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Carolina-Cargo

I really enjoyed working here. Most of there trucks are 2013 to 2016 Peterbils. If your new management will train you to be a great driver. They don't put to much pressure on you and they are big on safety. 

The owner is a good guy that believes in giving people a chance to make a good living. He offers great health insurance and pays a good portion of your premium. They don't shut down on the weekends but if you don't have a load on Friday you will more than likely have the weekend off. The pay is OK but you have to be patient. Once you start getting paid you will average about  $1200 every 10 days after taxes. As a new hire you will get a $300 bonus after your 1st turn... If you make it a year there bonus program will pay out $5000 the 1st year. You can make money here but it's not just given to you, you have to earn it!

They have a bad safty rating because they believe in giving people a chance in life NOT because they aren't safe. New drivers tend to make small mistakes and the drivers are who makes a company safty record. The main thing here is being patient for your 1st check. It take's about 3 weeks to get your 1st check. Once you get your 1st check you will be fine. As far as needing money to live the company will not let you starve. They will advance  you $50 at a time up to $100 per week...

I've driven for 3 years & worked at C.C. most of the drivers they hire are fresh out of school with no experience. They have no idea what to expect in there NEW trade. Everything they think they know is from "stories" they heard in school or from other drivers. So they go into a NEW trade, 1st trucking job, & it's not what they expected. So they write a bunch of bad reviews as if they are a veteran driver with 20 years of experience.....

Caralina Cargo is a caring company that offers driver's with No Experience, troubled background, or a not so perfect MVR a chance to be a driver when more than likely noone else will... They do NOT take advantage of this like some claim or do they under pay you. Again most of these claims are from people new to the industry with no experience. The job wasn't what they thought and wanted a reason to blame there unsuccessful experience on.

My overall experience with Carolina Cargo is good. Be patient with your 1st check, remember your not there only driver & the world does not revolve you & you only, & nothing will be handled to you. Like everything else in life you WORK for what you get and truck driving is a job! It's a job, no you didn't hit the lotto, Truck Driving is a job! Good luck

I've read a lot of reviews and did my research and against better judgement, signed on for the long haul.  It's been 2 months now and I will say that they have treated me very well.  I have had the opportunity to be trained by a certified trainer with a good history with the company.  I can see how people get irritated by the pay, truck issues, and other drivers/managers, but the bottom line is that this job is what you make of it.  If you call ahead to verify load info, pickups, and drops, you can plan around and prepare for inconveniences.  This job has been described to me as a lifestyle choice and it is just that, a completely different lifestyle.  You need to be able to live on the road and away from home for long periods of time.  As for new drivers, the real world advice I have for you is this:  Take your time, don't push yourself too hard, and have some patience.  Like any new job, there's a starting point and you don't make outrageous money right off the rip.  A month, two, maybe three?  I can't give anyone a definate time frame because everyone's situation is a little different.  As for the driver managers....  Be kind to them and they will reward you.  Hate on them and their wrath will reign down.  If you have issues with another driver, try to work it out and if all else fails, call your driver manager, and try to get re-assigned with a different co-driver.  They are good people and do realize not every two people can work so close to each other.  Nonetheless, try to be understanding and patient.

Work-life balance
Work-life balance at Carolina Cargo is poor

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at Carolina Cargo are low

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at Carolina Cargo, I think is fair and just.

Management
In general, managers at Carolina Cargo friendly and caring

Culture
Collaboration with my colleagues at Carolina Cargo is varied...some drivers are friendly others are emotionally distant

Overall
My experience working at Carolina Cargo was decent...I got otr experience with a 10 speed and a 13 speed stick shift. Low pay led me to leave once I had learned the basics of trucking. Oh all my runs to california were team runs...never had the same partner...just paired up with whom ever I trusted. Due to poor equipment I got a few citations. Expect to get stopped often at weight stations because of the company's safety reputation. As for the HOS rules there's no electronic logs so expect the company to reward drivers who complete runs fastest...If you strictly adhere to the 11-14-70 rule well frankly you will make about $500 per week. Home time is limited if you push to make $800 or more per week. A couple of times I received no pay.

I saw nothing but warnings about this company.  I was pleasantly surprised to really enjoy working here.  The pay is actually good... especially after the first 6 months.  The people are nice.  The equipment is new. The maintainance is great. The people are very nice.  The only problems are:
1) Terrible "terminal"
2) No paid days off or vacation pay
3) A lot of down time
4) Transportation to and from terminal is up to you
     If you can't find someone to hire you, give C.C. a try.  They will give you good pay, great experience, a lot of miles, and open doors for you to other companies.
     I am very thankful for C.C., and I appreciate everything they did for me to help me in my career.  I miss them, and I keep in touch with them.  They do have a very high turnover, but if they grow and make the Rock Hill terminal better and open a terminal in middle America and one near the West Coast, they may be able to keep drivers.

Worked for Carolina cargo for 2 and a half weeks, I was fresh out of school and they put me with a “trainer” who was basically my teammate who had to drive his shift and stay up as much as possible for mine. Everything they tell you is a lie. From pay to home time to even your pay raise, I would talk to some drivers who were barely making $500 a week. I made more than that flipping burgers! Their trucks are trash and way too small for 2 people , the customers they send you to are trash  just a terrible company that you will honestly leave in worse shape than you were in before you started. If you are thinking of giving Carolina cargo a shot make sure it’s the absolute ONLY company that will hire you.

This Company pays you only 10 cents a mile. And you must drive 5000 miles before being paid. And, when you do your 5000 miles, might take 3 weeks. They will tell you that last run you did didn't count on the paperwork. You'll see you pay on next pay check. So, you'll drive, with broke pockets, starved stomach and dehydrating. And, a shower would be a blessing. They work you, but won't pay you. This is against humanity and should be shut down. I'm ashamed I got myself caught up in to it's a scam. Cause they sure aren't being honest, loyal and trustworthy. Please, don't waste your life working for free. Mc Donald's pays more and you don't starve!

They take advantage of drivers. No question, there are a last chance employer. If you have a checkered past, or a criminal background that most companies would consider a disqualifier, Carolina Cargo will more than often give you a chance. Keep this in mind, it is an opportunity to Break into the industry. Also keep in mind, they are taking advantage of you for their benefit. Get your base six months of experience, and then find a better employer

this is the worst company ever. terrible equipment . dispatch is the worst. they could care less about you. they rush to get you to California and then you sit. no detention pay or lay over pay. i sat for up to four or five days. then it takes you 2 or more days to pick up and you still aren't making any any money. but if you need the experience then you have to do what you have to do.they take full advantage of that and only pay 10 cents a mile.on top of that you get treated like well you know.

it was a good start out company for me because alot of other companys would'nt touch me at all.Reason why the other companys did'nt is that i had some trouble in the past, but carolina cargo gave me a chance and thats a real plus with them.also you gets lot miles driving as teams.If you go work for them at least stay with them a full year so your work history want look so bad.

its pretty much the first step for anyone with a record and new cdl... They will give you all the miles you can handle but don't go home... Your cpm decreases everytime you go home, so if you have a family cancel them as an option. if you are a lone wolf and like team driving them it's for you. just be prepared to earn a whopping 14cpm!! They lied about the pay and the possible bonus you could receive. Plus the cost of insurance add up quickly. a few good driver managers but watch out.

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