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?
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.
😳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. 😢
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.
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.
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
@@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
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..
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..
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.
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" 💰💰💰
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.
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
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.
@@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
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...
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..
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
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..
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.
Never give up brother!!!! Good Luck!!!
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
Keep up the good work and stay focused,great job getting the freight to the customer😊😊😊.
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?
Thanks for making this video man!
So how many truck a day or week you unload?
Are those charts really heavy to push ? Or it’s not so bad ? I’m about to apply for dollar general
💪🔥🔥💪
The DG fresh is fairly easier than dry , but both are work !!! But work is you how make that $$$$
hey, hope all is well brother. are you regional or otr?
I think every truck should have windows bc i heard they really help with backings. ❤
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?
Hey where do you apply to get on at dollar general
Inner city Family Dollar floor to ceiling roller loads are far worse.
How's the company..im about to get my CLP..hows their training..
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.
You are not forced to stay the night at a Dollar General store
For safety purposes
@@StayingBack71 No you aren't forced to stay there only if you have exhausted your 14hrs of duty time.
@@shaw19723 Even if you're out of hours, If you feel your safety is compromised, Use pc and get to a safe place
😳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. 😢
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.
Very good video bruh
It looks easier to back in from the Street, at least that’s what I would do.
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.
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
68?? In California I’m scared to do 65 , I keep it at around 55 because I’m hourly 😂
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
They don't care if you're doing 65. If you're going 70 then ya, you'll get pulled over
@@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
@@DaddyJaguar That cop was a dick then
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..
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..
This a lie your with a trainer 3 to 6 wks
@@penelopedinero3075depending on experience he ain’t cappin, I was out in 3 days
How’s it going ?
@@penelopedinero3075 he may be much more experienced
Hows the pay structure look like?
Hey are you with Werner?
How many days a week do you work? What is the schedule like
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.
I rather be a order selecting at a warehouse instead of doing truck driving for dollar general that shit not even worth it
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" 💰💰💰
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.
You head back to the Distribution Center drop your empty trailer and p/u your next load.
How long did it take them to set up orientation after taking your drug test
About two to three weeks if I remember correctly
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
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
@@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?
@@rbfitness6494will DG hire right out of school
@@firstklass8784 yessir
Same, came from US FOODS, NOW I'm going to DG !
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
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
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.
@@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
@@ohanaayala6847Did you get the job?
@@ohanaayala6847how'd it go bro?
Shout out from wichitity
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...
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.
Hey what's the number to apply
How many mile make for day?
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..
why load those empties so close to your next load bruh
Some people don’t get it tbh
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
Stop pay and mileage pay, @ DG Atlanta. fresh 2 yrs
@@t3482 how much for stops/miles?
I’m at .67 and 31.00 a stop
@@t3482 when you get a chance ask your DRIVER manager about the 250.00 unload pay and see what they say
How long do you stay out i live in Atlanta thinking about applying how does the schedule work
Dollar General it's a peace of cake compared with family dollar or dollar tree.
I feel sorry for whoever work for dollar general
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
Why u said that whats wrong with pepsi
i laugh at this comment
@@luispinto4332 obviously you never work for Pepsi
@@wesleyledbetter6711 obviously u never did DG dry van 🤷🏻♂️
@@wesleyledbetter6711 problem with yall is yall park where i gotta unload my shit at just to put away bottles of pepsi in fridge smh
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..
How much was the paid?
Thats what i am afraid of
You probably just lazy
Kansas the land of Oz.
I worked dollar general account for 2 years. It's not bad but should pay more.
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.
It's been 14 years ago but I was with us xpress and I was grossing 1500 a week
I've been driving 16 years now. I'm with NFI for 2 years now.
@@sauceygemsgoing through dg u get bad more that the third parties a trailer a day 2200 after tax
@@jamesdilworth5361hows nfi what do they pay? What do you take home a week there and how do you like it?