Stay away from Sharp Transit Jefferson, GA

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  1. speakingthetruth

    speakingthetruth Bobtail Member

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    Several weeks ago my husband put in with a local company called Sharp Transit. Sounded good, home every night, fair pay. What's not to like? Bring your friends..... He even referred a friend to come with him.

    My husband was offered a position. Took drug test, agility test, and filled out a new hire packet, presumably so that his keys could be allotted to him. Was told he would begin training in a day or so when his keys and cards were ready. My husband then resigned from his previous position so he was ready to start. Silence. For a week. Called in and asked what was going on. Oops sorry we're working on it, just got backed up, will call you tomorrow. Nothing for 4 more days. Called again. A Girl in safety advised that application was declined. WHAT? But it had already been approved, finished, offer of employment given!

    Did finally get an email after leaving a message for the man who offered him a position.

    I think this is a cold and heartless thing to do to someone. Especially in this economy. Why offer a position and say you are starting. We are now back to a one income family and you all know that isn't going to make the bills.

    Anyone know of a good truthful company?
     
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  3. Bullldawg

    Bullldawg Light Load Member

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    Hey there, I am super familiar with them, i live 5 miles from the Aldi and worked for them bout a year ago. I can give you some info on a better job, privately, not sure if you can message? I will try.
     
  4. blanco

    blanco Road Train Member

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    It wasn't this guy, was it? http://michaellhairston.com/

    He showed up where we park and talked big game and scammed a lot of drivers out of downpayment for trucks and drug testing monies.
     
  5. xxx_not_afraid_xxx

    xxx_not_afraid_xxx Bobtail Member

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    speackingthetruth i know how you feel . i live in ms and came off the road to work local told me i would train for 2 weeks but it end up for 2 months and i had to drive 200 miles a day . i said this aint worth it i know i want go back to work for kenanna no more unless they get some one else to run the place here .
     
  6. supatrucker3000

    supatrucker3000 Bobtail Member

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    I Been Employed With Sharp Transit For A Year And I Love It.......Don't Know What Happen In That Situation But We Have Been Doing Some Hiring But Not A lot Tell Your Husband To Apply Again!!!!!!!
     
  7. Butterbean32

    Butterbean32 Bobtail Member

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    I've been with Sharp for going on a year and have seen drivers come and go for various reasons. Some that have left have even requested to return.

    The terminal located in Jefferson, GA is under new management and is running like a well oiled machine. Our drivers are compensated well for the work that they perform, receive weekly and monthly bonuses and they are home daily. Sharp Transit prides itself on taking care of their drivers and making their work environment the best that it can be. I encourage anyone with 2 years previous driving experience to apply at Sharptransit.com. The applications are sent directly to HR and candidates usually hear from us within 5 business days after applying.
     
  8. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Is your pay rate the same for all terminals or does it vary. My buddy is doing ok out of your Michigan terminal. Does the Florida Terminal pay the same or less. For those that don't know it's load pay not mileage pay. Each different load pays a set amount. 2 or 3 loads per day.
     
  9. Butterbean32

    Butterbean32 Bobtail Member

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    I'd have to ask about other terminals to be sure. I don't want to mislead anyone. Ours is a percentage of the load pay and mileage is factored into that. You receive a percentage of additional stop pay also if your load has multiple drops. If you're interested I would definitely recommend reaching out to the terminal manager for Haines City, FL for more concrete information.

    If you are out overnight you're compensated for that as well and they do have OTR opportunities for those that don't need to be home daily. Sorry I'm not able to provide more information on our other terminals.
     
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  10. delight

    delight Bobtail Member

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    What type of drug testing do they do here?
     
  11. Luse

    Luse Medium Load Member

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    I'll guess I'll be "that guy" you do realize that post is almost 2 years old
     
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