My Quality Drivers/Celadon experience April 2014

As many problems and let downs you have had with Celadon I would consider looking elsewhere. If this is any indication of how it is going to be later you don't need t go there. Consideration works both ways .
I think you have done everything that could be expected of you in applying. Sounds like they don't want you, nor do they want to go through what needs to be done to hire you.

 

No problem Dum...you don't really owe us a post. I was just wondering what happened to you. I am glad you are fine and still would recommend Caledon. Can't wait to hear that you are out on the road with a trainer and taking that next step. Thanks for posting

 

Gordon, thanks for getting it and I concur about moving on. It isn't the end of the world and there are plenty of other companies out there. Besides, they don't allow pets and not being able to take my little road warrior and sidekick with me is a dealbreaker.

I am just puzzled that with the high demand for drivers industry-wide I couldn't get an answer to a simple query. I can only surmise that Celadon would prefer CDL students to attend their own school, who are then rather like indentured servants, required to work a certain amount of time before they can seek other opportunities.

 

Miss Jane , you are absolutely right about Celadon preferring to hire their own students. And "indentured servant" is also a very fair description. I came to Celadon last September when they bought the company I was working for. And last Friday I gave them my two weeks notice. I've had enough. Good luck to you!

 

I am so glad I have been reading this, and other, post(s) here. Also talking to a few seasoned guys, from the past, and not jumping into anything quickly. Everything is starting to fall into place with what I assume will be a different, and better company, to work with/for hopefully. I am still amazed that I was sent an student confirmation letter, and bus pass offer from Cel without ever telling them I was choosing them. Kinda makes a person wonder about them.

 

after 30 straight....in a row no break.....days of 10 hour days for this loser employer I finally get a half day off. And since I am straight pay, I wasnt really rewarded for all my hard work other than the measly money I have to fight for to actually be paid.

Just prior to me writing this I typed out my resignation letter that will be hand delivered to my soon to be ex-bosses face in the morning, cant wait to see his face when he realizes the only employee he has that is capable of doing everything I do is leaving. At this point he could double my pay and I would still tell him to f@%k off.

I am getting on the phone with Roehl and Celadon and a couple others in a few minutes.

I am gald to see that all went well on this post, sorry to necro it, just wanted to check in.