Venezia Transport, Inc. reviews

An extreme upgrade from my previous job. I am able to get ahold of dispatch 24/7, and they have always had an answer for my questions. I took a hit on my first week because the plant I deliver to cancelled all loads, but that's part of trucking I guess. Second week I killed it. Ran nearly 3,200 miles, I was still home 2 nights during the week and I wasn't even worn out. I was issued an older truck but it runs very well and was nearly spotless when I got into it. I had one problem so far where the check engine light came on, and even though the mechanics were busy they pulled it right in and had me rolling in 45 mins. I have been given benefits here that I've never even heard of companies doing. They honored my prior tanker experience, which started me out on a higher pay grade, and also got me an extra week of vacation time after a year. They're basically treating me like I've already worked there for a year and a half. Also, they pay me to take the truck home. Mind you, I live over 300 miles from the terminal. Everyone at Venezia has treated me very well so far. These are some of the nicest people I have worked for. I hope to have a long career with this company.

watch your money. dispatch has their favorites. weekly miles are there. but they cheat you on miles. maint. is very lax.

I gave this company almost 8 years of my life. Gave up weekends,holidays and vacation time. Spoke my mind got fired!! That’s ok I’m with a better company now!!! Their loss not mine!!!

Pay is good. I run my butt off and do so legally. I stay out 3 weeks at a time and then take 4-5 days off. Some guys are home most weekends. The health insurance is really good (far and away better than any that I have had in the past). I’ve been here for almost 4 years and have only applied for one other company in that time (it was a local opportunity). I really can’t complain about how I am treated for the most part. Sure there are times I want to beat my head on a wall but what company isn’t going to give you that from time to time? They have their “quirks” as a company. Some things take a little getting used to, like the HHG miles that they figure their routes on. Personally, I don’t mind giving up 10% of my miles because I feel as though that I make most of it up through activity pay (loading/unloading, layover, hourly pay for getting tank flushed, etc). The pay cycle is 2 weeks out so what you do this week will be paid in two weeks. (I study my settlement sheets very carefully. I have never had a case of not getting paid for something I did). Maintenance program isn’t the greatest but they have been working pretty hard to get better with it. The things that drive me the craziest are their lack of communication and the fact that they are very reactive instead of proactive. From my experience and observations from the inside, you get out if it what you put into it. If you’re willing to work hard, have integrity and self accountability, as well as a good attitude, you can do really well here. If you’re the type who cries and complains about everything or never does anything wrong yourself...this isn’t the place for you. Hard work recognizes and respects hard work. Business is growing, so if you’re looking I highly recommend that you consider Venezia.

Company used to care about drivers and equipment. Hired driver manager that is now driving the good drivers left out! Pushing so hard to keep running and loading you run out of hours even off duty drive time. Don't follow laws and tell you to log off duty during unloading to save hours and keep pushing you. Never have time to get gas let alone take a shower . You live in your truck. Do not believe promises made that you will be home everyday it's all lies since they are desperate for drivers. Turn over is so high now compared to even a year ago due to. manager named "Ryan". Calling drivers on only day off now and changing assignments. If you like to run your tail off and never be home and not get paid for the hard work you do then this is now the company to work for. I used to be proud to work here, but the last year has been awful: This month alone is the worst and now looking to get out. I truly hope Frank the owner reads this review. You have drivers that care and believe in your company.... please do not allow Ryan to ruin it for you. Money is good but that doesn't matter if you do not have loyal employees...