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Thought this was going to be a really great fit, home every other day in the position I was hired for and off weekends for the most part. Wast told the pay was $1200-$1300 per week. I never once got close to that. This job would be for someone fresh out of CDL school and driving for 6 months, young person with no family or bills basically. Unfortunately that is not the case. You’re the bottom of the barrel and may get 1-2 loads a week and it will be around $800 before taxes. That’s not a livable income for some these days, especially with a family. Other drivers just said wait until snow starts coming we’ll get busy, buddy I can’t wait for snow to make money to pay bills and take care of my family unfortunately. My dispatcher didn’t even respond when I messaged him about quitting. I’m sure there’s a significant turnover rate for the Fenton, MO yard as well. This job isn’t bad for someone new to driving and getting dry bulk experience, but if you live in the STL area or a little south of there you’re better off trying to go to Beelman, Rollet Bros, or Transwood. 

Poor management no one have any knowledge of anything in the front office all new personnel. This company is horrible to work for . The equipment is so old and ragley it’s no decent trailers to do your job with. The work is bare to minimum you basically have to fight and argue about loads just to work. If you don’t do that you wont work period! the ad about making 1100 a week is false advertising. It’s no safety meetings at this company to enforce drivers about anything. No driver appreciation , bonuses or anything. It’s No Trainers to train new drivers so if you’re not experienced already you’re not going to understand this type of work. And you can forget asking someone because everyone is new .so you’re basically stuck trying to figure out this job . The pay is simply horrible if the system is working correctly to process paperwork you sent through it . Good luck 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Minimal supervision to get done what needs to be done but accountable 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is nobody directly supervising employees to follow standard procedures, leading to constant billing and invoicing issues. Corporate makes system and program changes without considering all departments, again, leading to major challenges for billing and AR.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I was a remote employee but when in the office, most supervisors and managers would not arrive until after 9am and would take 1-1 1/2 hour lunches! Start time for them is 8 am, but as salaried employees, time is not tracked like an hourly employee.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy with non- stop emails daily

The higher ups at this company are too focused on their own job security to worry about that of their drivers. They will do whatever it takes to not secure contracts and keep drivers from sitting waiting on a paycheck. When the loads are good, they are real good. But when things go downhill, they continue. I did better than most but still not as good as I should have been able to. And if you ever have an issue with the motoring public, they will gladly take the other drivers side over your own, they will neglect your countless hours of service or numerous safety award they have given you. So if your in the market for a temp job, these are your guys, but if you want something for the long haul, keep looking.

Work was supposed to be 8 hours, but was more like 24/7. No support from peers or management. Consistently walking on egg shells, very hostile environment. Safety was lacking and didn't seem to care, as proven by the CSA scores. Maintenance was a joke. Management is consistently changing, so if you aren't a fan of your boss give it a couple months, you'll have a new one. If you do your job well you'll start taking on everyone else's as well. If you do a terrible job you'll get to watch movies on the phone or computer for the majority of the day and then get upset when you actually have to work. 

Work is not consistent. Getting repairs to your truck is almost impossible. Sometimes it will take weeks to get your truck repaired. And sometimes you won’t work for weeks while they wait for parts. I worked there for three years and all they said was change is coming changes come and hang in there. If you like having unexpected days off and unreliable pay that’s the perfect job for you. It’s too bad because when I started there it wasn’t bad it was actually pretty good job the trucks or repair daily but ever since the new owners took over the place has been gutted and I feel bad for the employees who work there.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The only upside to working here is the flexibility... the earlier u start the earlier you finish.  But that is it....

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The whole experience was stressful.. missing loads weeks after week... terrible equipment 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Co workers were ok.. the ones I did interact with but.....

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Easy work... early days...... short weekend work

I was apprehensive to come work for BTC, but my apprehension was soon replaced by a really good sense of security. In my division, it is clear that management truly cares about the people, they are constantly looking for ways to make things safer and better for everyone. 

I feel like my contributions are valued. And, as a recruiter, I can say that none of the terminal managers have failed to deliver on the compensation/benefits that I presented any of my candidates with at the time of hiring. 

Over the last few months, a lot of things throughout the company have changed for the better, and they continue improving. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
All I can honestly say the best part about working at this company is home times good. 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Finding out that new hires were making more money than me. I don't know whose idea that was but my morale is in the basement now. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I really don't have a comment on that it can be deceiving


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Usually pick up a load and then drive all day to get it delivered

This is an unprofessional company let start out by saying if you want a professional and decent job this isn’t the place ! Equipment is horrible and old barley work. If you make 400-500 a week it’s a miracle one old dispatcher that have expressed to contractors he have No Trucks to the point the contractors result in other carriers. No safety meetings ,Driver appreciation, bonuses or anything or vacation! Beware ! No one have any common sense or knowledge of anything at the Port Allen terminal. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 722 salaries reported	$1,524 per week
Tanker driver 489 salaries reported	$1,601 per week
Local driver 202 salaries reported	$1,452 per week
Unloader 21 salaries reported	$36.00 per hour
Loader operator 13 salaries reported	$1,250 per week

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