truck driver

entry level mechanic

detailer

billing specialist

human resources assistant

Central-Oregon-Truck-Company

The office staff is a bit too excitable. They take every afternoon from the phones to have a staff meeting with the dozen or so televisions in the operations office, so when I was trying to get things cleared up with customers, which was most days, it was really tough to get things done. They pay is low because they pay what they consider to be good pay in Redmond, OR which in truth is pretty low. The trucks are all newer units, but mine still had dried body fluids in it when I was rushed into it and I never could find something strong enough to get that off the inside of the sleeper unit. I had to use a knife to scrape it off and still couldn't get it all. They had a rewards program that I tried to use and found out that the kids who were in charge of that couldn't be bothered to follow through in getting those items so I eventually had no choice but to stop bothering with that. The payroll department often would pretend to forget to check that I had checked the boxes to indicate that I put a tarp on my loads, and just not pay me for that. When I would call in and get someone on the phone, they would just tell me that it isn't a big deal and that I could tarp other loads to make up for it. The terminal has a cafeteria that you can pay money at for food. They have a laundry room that closes around 10 pm and costs money. The driver lounge closes at that same time too, and your truck may not be done in the mechanic's bay when that closes and you will be stuck outside. The mechanics are rude and will try to find a reason to not do the work, or at least make it really inconvenient for you to even be there, even when you were routed there for some work. The office staff has dispatchers that are just ready to pick a fight on the phone and be uncooperative. In all fairness, a lot of truckers are unprofessional too and deserve to be knocked down a few pegs. The dispatcher I was assigned to wasn't there almost half the time and someone else had to carry the extra burden. The company president is just some dude that happened to get the job for whatever reason and still didn't know how many wheels were on an 18 wheeler when I went to orientation.

I’ll start this out by saying after a year of flatbeding (before COTC) I’ve learn more in my time at COTC than anywhere else. They are a good company! They keep you moving, you will tarp most loads but tarp pay is good. Personally, I’m very slow so it drains my clock, but to each their own! You may get short loads or you may get very long loads, it depends on what area you live in, but you WILL get a load usually within 10 minutes of your empty call. A couple bad things are, the DarkWing trailer are HORRIBLE and will cause you downtime, if you get a Reitnouer trailer you’ll be fine. You might get one of the very old trucks and spend a lot of downtime in the shop as well, you might get a newer one and only have to worry about tires every now and then. Communication between the driver coaches, sales team (dispatch), and the shop is not good, if something goes wrong with your truck, you’ll have to contact all of them separately (or have one transfer you to the other) Another is, you may get short loads (500 miles or less) if you sleep over your 10 hr break or stay over your other breaks, you’ll end up getting the bad loads; And the trucks are very very de-powered, I just wish they had pass-smart. Good things are, the tarp pay, Luke is super chill along with the other office staff, I’ve never gotten into arguments with any of them, the shop is usually pretty quick (which can be good or bad), 98% of the drivers are cool/funny people to be around. You’ll go on beautiful highways you’ve probably never taken before. You WILL be home early or on time if you live in/near a major city. They’re very accommodating for down time (breakdowns, ect) As long as you do your job the best you can, you won’t be bothered! Every company has its flaws, but the pros here severely outweigh the cons if I’m being honest

I thought I'd throw in my two cents as a new driver to the company.
The orientation was a little intense. be prepared. 
So far, everything seems as advertised. Everyone is nice to work with. Every phone call is handled in a friendly, helpful and professional manner. They seem genuinely concerned about getting me home when i request. one time i was a day late (it's trucking, it happens) not one word or complaint AT ALL when i said i was gonna add another day to my home time. The pay is legit and the benefits are free to the driver and affordable for the family. I've never flat bedded before. It is hard work. but it's the only exercise i get as a trucker so I actually kind of appreciate it. Even when it occasionally kicks my butt. All in all I am very happy here and it is the kind of company I can actually see myself sticking with and retiring with.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They treat drivers with respect more than most any company I worked for.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lots of free labor and if your not a favorite prepare for short runs and working the truck 2-3 times a day  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Pretty decent but a bit of a good ole boys club meets a frat mentality.  If your in good it will be the best otr job you can get.  If your not in good with route planners they will give you all the dirty work and you will work 2-3 times harder for half the money of there favorite guys.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Wake up load, tarp, drive as much as safely possible.  Sleep wait to get unloaded/loaded.  Rinse repeat!!!

Typical day is driving long distances, overseeing loading/unloading, strapping and tarping.

I learned valuable skill’s regarding loading and tarping and troubleshooting.

Management was great. You definitely felt like you were part of a family. 

Hardest part of the job was tarping and untarping in bad weather or customers not giving you a place to tarp/untarp.

Most enjoyable part of the job was a sense of pride and satisfaction of seeing a load you just tarped and taking it down the road. 

I loved working for COTC. The culture is the best I’ve been a part of. I wish I had stayed and taken the dedicated route they had offered me, but I had already committed to a new opportunity that got me home more. 



They will fly you to orientation. Put you up in a onsite room with a bunk mate. Take care of lunch and breakfast during orientation. I liked the driver coach system. Always there for you when you need advice, help or whatever. You are never bugged by dispatch. As long as you are doing your job no one will call you asking where you are, for ETA's, etc... In the end I didn't like the confusing way pay extras were setup and so difficult to obtain. All my loads were always ahead of schedule or on time. I was never late. The 1k a week or less I was making a week just not worth having to tarp almost every load and having a camera in my face. 

“Mechanic job”.  Change brakes and fix lights everything else goes to the dealer this place is a joke. Spend your time adding chains and binders to the truck and adding paperwork to the truck for the drivers. This place is a mockery of the industry the “ foreman” hasn’t even been a mechanic.  Do yourself a favor don’t work here if you want to actually work or get better. I wouldn’t even recommend this place for a “new” guy anything you learn will be incorrect if there able to actually teach you anything. By far the worst place I have ever worked I honestly didn’t find anything enjoyable about the so called “mechanic “ work just mundane tasks.  

They treat you well, know your name, work with you and for you. The pay is great and I’ve never had a complaint about when they got me home.

This is the first trucking company I’ve seen where, when you walk into the terminal, people actually LOOK happy about what they do.

Their equipment is well cared for, and kudos to the night crew in the shop! You have an issue, they go to work on it. They let you know what’s going on as well. I’m sure by their example, the day crew is equally as efficient.

You will definitely get the miles. The pay was good.
Equipment seemed good I just happened to be given a not so good truck from day one. It was aggravating but other than that a very good company. You don't get to have a rider with you right away like most companies. You have to wait 60 days. That's a bummer cause a person riding with you is good for motivation. I thought I could tarp like I use to but I guess age caught with me in my case. I would have made a boat load of money with them in my younger years. Lol 3000 miles was easy to get.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They really care and work hard every day to provide the best working environment possible. Great home time, pay and miles.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Very little stress. You can always reach someone if you’re stuck in a bad situation.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family atmosphere even the President is reachable.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
99 percent of the time you’re receiving your next load within an hour or less.

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Human resources assistant 1 salary reported	$19.00 per hour

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