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Former Employee - Jul 27, 2022

This company terminated me over the word of mouth of a proclaimed off duty highway patrol dot officer. There is no video evidence of the alleged behavior, I was given no chance to defend and argue the allegation, nor give any thorough rebuttal. This company now refuses to allow me to sit and speak with the proper personnel higher up in the corporate offices over the matter. I’ve been asking other drivers in this company for information about policy and rules and previous terminations in the past, as well as get insight on this conduct from the company. I’ve also contacted two NC highway patrol DOT officers about the entire situation, one being a supervisor, and per their statements, something doesn’t add up to the reported behavior and how it was handled. Cargo seems to only be covering their tail, at the expense of an exceptional drivers employment record and character. Meanwhile, cargo claims to have the best office staff and best drivers and best operation, but don’t all companies claim this? Cargo did not stand by their driver and only looked out for their interest. What I was accused of was false and I wasn’t given the chance to prove my innocence and overturn this decision. All over the word of mouth of someone, I’ve lost my career at cargo. My file was also pretty clean and free of violations, accidents, and repetitive disciplinary behaviors. The fact that cargo stands behind their decision and will not allow me to speak to the higher ups, reflects the companies character. I will continue speaking to other current drivers about this as well as highway patrol, and while it can always be exhausting mentally, I will seek legal advice over this matter. Cargo should dig deeper in their heart and soul of what they do to their drivers under these circumstances. But, these days what companies ACTUALLY stand behind their employees shy of just words. I think it says a lot that I now have numerous fellow drivers here worried about this happening to them, that anyone can simply call in a complaint of a behavior and just get terminated that quick and easy. There was NO investigation. What makes even less sense is that cargo continued to have me bring a load from just over an hour away, knowing of the reported behavior that supposedly occurred while bringing the first load up. Why would you have a driver continue driving when you’re about to terminate him over something that’s reported so unsafe and egregious, yet there’s no video proof. NC highway patrol of a different Troop has given me their insight into the matter and thoroughly explained to me protocol, procedure, and poked holes in the entire situation. Good job cargo for terminating an employee who devoted his time to your company and didn’t see this place as just another job but a place to at one point, be proud to work for. I don’t know how you sleep at night knowing the truth of how this was handled. I will continue to steer potential applicants away from this company and spread this situation around so others can make their own judgment. I have employee truck numbers and names if anyone is ever interested in hearing personal accounts of cargo transporters workplace experiences and personal opinions. Within the law of slander or defamation of character, I will continue to put out warning everywhere to all potential applicants who seek employment here of why they should pursue elsewhere. This will be brought to news media outlets as well as truck stops and further on. Drivers, take your TIME researching about companies policies and integrity and habits within the workplace before you just apply and begin employment with them.

Pros

Easy to hire. 3 terminals with contracted off sites.

Cons

Corrupt. Lack integrity. Too strict.

Home Time
Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Current Employee - Jun 8, 2022

Been here coming up on 2 years, came here when pay was $0.50/mile and now I’m making $0.67/mile, easily grossing $85,000+. Home every weekend and doing 2500+ miles a week. Good vacation package also

Pros

Everything is as good as it gets here

Cons

None that I can see

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Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Current Employee - Feb 15, 2022

New equipment every year. Maintenance gets the repairs done right managing and safety teams are supportive. Lots of fun activities year round but we are drivers so we don't get to join in much but it's ok. Lots of miles, pay is decent and awesome dispatchers.

Pros

Content with where I am.

Cons

So far none.

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Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Current Employee - Jan 3, 2022

Well maintained equipment and friendly people. It’s an environment which encourages positivity. The pay is one of the best in the industry and most importantly, it’s on time every week. If you want to work, you will always have loads. The company also fosters family life and believes it’s an important part of the driver’s happiness. Best company for me yet.

Pros

Fosters home time and healthy family life

Cons

I haven’t found one as yet

Home Time
Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Current Employee - Dec 22, 2021

Started a month ago and it's the best decision I have made. Company seems to care about the people who work for them. Dispatchers are very nice and take the time in the learning curve of the new system

Pros

Equipment, home time, people.

Cons

Gps runs a little slow..... running 2 gps to make sure I don't miss a turn

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Salary Surveys

Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Claremont, NC on Jul 27, 2022

$920 per week

Current Employee

No

Company Driver - 3 Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Winston-Salem, NC on Jun 8, 2022

$1,673 per week

Current Employee

Yes

Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Claremont, NC on Feb 15, 2022

$1,900 per week

Current Employee

Yes

Company Driver - 3 Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Charlotte, NC on Jan 3, 2022

$1,385 per week

Current Employee

Yes

Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Claremont, NC on Dec 14, 2021

$1,100 per week

Current Employee

Yes

Discussions

Cargo Transporters

NC4

Aug 23, 2014

Cargo Transporters

Heard nothing but good things about em. Very picky about whom they hire too. They mostly run east of the Mississippi.

Cargo Transporters - I Start Monday

Kickstand-117

Aug 13, 2014

Cargo Transporters - I Start Monday

Alright, no problem.
They train you for 8 weeks if you are a new driver. During those 8 weeks you are getting paid 17 CPM for all dispatched miles. After you get in your own truck you will get paid 38 CPM with a 1 cent raise every 6 months up to 41 CPM. The miles are practical miles.
The trucks are FL Cascadias with Smartshift, EPUs, and an array of things to make your job easier like air slide tandems and in cab document scanning.
The one thing that a lot of people don't seem to like is the event recorder. There is a camera watching the road and the drivers seat that records when you brake hard or make a sharp turn or swerve. The company doesn't see it unless you did something illegal or was not safe.
They hire both recent CDL graduates and experienced drivers.
They haul dry vans and the hiring area is as follows:
Florida
Georgia
Maryland
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia.