Ryder VS Pepsi

Bakery jobs run 24 hrs a day. You might work days, nights, weekends, or any combination of the above.

 

My Dad used to drive Bakery. He retired from it, liked the overnight hours.

As far as Pepsi, is it running one of those side loaders? That's a lot of lumping cases in and out of convenience stores if it is.

 

Here my opinion...

For Ryder, with a contract can be good or bad. Once the contracts up they might not renew it again. Also if you dont mind working days, nights or weekends this could be for you. It is a bakery account which food seems to be the best to get into. Friend of mine works for a guy who has a contract for LKQ but his contract doesnt expire so hes safe.

As for pepsi, I believe they are union if its the bottling company. Side loader you will be lumping cases up and down all day, but like you said you can eventually move up to bulk. Since pepsi is a very popular drink you wont have to worry about lay-offs.

I would go with pepsi. Not sure how old you are but if you can handle the side loader you will be ok then. I work for an LTL company which he are required to load, or unload our trailers with a pump jack or hand truck. Food industry is probly best to get into since people will always need food.

 

Yes that is true, plus you said 60-70 hours a week too. I do know driving a truck isnt a 40 hour, 9-5 job either. I work for YRC, work about 45-50 hours a week and make 900-1000 per week(BEFORE TAXES, AND NY WAGES). I honestly think you will be better at pepsi though in the long run like you said. Im sure eventually you can move up to management if you choose to as well. If its Pepsi Bottling company, the one by me is union and with the way jobs are today, that can help you keep your jon as well

 

i would STAY AWAY from Ryder.

I worked for them. They "had a contract". Was "supposed to be" good for 3 years.

One month into the job??

The customer fired off Ryder!!!

Ryder contracts ARE NOT BINDING when it comes to the customer firing them off. AND YOU WILL WORK HARD. TRUST ME!!!

They have the CVS account "up here" where I live.

Ryder "policy" at that place here where I live??

YOU MUST DO 2 TRAILERS each day!!!!

(even the place I worked at, 2 TRAILERS PER DAY!!!)

any more trailer work, is a "bonus for you".

When Ryder loses any account(??) you are up "ships creek" with NO PADDLE!! AS THEY DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE ANOTHER JOB FOR YOU!!!

Go PEPSI.

BETTER UNION JOB as well.

 

The above is very true. Years ago worked for RIL out of Santa Fe Springs, CA. on the Delphi Account. (Batteries). Was a good gig for the time we had it. When it ended after 2 years RIL didn't bother to tell us. Just told us we could "go OTR on the Xerox account" at much less pay. RIL has changed and NOT for the better. Take Pepsi.

 

WOW didnt know that... I applied to Ryder months ago before going to YRC. They never called me but hearing that I'm greatful they didnt. Plus im happy at YRC