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J&R Schugel

J&R schugel, used to be a good company but now they have gotten worse . They lie to driver about the drive cameras and say it only activates through hard braking,speeding, and g force.  this is a complete lie, they constantly recording drivers even when you sleeping.  you are not allowed to go on most toll roads. they short drivers on pay and if you lease it's worse because it's so many unexplained expenses coming out your check. I left them 3 months ago and I'm still getting a bill from a truck I turn in perfect condition.  they charge me for a  cleaning fee, damage, truck payments in January and Feb that's was clearly taken out of my statements doing those months and the worse part is that I took pictures of the truck being clean and  no damage.  If you have years of over the road experience this is not a good company and very little pay. five driver left the same week I left and its getting worse. dont let the nice truck fool you because at the end if you not in there buddy group they will jack you over. and for the record they ask me to come back in which I did and only stayed for 3 months that's why they are getting this review.

Equipment is not that great. Late models.

Dispatchers - Cannot speak for all but, the one I had was not professional. Used inappropriate language for an FM. Really, made you feel professional and part of a team, "yeah right"!  
Would tell me, "well freight is really tight right now".
Caught him in a lie. The day I resigned, he called me on the phone and did the silent, phantom call. But, guess he thought I didn't have caller ID. Took a screen shot of it to show people. Real low life.

Mechanic's were alright.  When I handed in my keys to the tractor, he wished me good luck.

Fuel networks are a joke. They must have had a problem in IL. They deleted about six networks of a particular fuel company from their list. Unless they updated it, you had about two available in the state. Most of their fuel stops are 50 gal limits, (just another added headache). 

Forget about home time.  When it came time for me to get home, dispatched me far north east. They have you swap trailers with other drivers, if they can find someone.  PTL trucking is really big on that.
 
I wouldn't recommend this company to a friend.

As most trucking companies, things started out ok here.  They tell you all you want to hear, you get preplans normally, they tend to get you home on time so that was a plus.  

Eventually that dies off, you start sitting waiting for loads, they don't know how to plan their runs.  Most the runs were overnight trips so you spend more time, unloading or loading than actually driving.  I was sent to CA with a load that required a 48 hr notice, company failed to do so, when I got there I could not make my deliver and sat in a truck stop for 3 days before they would take me, no compensation was given for the 3 days of sitting there holding their load for their mistake.  

During my employment I had an incident where another truck came into my lane and damaged the passenger side mirror, it was in a construction zone so we could not pull over, when I finally made it to a spot to pull over the other driver was gone, pics sent to manager and told the pics would get sent to safety.  No one ever contacted me again about it, when I left the company they listed it as an accident, in another state, but they continue to send me letters asking me to come back to work for them...

What is the best part of working at the company?
Out of all the companies I worked for they are by far one of the best, they let you be your own driver, no micromanagement, they're very understanding and they do care about their drivers. As long as you roll they will pay you, you get what you put in, I never had to count my miles, or my pay check. And drivers I'm not one of the drivers that's saying this because I've being asked to or anything like that, I have relied on company reviews to make my decision, so I'm being upfront and honest, every company has their issues, but with j&r I really didn't find to many problems. I only left because I had to get my health in order. And if they would have me back I would jump on it. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Only 2 days home after staying out for a month

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nice, friendly, caring, and the drivers are a good of guys and girls. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's whatever you make of it, my typical day was satisfying, put in a hard day's work.

I completed training at J&R Schugel with a trainer over the road, 4.5 weeks of training.So that’s 250 hours of drive time before you complete the training program, once I completed the training program I stayed out about 1.5 weeks.I received terrible news within the 1.5 weeks while I was solo as a new driver.One of my closest friends who I knew since 3rd grade passed away so I decided to attend his funeral to pay my respects.I called my dispatcher to request a few days off for my friends funeral and was directed back towards the terminal where I was terminated the very next day.So with that being said, if you have a tragedy in your family and would like time off do not join this company because the second you request for time off to attend the funeral you will be immediately terminated! This is no lie it is very true and it’s wrong! This company has 0 sympathy for and of its drivers or their families so if you are family oriented and would like home time with your family this is not a company you should apply to.God bless -Jerzey

This company is awesome. From all the people in the office, right down to the well cared for equipment. Very, very friendly, helpful, and caring. With J&R Schugel, you really do have a name and not just a number. Onbording for new hires with experience, easy. If you are a recent grad like I was, they put you in a quality hotel, feed you well and have Excellent training! Twice I was at two different terminals and waiting in the lounge. During which, I saw several drivers come and go. Through friendly conversations, I came to find that most of them were long term employees, with 10-20 years. After knowing what I know now, no surprise there! Starting pay for new grads is fair and you will quickly move up to industry standards and then some. I honestly can't think of a reason I'd rather work somewhere else.

What is the best part of working at the company?
When I was there , I was a new driver  . All the staff are nice and trucks are all new and very nice . I drove regional which was good for me . They got me home every Friday and went back out on Monday  . Good insurance too . The only reason I left was to drive local , which I still do ! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The night and weekend dispatch wasn't with it , would leave you sitting not making money 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Culture is very diverse , everyone I encountered were very friendly and nice .

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Usually had good runs for the day and had things again in the morning  . Over all good

A good place to get your start, most of the tractors and trailers are very new, home time was manageable. What I disliked was that the company does not offer a state tax idea for each state, which means you end up having to file a state return in one of the three states with a terminal. 

The company in the office is very much a culture of bad behavior and attitudes that when addressed with HR, is glossed over, with excuses for bad behavior on the part of dispatchers as that being "just the way that that person is" . Which makes sense, because of the amazing amount of nepotism that exists. Makes it uncomfortable, at the absolute very least.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Excellent over the road trucking job!! Communicates well and has steady loads to keep you moving 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
In driving an big rig the most stressful part for me is driving in inclement weather.. other than that.. nothing outside the everyday life of trucking 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You're alone %95 of the time .. so mostly you are by yourself and expected to be independent in most of your decision making 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You're driving over the road most of the time by yourself and other times you are at a shipper or receiver waiting to get unloaded or loaded

I had a personal issue with being harassed at my work place and when i discussed it with my supervisor I was treated badly, and my personal information was left out for all to see. My soc Sec #  my bank acct #  my home address and phone number.  When i asked to return to my home to fix the damage, they sent me home and lied to me telling me that I was to be returning when a new trainer was to arrive, and instead I was ignored for over a week, and when i called and asked when i was to return to work, i was denied a position. Recruiters called me 6 months after asking me to return, and when I responded, i was denied a job again telling me that they wanted me to wait for 1 year. this company is not worth applying to

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