorruiz3181 10 місяців тому

      ​@@ohanaayala6847how'd it go bro?

  • @ohanaayala6847
    @ohanaayala6847 Рік тому +2

    Hey bro. What do you do when you finish your route early in the week? Do you help move containers at your home office? If yes, how much do you get paid for those hours? Thanks brother.
    I just completed the hiring package and they’re checking my fmcsa score and other background checks.

    • @shaw19723
      @shaw19723 Рік тому +2

      You head back to the Distribution Center drop your empty trailer and p/u your next load.

  • @lemarwalker9032
    @lemarwalker9032 11 місяців тому

    Hey what's the number to apply

  • @bangoutvlogs8761
    @bangoutvlogs8761 Рік тому

    💪🔥🔥💪

  • @Messi-sj6gs
    @Messi-sj6gs Рік тому

    How many mile make for day?

    • @giovannimiles1
      @giovannimiles1 Рік тому +1

      I literally just applied for DG and it’s 15 stops a week =3 Stops a day
      You get $60 per store
      0.54 cent a mile and you will drive 1500-1800 miles per week
      And it’s a $20 pay rate (can’t remember what the $20 is for…I have 3 day orientation in 2weeks in San Antonio Tx…
      They pay for your rental car&Hotel to get there and $200 a day …and you will ride with a trainer for 5-8 days…then you will get your own truck and it’s all on you after that..

  • @jasminegraves8263
    @jasminegraves8263 Рік тому +4

    How long did it take them to set up orientation after taking your drug test

    • @oklaboy
      @oklaboy  Рік тому +2

      About two to three weeks if I remember correctly

  • @wesleyledbetter6711
    @wesleyledbetter6711 Рік тому +1

    After working for Pepsi dollar general ain't shit im in there five six times a week trust me merchandising is way harder then dropping off carts to the back door and picking up emptys

    • @jeferssonmontoya2177
      @jeferssonmontoya2177 Рік тому

      Why u said that whats wrong with pepsi

    • @luispinto4332
      @luispinto4332 Рік тому

      i laugh at this comment

    • @wesleyledbetter6711
      @wesleyledbetter6711 Рік тому

      @@luispinto4332 obviously you never work for Pepsi

    • @luispinto4332
      @luispinto4332 Рік тому

      @@wesleyledbetter6711 obviously u never did DG dry van 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @luispinto4332
      @luispinto4332 Рік тому

      @@wesleyledbetter6711 problem with yall is yall park where i gotta unload my shit at just to put away bottles of pepsi in fridge smh

  • @adamkatt
    @adamkatt 2 місяці тому

    i did dg once when i was with covenant years ago.. you had rollers and all the boxes were just stuffed in the trailer... was 175 + miles like in 2014.. its sucked azzzzz never again.. dg is a garbage company that rips people off...

  • @robertohernandez-dp7ps
    @robertohernandez-dp7ps 10 місяців тому

    Dollar General it's a peace of cake compared with family dollar or dollar tree.

  • @rubberbanmann9219
    @rubberbanmann9219 Рік тому +2

    I feel sorry for whoever work for dollar general

  • @harrysteeletreo1
    @harrysteeletreo1 10 місяців тому

    I have over 20 years truck driving experience. I tried working for dollar general a year ago.. they are absolutely the worse company I have ever had the misfortune to work for, they had their heads so far up each others azzes (the trucking managers) they were talking out of each others mouths... They didn't know a darn thing about how to take care of drivers, they lied constantly and only cared about their own little group of buddies, and I swear they absolutely HATED the drivers they were supposed to be supporting..... And they thought they were god's gift to trucking..... and don't get me started on drivers services, the ones who's job it is to take care of issues like finding a driver stranded on the side of the road a hotel and such.... get this.... the drivers services CLOSE at 7 pm!!!!!!! and none of the managers/dispatchers answer their company provided cell phones!!!! I would rather work for swift, lol...

  • @jamesdilworth5361
    @jamesdilworth5361 Рік тому +2

    I worked dollar general account for 2 years. It's not bad but should pay more.

    • @sauceygems
      @sauceygems Рік тому

      Im applying with them now. What was your avg weekly pay if you don’t mind? People are saying all kinds of numbers. Some saying grossing 1200 and some saying well over 2k a week.

    • @jamesdilworth5361
      @jamesdilworth5361 Рік тому +1

      It's been 14 years ago but I was with us xpress and I was grossing 1500 a week

    • @jamesdilworth5361
      @jamesdilworth5361 Рік тому

      I've been driving 16 years now. I'm with NFI for 2 years now.

    • @penelopedinero3075
      @penelopedinero3075 Рік тому

      @@sauceygemsgoing through dg u get bad more that the third parties a trailer a day 2200 after tax

    • @cryptonator1988
      @cryptonator1988 Рік тому

      ​@@jamesdilworth5361hows nfi what do they pay? What do you take home a week there and how do you like it?

  • @malcolmevans5771
    @malcolmevans5771 Рік тому +2

    Kansas the land of Oz.