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JLE Industries

Well came on board almost two months ago been driving OTR since the early 84 so this was nothing really new to me and so far I have to admit it I do recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a decent driving job. Now don't get me wrong I'm sure they might be other company's out there better in SOME areas but overall I am happy with this company.

I will explain what I like and don't like and remember no company is perfect if you find one let me know! As a flatbed driver the things I don't like are the tarps they say they love to haul steel but 8 foot drop lumber tarps make the job a nightmare sometimes and I am sure a lot of you out there know what I mean. They should also offer 4 foot drop tarps as well as coil tarps or also known as coil bags on a lot of loads the tarping time would be cut in half.

There is NO I repeat NO personal conveyance use on the ELD so you have to plan your stops of personal use accordingly it's not the end of the world.

If calling anyone at the office except your DM no matter who you call from the list they give you 90% of the time someone else will answer or you wont get a answer at all. No phone numbers ever seem to reach the person you are calling. Communications there seems to be a problem although if you try two or three times you finally get through which tells me they are VERY busy in the office maybe understaffed. 

I know the staff there are working their tails off and they are good people I have no problems with anyone there just keep in mind as a driver as you know your time is precious well their time is as well trying to get everything done on time I remind myself of that all the time.

One thing I almost forgot to mention is the fuel card they want you to fuel at the Pilot or Flying J ONLY you can fuel elsewhere but you have to call your DM to turn the card on they do it in seconds. They can make it work everywhere for 5 times in a row after that call them again.

Now for the good parts the trucks are very decent I am doing the lease purchase deal mainly because I can book my own loads and it offers me a lot more flexibility. I have consistently made more than what the company drivers make but also keep in mind you new guys if your going to go this route you will struggle a lot at first. The reason why I say that is simply because as a veteran of this business I know what loads to take and what not to take and I have a few contacts to contact if needed.

Its not always perfect but it all averages out every month and your DM knows what he or she are doing at JLE keep that in mind you will make decent money but you are going to work for it.

For the first 30 days any and all truck repairs are on them if your a lease operator and they stick to their word on this. They put you up in a motel while your truck is in the shop will even give you cash if needed without any argument what so ever. 

Your allowed cash advances on your fuel card up to 200.00 a week if needed.

My truck broke down had to go to the dealer I must say JLE went over and beyond to help me out in every way possible they waived truck payments and a lot more to make sure I had the fresh start. It is a good company I really cannot complain. I'm am used to trucks set at 500 to 600 HP unlimited speed and cruise here its 465 to 485 HP cruise set at 70 for company drivers and 72 for lease operators I guess I can live with it.

When it's all said and done I can recommend them as I said before they are not perfect but show me a trucking company that is.

A typical day for me as a Fleet Manager at JLE consisted of advocating on behalf of my assigned drivers to ensure that their earnings and home time expectations were being met, while also balancing the needs and expectations of JLE Industries.

These expectations often conflicted with each other, causing significant stress for me and my coworkers as we tried to appease both sides.

Fleet Managers are the backbone of the company, and the operational success of the company primarily relies on us. We are usually the first ones in the office and the last ones to leave. Other departments, such as safety and sales/customer service, would typically leave issues unresolved, expecting Fleet Management to "figure it out." Whenever another department was overwhelmed, we were asked to pick up the slack and fill in the gaps, such as ensuring safety compliance, making sure there was freight for our trucks, booking freight from brokers, or contacting customers that JLE services.

We are required to have a functional knowledge base of other departments, including safety, sales, customer service, fleet maintenance, and HR/payroll, in addition to our own job duties. If something went wrong, the blame was generally placed on us, and if something went well, there was very little praise that came our way.

JLE invested heavily in top-of-the-line computers and other technology. In the four years I worked there, I never had issues with using the printer/copier, slow internet, or non-working phones. If you've worked for other transportation and logistics companies, you know it can sometimes feel like you're on Gilligan's Island using a coconut phone. Driver OS made my life easier by consolidating all the apps I used to manage my drivers, track deliveries, and monitor my KPIs into one centralized app.

The thing I enjoyed most about being a Fleet Manager at JLE was the amount of autonomy I had with the drivers I managed. I was able to embrace my entrepreneurial spirit to generate revenue for my drivers.

JLE saw potential in me that I never saw in myself. My supervisor assigned me to train newly hired fleet managers. At the time, I wasn't happy with the assignment because I didn't think I had the ability to teach someone else what I do or to be a mentor. After giving it some thought over the weekend, I embraced the challenge. I enjoyed every moment of it and felt a great sense of accomplishment watching people develop into successful Fleet Managers. Although some of my trainees' tenures didn't last as long as I would have liked, all of them have gone on to higher roles, and it makes me proud to think I played a part in their professional success.

Despite the stresses at JLE, I met some great people and wouldn't have lasted four years there without them.

I Stated Off As A Company Driver And Worked Hard For 6 Months I Now A Independent Contractor For JLE I Have Been Here For One Year And I’m Looking To Continue Being Here For Many More... 

Pros: 
Flatbed Is Easy Work As Long As You Work Hard  And Work Safely ... The Hardest Part Of My Job Is Being Away From Home From Family … As A Independent Contractor I Work For 2 Months On The Road Then Come Home For 10 Days And Them Get Back On The Road Again .... I Do Work With My Drive Manger On The Best Loads To Take For My Business And If I’m Not Liking The Rates I’ll Chose My Own Loads Where To Go Off Of Other Load Boards …

Cons:
 1. Management Needs Improvement They Go There A Lot Of Drive Manager’s 

2. Maintenance They Staff Cuts Corners To Getting What Needs To Be Fixed  And What Not Needs To Be Fixed ... I Feel You Should As A Owner Operator Go To A Shop Or Dealership To Get What You Want Done To Your Rig But Your Probably Going To Spend More Many In The End …  To Me It’s Better Spending The Money Anyways Than To Cut Corners Like JLE Maintenance Shop Does And You Can Use It As A Write Off For Taxes …

I've read the numerous reviews and the only way I can see someone not liking the company and getting treated poorly is due to their own poor demeanor and attitude. Every company has it's pros and cons but a positive attitude even on the worst days goes along way. Do to where I live, I had to stay out longer than I'd like but that is to be expected. I was always greeted and treated with respect and I gave the same in return. I haven't had any kind of serious issue with communication that's worth noting. You are a driver as with any company and it's no one's responsibility to hold your hand and baby you in something you should already know how to take care of. If you're someone who isn't whiney and knows how to get it done, this is a great place to work. Only thing I didn't like about it is having to run 8' drops. You can purchase your own 6' drops but you still have to keep a set of 8' on the truck at all times just incase you land a load of foam board. I loved working there and would again if the opportunity arises. 

Biggest problem with this company, is,There Safety department, Is trying to clean up there CSA,score it's not good because they have hired to many driver's that rolled coils,lumber loads,wrecking trucks,And so the safety department is trying to micromanage every move you make,They constantly call you, Telling you your following to close or speeding, All the time,I have a clean record no tickets or accidents, So that's a problem, On to dispatch, They have dispatch, That work from home, And  don't communicate.And when they answer the phone you can't hear them .Very frustrating trying to get pick up information. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The staff. Everyone at this carrier is knowlegable, thorough, easily approachable,  encouraging, friendly, and glad to welcome new comers. This was the best carrier I've worked with and would go back there in the future.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The eld. Managing your hours and constantly recalculating eta based on driving conditions as they often change per hour some days on long haul trips and keeping driver managers informed of the estimations and actual changes in real time.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very open, diverse, and welcoming

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Was great,  issues with the truck/eld were always treated seriously and repairs made timely with as little interruption to the loads as possible. Safety is always first too.

I am not sure about all these reviews talking about oil fields and machining, I think that is either a different division or different company - the company that I am driving for, JLE Industries, is the Flatbed OTR company and these guys are top notch!

I have been with them for about 3 months and I hope I can stay with them until I retire.  They just increased driver pay across the board, and moved to a weekly pay schedule, which is nice going into the holidays.  I even got into a truck that was less than a year old on my first day with the company.

For me, the best part is that I hardly ever have downtime - my driver manager is excellent and seems to always have a load ready for me the moment I finish my drop, can't ask for anything more, I just want to drive and these guys really seem to respect their drivers and are keeping me moving.

This jle company is one of the best companies that I had ever worked for I never had to experience that I had until I was working with this company how they respect your driver they put that driver first how also they take care of that drivers financially and they also respect their drivers being courteous and kind to one another is the motivation to a driver to know that they work for a company that actually appreciate the driver it makes you want to go that extra mile so that the company can be a success and you will be at that company for a long. Of time I will still be working for jle Industries but I had a problem with my driver's license and I have to also think they're safety department for alerting me and let me know about the problem with my driver's license because without them I would never have news

I do not recommend this company. My pay has been screwed up almost every week. Found a local job because my kids are going through some personal stuff...I gave a 2 weeks notice only to be told 2 days later to turn in truck, right before Christmas at that leaving me short on the extra funds to finish Christmas shopping.  They preach about family this and family that...your only family until they know you are leaving regardless the reason then your the enemy.  as a driver you are locked out of office area where payroll and DMs are located until you go to a window and the radio your DM or whoever out to, so where is the family there.  I posted this on the JLE Family group and was blocked from the page immediately...guess they didnt want other drivers knowing what happens if you put your blood family first.

First of all, they will promise you the world during orientation. But you will find out if their mouth is moving they are lying. You try and tell your dispatch her to get you miles and they send you home  or give you short run where are you make no money. Good luck trying to get a hold of somebody and a emergency situation . Dan if you have a pad they will do everything they can to accommodate you when you’re coming to work for them. But if you quit  with a two week notice and you tell them you have your pack with you they will tell you that is not Their problem. I also had problems with payroll and being shorted on my check. Not paid for breakdown pay, detention time, or layover time that they promise they want to pay you for.

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