Why are there so many "BAD" companies?

I have found that most companies suck, you just have to find one that sucks the least.

 

Sounds like a plan to me...Well put;simple and to the point..

 

GREED it's all about GREED

 

Of course it is..When I had 4 kids in the house,the most I ever made was $37,000. (not truckin) I remember thinking..If only I could make $50,000...Now (currently) I can expect to make between $50-60,000 a year...And I'm trying to figure out how to make $75,000-$100,000 a year.GREED is good..Where have I heard that before??Some movie I'm thinkin...

 

I have met happy Werner, Swift and C.R drivers before. I think it's mostly about attitude. I read the stories on here and I just can't believe some of the stuff. I mean literally, I don't believe it. If for some reason I needed to switch carriers then I wouldn't rule out a company just because of the rep on here.

I was sitting in the drivers lounge about 2 months ago talking with another driver who had recently left C.R England. I asked him how it was and he said the pay was awesome but the hometime wasn't. Now for some drivers who don't go home a lot that would not be a problem. Different strokes and all that. I am not a tax expert but I just don't buy the statement that trucking companies make more money off of tax breaks for training then they do for hauling freight.

 

there are plenty of drivers dont deserve $.32/mile

 

in the 15 months i have drove for transam they have not increased the fleet by even one truck
as many people quit a week as start
right out of the training directors mouth
if they run one or two loads we are ahead of the game

 

What I see is attitudes gets in everyone's way. They think everything should be handed to them on a silver tray. If these companies were such bad why are they still running? Why do they have drivers who been with them 20 years and such? It not cause they can not do better, the company works for them. But that same company may not work for you. As my signature says Do not let your attitude get in the way. Yes I do know what I am talking about on this for when I first started I suffered from the same deal Attitude Problem... Now I am to stuburn....

 

With every company, there will be problems. No one is perfect, and everyone's ideas of the perfect company differ drastically. The internet is definitely a powerful tool and allows us to research companies fully and find answers to our questions. If you are not happy with a company, ask for extended time off, then try out another one. But I can't stress enough how important research is. If you're unhappy, don't keep working for a company you hate. If you leave, others might find the strength to as well, and the company will have to re-think the way they conduct business. Reviews speak highly and if a company is really interested to resolve issues, they will listen to the voice of the people who keep it running; its drivers. Without drivers, these trucking companies will have no business at all, which is something they know full well. When companies reneg on their word or policy, or punish people for confiding in them with trouble issues they find, they cripple the legs on which they stand. A company that does not realize this, will fail. When companies don't welcome comments or suggestions, and punish such acts, they are killing their business. Successful companies know they need to listen to suggestions and are willing to correct mistakes.
Rather than just saying "I hate this company! They suck! They're thieves", explain why. Eventually, they will read the anonymous posts telling them what is truly wrong, and get the idea. But to say something like "This company screwed me over" only shows that company that this person is possibly a disgruntled employee who didn't get a 2 cent more per mile raise. If you present your argument in a well-thought out manner, they are more likely to respond well and make changes. Violence begets violence, and hostility encourages hostility; killing people with kindness has resolved far more issues than anger and rage.
Next, people who claim we are still in a recession and that's the leading problem...I am finding evidence to the contrary. I am a student, and not even working, yet a bank approved me to buy a new car for my mom. Brand new, 2013. In addition, I already have my own car loan. If we were still chest deep in a recession, I very much doubt a bank would approve me another car loan on top of my already existing one, solely on credit alone. If companies are trying to mislead their employees into thinking we are still in a recession, I would have to inform them otherwise. Banks are loaning more, jobs are hiring more...in fact, I had two full-time jobs at the start of last year.
Something tells me this "recession" is only in the mind of the beholder.

Always, ALWAYS do heavy research before jumping into a company. One person's trash is another's treasure. If one person you talk to that says "Hey, Interstate Distributing is the most super awesome company I've EVER driven for", and you try them, then find out the pay isn't what you expected, well, that's lack of true research.
If I told you that salivary amylases starts starch digestion in your mouth, you might think I'm just trying to sound intelligent; however, if I told you I just finished Biology: Human Physiology and Anatomy with an A, you might think differently. Credibility is everything. Posts can't always be trusted. I have seen apartment complex managements post great reviews (under a customer screen name) on websites to drive up credibility.
Research is all we have to go by. Find out the true pay, and what truck you are REALLY getting before committing. Get everything in writing and make sure you have solid evidence to back up your claim. These days, unless something is in writing, companies can tell you "I didn't say that", and legally, they would be right.
Suggestions for finding a good company
1. HEAVY research. About the company, employee reviews, and any better business or other legal interventions.
2. The pay. Make sure you get a printed statement of the pay you are making based on experience. How often will you be paid?
3. The trucks. What class of truck are you getting for absolute certainty.
4. Time off. When you need it, how quickly do they respond?
5. The loads. Are they going to give you the loads you need to make the pay you need?
6. Equipment. If you need snow chains, or to weigh a heavy load, are they going to compensate you (company drivers of course)?
7. Reliability. How long has this company been in business? What is their history? Has new management changed them?
8. Knowledgable staff. How qualified are the dispatchers? The payroll staff?
9. Benefits. Do they offer benefits you need for any unforseen or existing health issues?
10. States. What states do they serve? Will you be driving in areas in which you have a low tolerance of?

As I said, do HEAVY research. You will not find your super amazing company overnight, and perhaps it doesn't even exist. Unless you have your own business, you will most likely always find something that irritates you about a company.
Knowledge is power, and in America, it's free to all who look.

Truck on and truck strong!

 

Amen Countess.