Anyone worked for DOT foods?

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  1. J4yPanda

    J4yPanda Bobtail Member

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    I'm trying to find out some info on dot foods. The company looks promising but the pay seems to be all over the place. Is it guaranteed 80k a year for no touch driver?

    They also seems to hire new CDL owners. How's the turn over rate? Are they a good company so sign up for life?

    What's your opinion on the driver facing camera?

    I'm currently located in Philadelphia and should be applying to the Bear DC in Delaware.
    Anyone know some good companies in the region?

    Ps. I'm mostly no touch but thinking about pallet moving. I'm 5'3 130lb. How heavy are the boxes and how hard is the work?
     
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  3. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Can’t answer DOT
    But if your in Philly I’d take a look at both
    Dietz&Watson and Burris
    Burris now owns Honor Foods and does BJs
    They’re both next to each other off 95 on Tacony St just north of the Betsy Ross
     
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  4. REO6205

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    I don't have any personal experience with DOT but it's very seldom that we ever hear a complaint about them. I've talked to a few of their drivers and they spoke highly of the job.
     
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    J4yPanda Bobtail Member

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    The high driver satisfaction is actually why I'm really interested in the company. It really seem like a company you can work till retirement.
     
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    Opus Road Train Member

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    Every driver I ever spoke to was very happy to the point of being smug.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    That's a new one for me. They're all over the USA.
    Careers
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    Qualifications:
    • Sales Experience.
    • Military experience welcome
    • Walking on a continual basis
    • Standing on a continual basis
    • Ability to Climb Stairs
    • Bending Frequently
    • Twisting Frequently
    • Lifting up to 20 pounds, at arm’s length, on a continual basis
    • Occasionally lifts up to 60 pounds
    • Use of both hands and arms
    • Requires high level of concentration and attention to detail
    • Must possess a valid CDL B license
     
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  9. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Burris is an older cold storage facility based in Delaware or Maryland one....
    They’ve always had their own fleet plus
    They’ve become the house carrier for BJs wholesale a few years back and have dedicated certain whses to them
     
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    88 Alpha Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I think @speedyk works for them, or at least did. He might be able to help you out with some information about DOT Foods.
     
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    lual Road Train Member

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    @J4yPanda --

    FYI -- You don't say here what CDL endorsements you have (if any) -- but....just in case you weren't aware, already -- to qualify for driver work at DoT, you will need to have BOTH tanker AND hazmat endorsements (you'll be more attractive to them of course if you have those endorsements already when you apply for the job).

    Note also: since the CDL market is especially tight right now -- carriers like DoT are being more picky about who they bring on. :confused:

    The (other) point here being: you will likely encounter stiff competition for any positions you apply for there. o_O

    -- L
     
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