truck driver

owner operator driver

tanker driver

shipping and receiving clerk

CBSL Transportation Services, Inc

I worked at CBSL for nearly 6 years and just felt that after reading some of these reviews that I should provide a true reflection of what the company is really like.  I was given the opportunity to run things how I felt were appropriate.  They never told me I couldn't make a my own decisions. I ran it like it was my own company and put together teams that believed they were part of a family.  I never worried about the money or bonuses because if you truly do your job, you will be compensated.  It's definitely not an easy place to work at.  You are dealing with hazardous chemicals and lots of moving equipment. It's extremely fast paced and there are numerous challenges everyday.  I worked some long days, nights and weekends but I did it because I enjoyed the challenge.
Yes, there are some office politics and yes there might not be clear directions but I have worked for numerous companies since and it's like that everywhere.  
I can tell you one thing for sure, if you were let go from this company it wasn't because you were doing a good job.  Again, it's not an easy job in any role or position you have.  It's a smaller company and there is no place to hide.  Everyone plays a role in the success and growth.  Sorry to be as harsh I sound but there is a lot of people who want to offer up excuses for why they were unsuccessful. If you do your job and work hard and don't cut corners you will be fine.  If you want to point fingers and make excuses you will not last and you will draw attention.  I was privy to a lot of information and I can honestly say I didn't see a person who was let go who didn't in some form earn it.
It's not a perfect place to work but I enjoyed my time there.  It's not for the the faint of heart. Again it's a tough industry and things are constantly changing but if you truly work hard and do what's right you will have a nice career.

Company has clear expectations for those who work there, but you will not have your hand-held for long before they set you on your own with support and someone to ask questions of, with the exception of Safety items.  For those, they support you pretty closely.   If you have questions you can ask and get answers, but depending on position, don't expect to be told what to do minute by minute and understand the expectation for you so you can outperform.   If you work well in this environment and appreciate a company that takes care of it's employees and treats those who work hard and smart than this is a great company. Advancement potential and longevity is awesome, if you work hard, smart, reliably.  If you are lazy or need to be spoon-feed what you need to do next you might not be happy.   The company is a good company that want's to do right, but doesn't always get it right the 1st time.

I have worked at CBSL for nearly four years now.  This is a great group of people to work with which most have welcomed me like family does.  We do have our fair share of work to do daily but it is overall rewarding when you can see how your contribution fits to accomplish the facility goals.  The atmosphere is pleasant but fast paced and up-beat so typical work days tend to go by faster.  For myself coming to CBSL, I now have more time off to spend with my family which is most important to me. I love that I have this great degree of control and freedom within my job which makes for a perfect work-life balance.  Also, Pay/ benefits are very generous which are kept on the up & up with the industry.  

CBSL is currently growing there operations which makes for a very exciting time.  No mater if you are entry level but you are willing to learn or are experienced looking for something new, I think CBSL has a lot to offer.  I would definitely recommend this company to others.

I have to say that my experience with CBSL has been very positive.  The interviewing process, on-boarding, and my initial training were all very interactive and engaging. I interviewed with 3 managers and received an offer of employment that same week.  Now that I am on the job, I have been given the opportunity to put my experience and skills to work while also learning CBSL's procedures and processes.  The company as a whole has a very relaxed, laid back, but productive environment.  The compensation and benefits are very competitive and within market standards and they offer a full benefits package that includes a 401k employer match which is great because it is a smaller private company, and a very generous PTO policy.  All in all, I am glad that I received the offer, and made the decision to work here.

Don’t fall for the advertisement sign located on highway 146, trust me it’s false advertisement. O/O please look elsewhere, if you value your time and are looking for a reasonable return on your investment. You are better off working as a COMPANY DRIVER here. The settlement amounts are very inconsistent as you may get one week of profit but you’re scrambling to make a decent settlement the remainder of the month. Why tie up yourself waiting for profitable loads when you could actually be making a profit somewhere else. Basically there’s a small pool of loads to be dispersed amongst owner operators and company drivers. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
leaving this place is still all the money for the owner operators. They move towards company drivers you do the less you make will run. you and your truck in the ground, they better feed you that signal  bonus when you receive it, you will be spending it on catching up on your bills

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with dispatch, changing the rate

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nothing is where supposed to be tank is not ready and you’re going to get rejected

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
go to work promise full loads only run to

The company definitely has the opportunity for growth however lacks open mindedness from management. There needs to be strategic planning formerly set and analysis of ongoing problems in order to find resolution. There is definitely opportunity for growth under the right management staff, for this is not often seen due to the lack of cohesion throughout the Executive suite. Proper training is needed throughout the entire company. There needs to be outside analysts to help solve these problems instead of the ongoing in-house staff that is already overwhelmed.

The company is run by incompetent people in Chicago terminal. They do not know what they are doing. They tell you that you are going to be compensated for your time of training and then it turn out they lied. Office terminal in Chicago is one big mess one person is doing job for  four people. Management appointment a particular person to train you and when it comes time for compensation it turn out that they will not pay you because that person has been appointed couple new driver for training. They do not respond to a phone calls and do not respect the time that you put in for training. They are the biggest discretionary company I have ever met.

If you’re not related to, sleeping with, or married to someone in management, this is not the place for you!! 
They hire you for one position and then you find yourself doing something totally different! Be careful as to not get too comfortable, you look up one day and you’re FIRED! Don’t let the smiles and invites to lunch, POW wows with the supervisor fool you, you are irreplaceable!! 
Training is THE WORST! IlThe employee who trained me quit, then I was trained by someone who could barely do their job.... oh yeah she eventually got fired as well!! CBSL is a joke!!

CBSL is good for owner operators but for company drivers it's wasn't for me. The management treats drivers, whom are mostly adult males like they are little children. Some of the dispatchers shout at the drivers and will force drivers to take a load despite being overworked and fatigued. They think they own you if you're a company driver. Dispatchers also favor loads and will only give the best loads to their favorite drivers. It's very hard to get a good loads or you will get left over trash loads. The most enjoyable part is you get more home time, this is not a good place for company drivers for sure.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 51 salaries reported	$85,000 per year
Owner operator driver 105 salaries reported	$160,000 per year
Tanker driver 233 salaries reported	$85,000 per year
Otr 160 salaries reported	$170,000 per year
Shipping and receiving clerk 15 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour

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