Sygma network in SA Texas

[rickbrk]

I finished drivers school and got my CDL on 6-22 and I have an interview with the Sygma network Monday I hope it goes well if it doesn't I have an OTR option open but getting this somewhat local job right off the bat would be great. Capt. Chaos was saying you really have to work for your pay so i'm gonna feel them out to see if I could handle the Job I'm 35 and not in peak physical condition but not really in bad shape so I'll see what they have to say .

Wish me luck :wow:

[crazycracker]

Good luck. With a job like that it will make you a better driver. Getting a truck into some of those fast food places will be trickey. Be ready to learn

[Double_R]

Good luck. With a job like that it will make you a better driver. Getting a truck into some of those fast food places will be trickey. Be ready to learn

And be ready to learn how to back into tight spaces. And learn how to handle a truck around tight corners and around a paking lot with people and kids wondering around. But if you like physical work(like I do) you can make a good living at it. I have been doing foodservice for 4 years and it is a work out but I enjoy the job. Started out as a bedbugger so I am used to unloading a trailer.

Also, keep in mind the most importatnt thing. YOU HAVE TO HAVE GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. YOU ARE THE ONLY LINK BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND THE COMPANY THAT THEY SEE. NO MATTER HOW P/O THEY GET YOU WHILE YOU ARE DELIVERING, JUST :D AND WAVE. THEN GET BACK IN THE TRUCK AND VENT. Plus, if they really like you(the customers) you may get feed for free on your route :D

Enjoy!

[Capt._Chaos]

Double R pretty much hit the nail on the head.

I'll add a few things, being I have worked for SYGMA myself:

*Get a good quality pair of steel-toed work shoes. SYGMA uses Road Warrior ramps- they're safer, but very hard on shoes- especially those with softer rubber soles. I like Red Wing 5501 shoes myself. SYGMA does provide an allowance for new shoes every so often.

*Carry a small cooler with bottled water & Gatorade/Powerade. Texas heat will dehydrate you, especially if you're working hard in it. Drinking soda is NOT RECOMMENDED in these conditions.

*If you wear glasses & can not wear contact lenses instead, this kind of work is NOT for you, as your glasses will fog up at the most inconvenient time while going in & out of refrigerated areas (trailers & restaurant coolers).

*Stretch your arms, legs, & back before pulling out the ramp at your first stop. Doing food service work is sort of like being an "industrial athlete", and not stretching before unloading can cause physical problems.

[Double_R]

Very good points cap



*Get a good quality pair of steel-toed work shoes
My red wings lasted 5 months on those ramps(we use the same ones). get my shoes at Walmart for$25. Last about six months. $50 a year write it off on my taxes(you can do that if your company does not pay for shoes)


*Carry a small cooler with bottled water & Gatorade/Powerade

A MUST!!! No soda pop. Makes it worse. I always carry water,lots of it and when my customers ask if I want a drink, I tell them water.


*If you wear glasses & can not wear contact lenses instead, this kind of work is NOT for you, as your glasses will fog up at the most inconvenient time while going in & out of refrigerated areas (trailers & restaurant coolers).


Been there. Just started wearing contacts again about a year ago. Now what that is like


*Stretch your arms, legs, & back before pulling out the ramp at your first stop.

Again, a must. You will have aches and pains at first but they will go away. Never overextert yourself and learn proper lifting.

Like I said, It's not a bad job IF you like physical work in all types of weather and have good customer service skills. Some people like it(like me) and some to not want to do it at all. Everyone has a niche in this industry that is for them, you just have to find yours. I found my at the begining when I was young. I ahve done overnight routes for the company that I am at(and might go back to it). So I know what it is like to get a 48'trailer with a sleeper tractor into a tight area. And know I do a lot of city delivers in tight allys and parking lots. Just be careful and pay attention to what's around you.

Good luck
:D