Folk's, it's really simple!

You want to report a bad company? Let me make it real easy for all of you. I am not being condescending, just being helpful. You have read numerous posts here from drivers about different companies. They all seem to lead to the same conclusion. Drivers not being paid properly, lied to and basically being treated like cr*p. There are very few exceptions in this field.

It appears that it is very simple to come up with the bad companies. I'm serious, it's really easy. Let me help you. You want answers? I'm here to help.

First of all, Look for ads. You know the ones. Just go to ANY truckstop and you will find numerous trucking magazines. Starting from the first page and going to the last, you will find companies advertising the need for drivers. THESE are the companies you need to avoid!!!!! Why do you think that they constantly need to advertise? Do you think that they have so much freight that they can't keep up with demand? Or, do you think that, quite possibly, they have such a huge turnover that they need drivers to haul the freight they already have? Drivers are leaving in droves for any number of reasons. Ah, now we are getting somewhere. Think about it. I mean really ask yourself this question. If it was such a good company, why the constant hiring? Don't you think that if these companies were "so great", there would be little to any hiring because no one would want to leave. Makes perfect sence to me!

This also applies to the majority of newspaper and internet ads. Apply the above process.

Yes there are good companies out there. I know, I work for one. Many drivers have found them and those companies do not have to place ads for obvious reasons.

Best of luck to all of you in your search for a good company. You're going to need it. You will find one. Take your time and ask others. Your dreams of diving a truck and making a good living will come true.

Drive safe

 

hlaird,

Please take note that I only stated the majority of newspaper etc ads. I think that those resources are obviously better than any ad in a truckstop magazine.

The big companies the the absolute worst to work for. Unless you like to be paid poorly, be away from home for long periods of time, pay a lot for benefits, pay for expenses on the road, and sepend a lot of time working for free etc. Just look at the companies on here.

You mentioned that you looked at websites for various companies. You just might have to drive there and inquire about employment. Beverage distributors pay well but you will have to work for it. Theres nothing wrong with that. I know, I worked for Pepsi for a short time. Good pay/benefits but long hours. I just prefer running tankers.

Good luck in your search.

Drive safe

 

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