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Cheema Freightlines LLC

Working at Cheema Freightlines LLC has been a mixed bag. There are a few positives, like not being micromanaged, getting home on time as promised, decent equipment, and a dispatch team that communicates respectfully. These aspects make the day-to-day a bit more manageable.

However, the negatives outweigh the positives. The company has a pattern of dishonesty, which makes it hard to trust them. Miles are consistently low, which directly impacts your paycheck, and the pay itself is not great. On top of that, management has a habit of gaslighting drivers and refuses to admit any wrongdoing, leaving you feeling dismissed and undervalued.

If you're looking for a driving position that respects your time and effort, you might want to look elsewhere. The few pros here don’t make up for the lack of miles, low pay, and the toxic management culture.

This is a good solid company to drive for. They do most of their loads in California. I wish there was a more balanced run to the W11 that is my job description but that is how it works currently. It is pretty fair if you look from an honest perspective. Workplace is bad when traffic is heavy and drivers in CA could use some education on safe driving but this is not a company specific problem obviously. Best part of the job is flexibility in drive times, most of the time. I always learn new things about laws in CA dealing with trucking which is also one of the hardest parts of the job. Parking in CA!! Not good. Anyway, I am moving on to another company who stays out of CA but Cheema is a great place to work.

It wasn't a horrible place. I worked here as a driver and for the most part it was pretty decent. Towards the end though they were starting to grow too large and losing focus of their drivers. The most important aspect of the company. Drivers starting getting screwed over, losing miles etc with unacceptable excuses as to why. Also many of the office staff had a habit of saying disrespectful things behind the driver's backs. 

I transitioned to being a dispatcher but the gossip, backstabbing, disrespect and lack of support became a big thing. Too much was expected and lack of support. False promises as well. 

Driving may be okay for you but honestly I'd look elsewhere. Avoid office positions. 

Your experience may be different than mine so take this review for what it’s worth. The truck was nice and fairly new. Mine was one of the last ones to have a regular APU all other newer trucks had a battery powered APU. Trailer pool  was just enough for everyone and all trailers are 14’ tall. There were instances where finding an empty trailer was hard when I was there in 2020-2021. I did not go further than Phoenix, Az or further than Redding/Shasta Lake, Ca. The yard in Bloomington, Ca is a shared yard(meaning there’s other trucking companies as well) and last time I was there they were laying down crushed asphalt as it was a dirt lot. Dispatch was decent and could generally get ahold of someone fairly quick. 

they have nice truck but very low miles in the load, sitting waiting and no pay for waiting. I have load 3 days and only 630 mile. then next load 269 miles and wait again. I see them hire new driver and they tell freight is slow and now more driver. Lathrop yard is very dust and dirt last winter yard is big lake and inside truck is mud. they tell me good things to hire me then after 1 month it not true. dispatcher tell me I get longer loads but until today I never have load more then 750 mile and for 2 day travel. I can do 550 mile a day easy last work I have but I listen to recruit and believe them

What is the best part of working at the company?
The medical benefits only, besides that nothing 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They offer me 2500 miles minimum at week but  they give us too many local loads that we drive very few miles only, not enough miles at week 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hostiled and very stressful, there is no communication at all 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very stressful, I'm always thinking,if they will give me a good load with good miles,  or if they will make me wait long hours fir my next load, and not enough miles

What is the best part of working at the company?
New Trucks, the trucks are fairly new

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not enough miles. They want you to work for free payroll takes a long time. Driver managers are unresponsive. Just to name a few.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You are a disposable, the driver does not matter only the load matters

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Worrying about my backpay that has been unpaid

What is the best part of working at the company?
They stand by their culture of respect for drivers and office staff. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The driver market in general is stressful. Over all one of the top companies, I have worked for in my career. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Amazing, every department works together for success. There is not a separation. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Communication with drivers in helping the find a good home for their career.

When I came on with this company I was given $1500 a week guarantee, not even bringing home $1000 a week,  this company is not good, stay away. Brand new truck had numerous breakdowns. No breakdown pay. Gotta buy fluids for truck outta your own pocket. No reimbursement. Short paychecks with no explanation. They say their team cheema, not when 12 drivers drive by you as you put on chains, drive by you without a care. Empty trailers are not easy to find, not organized. Muddy Lathrop yard.

Cheema is one of the best companies I've ever worked for! They truly care about all of their employees and have a great team of leaders ready to help and lend their support whenever needed. They understand that you are a person with a family and are flexible with time off as needed. The CEO is involved and knows everyone by name. You leave everyday knowing you are valued.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 34 salaries reported	$1,750 per week
Driver 13 salaries reported	$1,750 per week
Trailer mechanic 1 salary reported	$30.00 per hour
Driver manager 5 salaries reported	$57,200 per year
Executive coordinator 3 salaries reported	$63,167 per year

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