I asked a Coca-Cola delivery driver of 20 years what he likes best about his job — and he said there are 2 things that motivate him to go to work every day

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November 5, 2018 3:51 PM

An NYC Coca-Cola truck driver who wakes up at 4 a.m. every day told me what keeps him motivated on the job.

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Coca-Cola delivery truck driver Miguel Santiago has a workday that begins at 4 a.m. But, when I spent a day with him on his delivery route in October, he didn't complain about his early mornings.

Santiago has been a delivery truck driver in New York City for Coca-Cola for 20 years. His job duties include driving Coca-Cola beverages from the Bronx to Penn Station, unloading those goods from his truck with his delivery assistant, ensuring orders are correct, and stocking shelves, amongst other tasks.

When I asked him what he enjoys about being a delivery driver, he shared two highlights about his job. One is that, in his words, Coca-Cola is a "global company." People all over the world drink Coke products, and he feels proud to play a role in delivering them.

The other reason Santiago said he enjoys his job is more personal. He has two children and several grandchildren, all of whom live in the Bronx. By getting to work early, he can get home early to spend time with his younger family members when they get home from school.

He said it's particularly important for him to get home early so he can see his eldest granddaughter, who he sees every day.

He also helps her practice Taekwondo, as she's a local champion.

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