Haven't seen any recent posts about the company so figured I would put some fresh info out there. Been with PFJ for a year. Overall, it's been a good experience, especially considering the previous gas company I worked for which was horrible.
The Good:
-Hourly pay (varies by region but Im at $30) with overtime (1.5x) after 40 hrs, I've grossed around $120k since starting, with about 10 or so of the last 52 weeks of working my full 70 hour clock
- Decent benefits, we're paid every monday, 401k w/ 6% match, family Health Insurance is $75 weekly, vision/dental is reasonable
- no micromanaging IF you do your job and show up on time, I rarely talk to my supervisor or manager
-very easy job IF you pay attention, plenty of room to move around, etc.
-you usually can work up to your 70 if you want the extra $$$, normally I'm around 55-60 hours per week
-They give you an extra $100 per week for working sat/Sundays and 1$/hr differential for night shift
The Bad:
-pay raises are not guaranteed and are mainly based off how many people leave for competing companies
- Night shift, I was on nights until about a month ago, I managed but I was on the verge of taking another job for a dayshift (for several different reasons)
-working weekends
-dealing with Truckers who parked on your fuel drops then fell asleep
-hauling gas (we mostly do diesel) through crowded metro areas where people can't drive
Overall Rating: 7/10
I was aiming to originally get on with Gemini (Loves) but they were not hiring at the time and they currently have a 7-10 year wait to get onto dayshift (or so I've heard). I plan to stay at PFJ for the foreseeable future unless another company offers me a promotion/significant raise/better hours within the next year or two.
Pilot/Flying J Fuel Hauler 1 year Review
Discussion in 'Hazmat Trucking Forum' started by Whiteout out West, Jun 4, 2024.
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I've always wondered about the 401k with pilot flying j since they aren't on the stock market with Buffet having full control after the buyout.
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Did the pilot 401k contribution change recently? I thought they were doing 3% match at 100%, then 2% at 50%. I'm looking at an area that seems to have trouble hiring, might make the switch from reefer.
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That being said they just changed the weekend differential pay, which for most drivers here will be a pay cut. Pilot does the bare minimum to be above the average in the fuel industry, no guaranteed pay increases.
I'll be looking at moving to a better carrier after my house is built next summer/fall. I'd look closer at Loves or other companies in your area if you want to be treated the best but otherwise not a bad place to get fuel experience.
We have a decent amount of turnover in any competitive market. Denver for example has had high turnover since I started here last summer because pilot pays among the lowest of all fuel hauling companies and they drag their feet to give raises.Last edited: Jul 31, 2024
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Most of the jobs posted on Pilot's area advertise pretty low pay (like 23-26/hr even in really big regions) but a lot of drivers for PIlot say that they make 30/hr. I'm not trying to say you're lying or anything but I was wondering if the pay they advertise is incorrect or if something else goes into the pay.
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If they list a range its usually only a $2 dollar difference, the higher amount is a night shift. There are probably better employers in your area to go for such as Loves or Sheetz.user10130 Thanks this. -
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